Gitrending respects the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, designers, brands, businesses, and other rights holders. This Intellectual Property Claim Policy explains how to submit a notice if you believe that content available through https://gitrending.com/ infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.
This policy also explains the information Gitrending needs to review an intellectual property complaint and the general process we may follow after receiving a sufficiently detailed notice.
1. Our Commitment to Intellectual Property
Gitrending aims to respect applicable intellectual property rights and expects customers, contributors, partners, service providers, and other users of our website to do the same.
Our online store offers apparel products, including T-Shirts, Hoodies, and Sweaters. Product artwork, graphics, text, photographs, designs, logos, product names, website content, and other materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, design rights, or other intellectual property laws.
If you believe that material displayed on the Gitrending website violates your intellectual property rights, please notify us promptly using the procedure described below.
2. Types of Intellectual Property Claims
Depending on the circumstances, an intellectual property complaint may concern several types of rights.
| Claim Type | Examples | Information That May Help Us Review the Claim |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright | Artwork, photographs, illustrations, written content, graphics, or other original creative works. | Description of the copyrighted work and identification of the allegedly infringing material. |
| Trademark | Brand names, logos, symbols, or other protected marks. | Trademark name, registration information if applicable, jurisdiction, and explanation of the alleged infringement. |
| Design Rights | Protected product designs, visual elements, or other legally protected designs where applicable. | Description of the protected design and explanation of the allegedly infringing material. |
| Other Intellectual Property | Other rights recognized under applicable intellectual property laws. | A clear description of the right involved and the basis for the claim. |
3. Who Can Submit a Claim?
An intellectual property claim should generally be submitted by the rights owner or by a person legally authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner.
If you are submitting a complaint on behalf of another person, company, brand, or organization, please clearly explain your authority to act on the rights holder's behalf.
Gitrending may request additional information when necessary to verify the identity or authority of the person submitting a claim.
4. Before Submitting a Claim
Before submitting an intellectual property complaint, please consider whether the use you are challenging is actually unauthorized.
Depending on the applicable law and circumstances, certain uses of copyrighted or trademarked material may be legally permitted. A claim should therefore be submitted only when you have a good-faith basis for believing that your intellectual property rights have been infringed.
If you are unsure whether a particular use infringes your rights, you may wish to obtain independent legal advice before submitting a formal claim.
5. Information Required for a Copyright Claim
To help Gitrending review a copyright complaint efficiently, please include enough information for us to identify the protected work and the material you believe infringes it.
A copyright notice should generally include:
- Identification of the copyrighted work. Describe the original work you believe has been infringed. If there are multiple works, provide a representative list where appropriate.
- Proof or information concerning ownership. Provide information reasonably establishing that you own the work or are authorized to act for the owner.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing material. Provide the exact product page URL or other website location where the material appears.
- Explanation of the alleged infringement. Explain clearly how the identified material allegedly infringes your copyrighted work.
- Your contact information. Provide your full name, company or organization if applicable, email address, and other information reasonably necessary for us to contact you regarding the complaint.
- Good-faith statement. Confirm that you have a good-faith belief that the use complained of is not authorized by the rights owner, the owner's agent, or applicable law.
- Accuracy statement. Confirm that the information in your notice is accurate and, where applicable, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
6. Information Required for a Trademark Claim
If you believe that material on the Gitrending website infringes your trademark rights, please provide enough information for us to identify both the trademark and the allegedly infringing use.
A trademark complaint should generally include:
- The name of the trademark owner.
- The trademark or mark that is allegedly being infringed.
- A description of the goods or services associated with the trademark.
- Registration information, if the trademark is registered.
- The registration number and jurisdiction, if applicable.
- A copy or other reasonable evidence of the trademark registration, where applicable.
- The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material.
- A clear explanation of why the identified use allegedly infringes the trademark.
- Your name and contact information.
- Information establishing your authority to act for the trademark owner, if applicable.
7. Identifying the Content Clearly
One of the most important parts of an intellectual property complaint is identifying the material precisely.
Whenever possible, provide the complete URL of the page containing the allegedly infringing material. If the complaint concerns a product, please identify the product name and provide the relevant product-page URL.
If multiple pages, products, images, or materials are involved, provide a separate list identifying each relevant location.
Helpful information: A specific URL, product name, screenshot, description of the relevant image or design, and explanation of the alleged infringement can make it easier for Gitrending to locate and evaluate the reported material.
