As a platform for authors, designers, and publishers, we take intellectual property rights seriously. We comply with intellectual property laws and industry best practices to maintain the integrity of our publishing marketplace. This Intellectual Property Policy outlines how we handle allegations of infringement, how rights holders can report violations, and how affected users can respond to these reports.

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This policy is an integral part of our Terms of Use.

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1. Platform's Role

 

Our platform provides a space for independent publishers to distribute their work. Partners on our platform manage their own content and are responsible for their compliance with applicable laws. We do not publish, print, or distribute materials ourselves; rather, we facilitate digital transactions between Partners and buyers.

 

Partnersare solely responsible for ensuring they possess the necessary rights to publish and sell their content. We reserve the right to remove any content or suspend accounts that violate our Terms of Use, including this Intellectual Property Policy. While we may act on reported infringements, we cannot provide legal advice or make definitive legal judgments on intellectual property disputes.

 

2. Reporting Intellectual Property Infringement

 

We promptly review and act upon reports of intellectual property infringement that comply with our reporting requirements. Upon receipt of a valid report, we may remove or disable access to the reported content and notify the affected party.

 

To submit a report of alleged infringement, rights holders must provide:

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• A description of the copyrighted work or trademark being infringed

• URLs or sufficient details to locate the infringing content

• Contact information for the reporting party

• A statement affirming the claim is made in good faith

• A statement affirming the accuracy of the report under penalty of perjury

 

We may request additional documentation, such as proof of ownership or authorization from the rights holder, to process the report. Reports containing incomplete, false, or misleading information may be rejected.

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3. Counter Notice

 

If a seller believes their content was mistakenly removed due to an infringement report, they may submit a counter notice. This must include:

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• Identification of the removed content

• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the seller has a good faith belief the content was removed in error

• The seller’s contact information

 

Upon receipt of a valid counter notice, we will forward it to the original reporting party. If the reporting party does not initiate legal proceedings within ten (10) business days, we may reinstate the content.

 

4. Repeat Infringement

 

We may suspend or terminate accounts that receive multiple intellectual property infringement reports. If we determine a user has attempted to open a new account after a prior suspension, we may refuse service to that user.

 

5. Withdrawing an Infringement Report

 

Only the rights holder or their authorized representative may withdraw an infringement report. The withdrawal must clearly identify the affected user and content, along with a formal statement rescinding the claim.

 

Once a report is withdrawn, we will notify the affected user and assess the status of their content and account. Withdrawals do not guarantee reinstatement, as each case is reviewed individually.

 

6. Additional Resources

 

For further guidance on intellectual property rights and reporting processes, please review our legal resources or consult a qualified attorney.

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By using our platform, users agree to comply with this Intellectual Property Policy and all related terms.