AstralGames operates as a specialized search engine and metadata indexer. It is critical for all users, rights holders, and authorities to understand the technical architecture of our Service.
Our database consists strictly of:
When a user clicks a "Download" button on AstralGames, they are being redirected to an external server completely outside of our control. No files are transferred from our servers to the user.
Because we do not possess the files, we lack the technical ability to "delete" the copyrighted content from the internet. We cannot remove a file from a server we do not own or have access to.
Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, our action is limited to removing the index entry and the hyperlink from our search results. This stops users from finding the content via AstralGames, but it does not remove the content from the third-party host. Rights holders are advised to direct takedown notices to the actual hosting provider for complete removal.
Much of the information on AstralGames is aggregated automatically. While we employ filters to prevent the indexing of malicious or inappropriate content, the volume of data means we cannot manually verify every external link. We rely on the community and rights holders to flag issues.
We are the map, not the territory.