Overview

PS2 BIOS Guide respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of this site to do the same. This page describes our copyright position, how we handle DMCA takedown requests, and the process for submitting one.

Copyright Position on PS2 BIOS Files

PlayStation 2 BIOS firmware is copyrighted software originally developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. We do not claim ownership of any firmware files associated with the PlayStation 2 hardware platform.

Our position, consistent with that of the PCSX2 project and the broader emulation community, is that users who own a PlayStation 2 console have a legitimate interest in being able to use that console's firmware in conjunction with emulation software. We provide files as a reference for such users and encourage anyone uncertain of their legal standing to dump the BIOS from a console they personally own — our guide is at How to Dump PS2 BIOS.

DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you are a copyright holder or an authorised agent and believe that content on this site infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice. To be valid under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must include:

  1. Your physical or electronic signature (or that of an authorised agent).
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
  3. Identification of the specific URL(s) on this site where the allegedly infringing material appears.
  4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorised to act on their behalf.

Submit notices to: contact form. We aim to acknowledge receipt within 2 business days and to act on valid notices promptly.

Counter-Notices

If content you submitted was removed in response to a DMCA notice and you believe the removal was in error, you may submit a counter-notice under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). Counter-notices must include your contact details, identification of the removed material and its former location, a statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake, and your consent to the jurisdiction of a federal district court.

Repeat Infringers

We will terminate access for users or contributors who are found to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.