8. Required Contact Information
Please provide accurate contact information so that Gitrending can contact you if clarification or additional documentation is needed.
| Information | Recommended Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Your legal name or the name of the authorized representative. |
| Company / Organization | Name of the rights holder or organization, if applicable. |
| Email Address | A working email address where Gitrending can contact you. |
| Rights Holder | Name of the copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property owner. |
| Authority | Explanation of your authority to submit the complaint if you are acting for another party. |
9. Where to Send an Intellectual Property Claim
Intellectual property complaints should be sent to Gitrending's customer support email address:
[email protected]
Please use a clear subject line such as "Intellectual Property Claim" and include all relevant information in the email or in an attached document.
If supporting documents are necessary to explain your claim, include clear copies or references to those documents. Do not send passwords, payment credentials, or other unrelated confidential information.
10. Recommended Claim Format
To make your complaint easier to review, you may use the following structure:
Subject: Intellectual Property Claim
Rights Holder: [Name of copyright/trademark owner]
Claim Type: [Copyright / Trademark / Other]
Protected Work or Mark: [Description]
Registration Information: [If applicable]
Infringing URL(s): [Complete URL(s)]
Description of Alleged Infringement: [Detailed explanation]
Authority to Act: [If applicable]
Contact Name: [Name]
Email: [Email address]
11. What Happens After We Receive a Claim?
After receiving an intellectual property complaint, Gitrending may review the information provided and determine whether additional information is necessary.
Depending on the circumstances, we may:
- Review the identified product, image, design, text, or other material.
- Review information supplied by the complaining party.
- Request additional documentation or clarification.
- Contact the relevant rights holder or authorized representative.
- Contact an affected seller, contributor, partner, or other relevant party where applicable.
- Temporarily restrict access to disputed material while the matter is reviewed.
- Remove or modify material where appropriate.
- Take other actions we consider appropriate under applicable law and our policies.
Submission of a claim does not automatically guarantee removal of content. Each complaint may require individual review based on the available information and applicable circumstances.
12. Review Times
Gitrending aims to review properly submitted intellectual property complaints within a reasonable period. However, we do not guarantee a specific response or resolution time.
The time required to review a claim may depend on its complexity, the amount of supporting information provided, whether additional information is required, and whether other parties need to be contacted.
| Stage | What May Occur |
|---|---|
| 1. Submission | Gitrending receives the intellectual property complaint at [email protected]. |
| 2. Initial Review | We review whether the complaint identifies the relevant rights and allegedly infringing material. |
| 3. Clarification | We may request additional information if the complaint is incomplete or unclear. |
| 4. Investigation | We may review the reported material and relevant information. |
| 5. Action | Where appropriate, we may restrict, remove, modify, or otherwise address the reported material. |
13. Counter-Claims and Disputes
If material has been restricted or removed following an intellectual property complaint, the affected party may contact Gitrending if they believe the action was taken in error or if they have information demonstrating that the material is authorized.
Any response should clearly identify the affected material and provide relevant information or documentation supporting the position that the use is authorized or otherwise lawful.
Gitrending may review the response and determine what action is appropriate based on the available information and applicable law.
14. False or Misleading Claims
Intellectual property claims should be submitted only when the reporting party has a genuine and reasonable basis for believing that their rights have been infringed.
Submitting knowingly false, fraudulent, misleading, or abusive complaints may result in the complaint being rejected and may have other consequences under applicable law.
Gitrending reserves the right to take appropriate action against repeated or abusive use of the intellectual property complaint process.
15. Good-Faith Requirement
By submitting an intellectual property claim, you should have a good-faith belief that the use of the identified material is not authorized by the rights owner, the rights owner's authorized representative, or applicable law.
Complaints should contain accurate information and should not intentionally omit material facts that could affect the assessment of the claim.
16. Copyright-Specific Considerations
Copyright generally protects original creative works such as artwork, photographs, illustrations, written works, graphics, and other eligible creative expression.
A copyright claim should identify the original work and explain how the allegedly infringing material copies, reproduces, displays, distributes, or otherwise uses protected expression without authorization.
Ideas, concepts, short phrases, facts, and other material may be subject to different legal protections or limitations depending on applicable law. Gitrending may request additional information when the legal basis of a copyright complaint is unclear.
17. Trademark-Specific Considerations
Trademark rights generally concern identifiers used to distinguish goods or services, including certain names, logos, symbols, and other marks.
