At Ink In Action, we respect the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, brands, copyright owners, and trademark holders. Protecting intellectual property is an important part of maintaining a trustworthy marketplace and providing a safe experience for our customers, partners, and community.
Ink In Action operates an online platform that allows users to create, customize, and purchase print-on-demand products, including T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, and other merchandise. As part of our commitment to ethical business practices, we strictly prohibit the creation, upload, sale, or distribution of content that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Copyright infringement
- Trademark infringement
- Unauthorized use of logos, artwork, or branding
- Counterfeit products
- Violations of publicity or personality rights
- Unauthorized reproduction of protected creative works
We take reports of intellectual property infringement seriously and promptly investigate all valid complaints.
A. Procedure for reporting intellectual property infringement:
If you believe that content appearing on or accessible through Ink In Action violates your intellectual property rights, we encourage you to submit a formal notice of infringement.
Upon receiving a complete and valid complaint, Ink In Action may:
- Remove or disable access to the reported content
- Investigate the reported infringement
- Contact the user responsible for the content
- Suspend or terminate accounts involved in repeated violations
- Take additional action when appropriate under applicable laws
Our policy is to act in good faith to protect the rights of intellectual property owners while maintaining a fair process for all parties involved.
Required Information for an Infringement Notice
To help us process your request efficiently, please provide the following information:
1. Identification of the Intellectual Property
Clearly identify the copyrighted work, trademark, design, artwork, or other intellectual property you believe has been infringed.
Where applicable, please include:
- Registration numbers
- Trademark registration details
- Copyright registration information
- Relevant URLs or official references
2. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Content
Please provide sufficient information to help us locate the content in question, including:
- Product title
- Product URL
- Screenshots (if available)
- Description of the alleged infringement
Additionally, explain how the material infringes your intellectual property rights.
3. Contact Information
Please provide complete contact details, including:
- Full legal name
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Email address
This information allows us to communicate with you regarding your claim.
4. Good Faith Statement
Include the following statement:
“I have a good faith belief that the use of the material identified in this notice is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its agent, or applicable law.”
5. Accuracy and Authority Statement
Include the following statement:
“I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information contained in this notice is accurate and that I am the intellectual property owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.”
6. Signature
Your notice must include either:
- A physical signature, or
- An electronic signature
of the intellectual property owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
Repeat Infringer Policy
Ink In Action maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward repeat intellectual property violations.
Users who repeatedly upload, publish, sell, or distribute infringing content may be subject to:
Content removal
Account suspension
Permanent account termination
Additional legal action when appropriate
We reserve the right to remove content and restrict account access at our sole discretion when credible evidence of infringement exists.
B. Review and Action Following a Valid Infringement Notice
Once a complete and valid intellectual property infringement notice has been received and reviewed by the designated representative, Ink In Action will promptly evaluate the claim and take appropriate action in accordance with applicable intellectual property laws and our platform policies.
Our policy is designed to protect the rights of copyright owners, trademark holders, artists, designers, and other intellectual property owners while maintaining a fair and transparent process for all parties involved.
Upon receipt of a bona fide infringement notice, Ink In Action may take the following actions:
1. Removal or Disabling of Access to Infringing Content
We will promptly remove, restrict, or disable access to any content that is reasonably believed to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of another party. This may include product listings, images, artwork, designs, text, graphics, trademarks, logos, or other materials available through our platform.
2. Notification to the Account Holder
We will notify the user, seller, designer, or account holder responsible for the reported content that an infringement claim has been received and that the content has been removed or disabled pending further review.
This notification may include information regarding the complaint and instructions regarding any available response procedures.
3. Enforcement Against Repeat Infringers
Ink In Action maintains a strict policy against repeat intellectual property violations. Users who repeatedly upload, publish, sell, distribute, or promote content that infringes the rights of others may face escalating enforcement actions, including:- Removal of infringing content
- Temporary account suspension
- Permanent account termination
- Restriction of future access to our services
- Additional actions deemed necessary to protect intellectual property rights
We reserve the right to terminate accounts associated with repeated or intentional violations without prior notice when appropriate.
C. Procedure to supply a counter-notice to the designated agent:
If the notified-member believes that the Content that was removed or to which access was disabled is either not infringing, or the member believes that he or she has the right to post and use such Content from the rights owner, the owner’s agent, or pursuant to the law (including as a fair use), the notified-member must send a counter-notice containing the following information to the Designated Agent listed below:
- Identification of the Content that has been removed or disabled, including a description of where the material in question appeared on the Ink In Action Service before it was removed or disabled;
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the Content was removed or blocked as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the Content in question;
- Your contact information, including full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address;
- A statement by you that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal Court for the judicial district in which your address is located or, if your address is outside of the USA, for the judicial district in which Ink In Action is located, and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement;
- Your electronic or physical signature.
Counter-Notification Procedure
At Ink In Action, we recognize the importance of protecting both intellectual property rights and the rights of users whose content may have been removed in error. If content has been removed or disabled as a result of an intellectual property complaint, the affected user may have the opportunity to submit a valid counter-notification where permitted by applicable law.
Upon receipt of a complete and legally compliant counter-notice, Ink In Action may provide a copy of the counter-notification to the original complaining party. This notification serves to inform the rights holder that the disputed content may be restored or access to it reinstated.
Unless the original rights holder initiates legal action seeking a court order to prevent the restoration of the content, Ink In Action may, at its sole discretion, restore the removed content or re-enable access to it.
Content restoration generally occurs within 10 to 14 business days, or longer if necessary, following receipt and review of a valid counter-notification. The timing may vary depending on the complexity of the claim, the completeness of the documentation provided, and any ongoing legal proceedings.
Good Faith Requirement
Both infringement notices and counter-notices must be submitted truthfully and in good faith.
Under Section 512(f) of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that content, material, or activity is infringing—or was removed by mistake or misidentification—may be subject to legal liability.
Such liability may include:
- Monetary damages
- Court costs
- Attorney’s fees
- Other legal remedies available under applicable law
For this reason, we strongly encourage all parties to carefully evaluate their claims and consult legal counsel if they are uncertain about their rights or obligations before submitting a notice or counter-notice.
Our Commitment to Fair and Transparent Enforcement
At Ink In Action, we are committed to maintaining a fair, balanced, and legally compliant intellectual property enforcement process. We strive to protect the rights of creators, artists, businesses, trademark owners, and copyright holders while also ensuring that users have an opportunity to respond when content is removed in error.
Our goal is to foster a marketplace built on originality, creativity, and respect for intellectual property rights while maintaining transparency and due process for all parties involved.