Intellectual Property Policy
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Introduction
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MadeBy Shops respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users, vendors, and partners to do the same. This Intellectual Property Policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for addressing intellectual property concerns within our marketplace.
Intellectual Property Rights
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Copyrights: Users must respect copyright laws and refrain from uploading or selling any content that infringes upon the copyrights of others.
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Trademarks: Users are prohibited from using trademarks or logos that they do not own or have explicit permission to use.
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Patents: Users must not sell products that infringe upon existing patents.
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Reporting Intellectual Property Infringement
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If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated on MadeBy Shops, please follow the procedures outlined below:
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Notification: Submit a detailed report to policy@madebyshops.com, including information on the alleged infringement, such as the specific listing or content in question, and evidence of your ownership of the intellectual property.
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Response: MadeBy Shops will promptly review the reported infringement and take appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content, suspending the vendor's account, or terminating the vendor's access to the marketplace.
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Counter-Notification
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If a vendor believes that their content was removed unjustly due to an intellectual property infringement claim, they may submit a counter-notification. The counter-notification must include:
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Identification of the content that was removed.
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A statement confirming the vendor's good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
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Contact information for the vendor, including name, address, phone number, and email address.
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A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the courts where the vendor resides.
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Repeat Infringers
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MadeBy Shops reserves the right to suspend or terminate the accounts of vendors who repeatedly infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others.
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Conclusion
By using MadeBy Shops, users agree to abide by this Intellectual Property Policy. Failure to comply may result in the removal of content, suspension of accounts, or legal action.
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Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding intellectual property rights on MadeBy Shops, please contact policy@madebyshops.com.