A trademark complaint should identify the protected mark and explain why the reported use allegedly creates infringement, confusion, dilution, or another violation recognized under the applicable law.
Trademark rights can vary by jurisdiction, goods or services, registration status, and other circumstances. Providing registration information and jurisdiction details can therefore help us understand the claim.
18. Product Designs and Artwork
Gitrending sells apparel that may include artwork, graphics, text, illustrations, or other visual elements.
If you believe that artwork or a product design displayed on a Gitrending product infringes your rights, please identify the original design and provide evidence or information establishing your rights.
Please also identify the exact product or page where the disputed design appears.
19. Photographs and Website Images
If you believe a photograph or other image displayed on the Gitrending website belongs to you and is being used without authorization, please identify the original image and the location where the image appears on our website.
Where possible, provide information showing when and where the original image was created or published and explaining your ownership or authorization to act for the owner.
20. Website Text and Written Content
If your complaint concerns written content, please identify the original text and the specific Gitrending page where you believe it has been copied or used without authorization.
A clear comparison or explanation of the relevant content may help us review the complaint more efficiently.
21. Confidential Information
Please provide only information reasonably necessary to support your intellectual property claim.
Do not include passwords, payment card numbers, PayPal credentials, security codes, or other sensitive financial information in an intellectual property complaint.
Gitrending may retain complaint information as reasonably necessary to investigate, document, respond to, and manage intellectual property disputes and related legal or operational matters.
22. Privacy and Information Submitted With a Claim
Information submitted as part of an intellectual property complaint may be used to evaluate and respond to the complaint, communicate with relevant parties, maintain records, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
Information handling is also subject to Gitrending's Privacy Policy, except where different treatment is required or permitted by applicable law.
23. No Legal Advice
This policy provides a general procedure for submitting intellectual property complaints. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between Gitrending and any person submitting a claim.
If you need advice concerning ownership, infringement, fair use, trademark rights, copyright law, licensing, registration, enforcement, or another legal issue, you should consult an appropriately qualified legal professional.
24. Third-Party Rights
Gitrending may receive complaints concerning intellectual property owned by third parties. A person submitting a complaint on behalf of another rights holder should provide information demonstrating their authority to act.
Gitrending may contact the rights holder or request additional information where appropriate.
25. Repeat Infringement and Abuse
Gitrending may take appropriate action against users, contributors, or other parties who repeatedly provide unauthorized content or otherwise repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights.
Such action may include restricting access to certain website functions, removing content, terminating access, or taking other steps that may be appropriate under applicable law and our Terms of Service.
26. No Guarantee of Immediate Removal
Submitting a complaint does not guarantee that material will be removed immediately or at all.
Gitrending may need to investigate the complaint, request additional information, evaluate applicable rights, or communicate with another party before determining what action is appropriate.
In urgent circumstances involving serious or imminent legal concerns, the reporting party should clearly explain the nature and urgency of the issue in the complaint.
27. Intellectual Property Claim Checklist
| Checklist Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Full name of rights holder or authorized representative | Required |
| Working email address | Required |
| Type of intellectual property claim | Required |
| Description of the protected work or trademark | Required |
| Ownership or authorization information | Required |
| Exact Gitrending URL or product location | Required |
| Description of the alleged infringement | Required |
| Registration information, if applicable | Recommended where applicable |
| Supporting documentation | Recommended where relevant |
| Good-faith statement | Required where applicable |
| Accuracy and authority statement | Required where applicable |
28. Changes to This Intellectual Property Claim Policy
Gitrending may update this Intellectual Property Claim Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, business practices, intellectual property procedures, applicable laws, or other operational requirements.
When changes are made, the updated version will be published on the Gitrending website and the "Last Updated" date will be revised.
29. Contact Gitrending
If you believe that content available through the Gitrending website infringes your intellectual property rights, please send a detailed claim to our support team.
Store: Gitrending
Intellectual Property Claims Email: [email protected]
Support Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (EST), Monday – Saturday
Website: https://gitrending.com/
30. Final Statement
Gitrending takes intellectual property concerns seriously and encourages rights holders to provide clear, accurate, and sufficiently detailed information when reporting suspected infringement.
A complete complaint should identify the protected intellectual property, explain the alleged infringement, identify the specific Gitrending material involved, and provide reliable contact and ownership information.
Gitrending will review properly submitted complaints and may take appropriate action based on the information available, the circumstances of the claim, our policies, and applicable law.