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Copyright, Trademarks and Notieses

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How To Submit a Valid DMCA Notice?

DMCA Takedown Notices If you believe that your copyrighted content is being used on the Pixleaks Online Platforms without your authorization, you may submit a takedown notice pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The Pixleaks Online Platforms, as the service provider of the platform, will respond promptly to any valid DMCA takedown notice submitted in accordance with applicable law. Before submitting a DMCA takedown notice, you should ensure that you fully understand the rights you are asserting. Consider seeking legal advice if necessary. Submitting false or misleading claims may result in significant legal consequences. Requirements for a Valid DMCA Takedown Notice To be actionable, a DMCA takedown notice must comply with statutory requirements and include the following information: - A clear identification of the content in the Photographer’s item that allegedly infringes your copyright, including a description and a direct URL to the infringing material; - Identification of your copyrighted work, including a description and a URL where the work is publicly available; - A detailed explanation of how the content in the Author’s item infringes your copyright; - Your full legal name and contact information, including your mailing address, telephone number, and email address; And the following statements: "I have a good faith belief that use of the copyrighted materials described above as allegedly infringing is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law." "I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed." All DMCA notices must be signed and dated. Submitting a ticket form with your full name constitutes a legally binding digital signature. Alternatively, you may provide a physical signature by scanning and attaching the signed document to your help request. Processing and Disclosure Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, Pixleaks will forward the notice to the Author of the allegedly infringing content. Your contact details will be shared as necessary to comply with legal requirements. The Author may submit a counter-notification and may contact you directly using the information provided. In general, the allegedly infringing content will be disabled on the Pixleaks Online Platforms upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice. We recommend that you preserve any relevant documentation, including screenshots of the Photographer’s profile and photo pages, prior to submitting your notice. If a counter-notification is received and you have not provided proof that legal proceedings have been initiated against the Photographer within ten (10) business days, Pixleaks will generally restore the content within fourteen (14) business days of receiving the counter-notification. If you have any additional questions, please visit our Help Center. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT UNDER FEDERAL LAW, KNOWINGLY SUBMITTING A FALSE CLAIM THAT ONLINE MATERIAL INFRINGES COPYRIGHT MAY EXPOSE YOU TO SUBSTANTIAL CIVIL LIABILITIES. THESE MAY INCLUDE MONETARY DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES INCURRED BY US, THE COPYRIGHT OWNER, OR ANY LICENSEE OF THE COPYRIGHT OWNER HARMED AS A RESULT OF RELYING ON YOUR MISREPRESENTATION. YOU MAY ALSO FACE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR PERJURY. This notice is not intended as legal advice. For further guidance regarding the information required for valid DMCA notifications, see 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3). Note: This process is strictly for notifying Pixleaks of potential copyright infringement. Pixleaks reserves the right to refuse notices that fail to comply with formal requirements. If you would like to submit a copyright infringement notice, please send it to dmca@pixleaks.com with all the information listed in this article.

Last updated on Nov 03, 2025

Intellectual Property Policy

1. Purpose and Scope. The Pixleaks Online Platforms (the “Platforms”) is committed to respecting intellectual property rights and expects all users of the Platforms to do the same. This policy sets forth the procedures by which the Pixleaks Online Platforms, as service provider, handles allegations of intellectual property infringement concerning content uploaded by Photographers, and the methods by which rights holders may submit valid notices of infringement. This policy also outlines Authors’ rights and remedies in response to DMCA takedown notices. This policy is incorporated into and made a part of the Pixleaks Online Platforms User Terms. 2. Options for Rights Holders. a. Direct Author Communication. To eliminate the violation more quickly rights holders are encouraged, where appropriate, to attempt direct resolution with the Photographer of the Photo alleged to infringe intellectual property rights. Direct communication may resolve disputes without needing to utilize formal notice procedures. b. DMCA Takedown Notices. Copyright owners or their authorized representatives may submit a DMCA takedown notice requesting the removal of content uploaded by a Photographer. Such notices must comply with all requirements under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. §512). c. General IPR Notices. Owners or authorized representatives of other intellectual property rights (including, but not limited to, trademarks, patents, and design rights) may submit a General IPR notice requesting the removal of infringing content. Notices must comply with the all-formal requirements. Please read how to submit a valid DMCA notice. 3. Guidance for Photographers Receiving a Takedown Notice. Photographers who receive a DMCA takedown notice should review this policy to understand their rights, including the right to submit a counter-notification where permitted under law. Failure to respond or comply may result in content removal, account suspension, or other remedies available to Pixleaks. 4. Pixleaks Role as Service Provider. Photographers upload content directly to the Pixleaks Online Platforms. Pixleaks, as service provider, facilitates platforms operations and is not the owner of Photographer content. Pixleaks is responsible for receiving and processing valid notices of infringement, taking appropriate actions in accordance with applicable law, and providing notice to Photographers where required. Pixleaks may, in its sole discretion and subject to applicable law, take further action to enforce intellectual property rights on the Pixleaks Online Platforms. Read more about Pixleaks' role and actions In Relation to the Protection of Intellectual Property. 5. Contact Information. The designated copyright agent for the Pixleaks Online Platforms is: OOO «Pixleaks Online Platforms Georgia», Apt. 48, 13 Samtredia st., Tbilisi, Georgia. Email: copyright@pixleaks.com 6. All DMCA takedown notices, General IPR notices, and related communications must be directed to OOO «Pixleaks Online Platforms Georgia» via the ticket form or, where this is not possible, to the postal or email address above. Pixleaks reserves the right to refuse notices that fail to comply with formal requirements. 7. Responsibility. Please be aware that knowingly submitting a false claim that online material infringes copyright may expose you to substantial civil liabilities. These may include monetary damages, court costs, and attorneys’ fees incurred by us, the copyright owner, or any licensee of the copyright owner harmed as a result of relying on your misrepresentation. You may also face criminal penalties for perjury

Last updated on Nov 03, 2025

Pixleaks' Role and Our Actions In Relation to the Protection of Intellectual Property

Pixleaks’ Role Pixleaks functions as the service provider of the Pixleaks Online Platforms for both Regular Users and Photographers. All photography available on our platforms are uploaded directly by the respective Photographers. When Pixleaks receives claims regarding unauthorized use of content within a Photographer’s photo, we may, depending on the circumstances and the party making the claim, apply the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) procedures and our established processes for other intellectual property (IP) claims as outlined in this policy. Our Actions Pixleaks strives to act fairly and in accordance with the principles of our community. However, we do not provide legal advice, and we are not authorized to issue legally binding judgments, as we are not a court of law. Pixleaks may review content submitted to our platforms (such as Author photography) for quality purposes. During such reviews, potential issues regarding the rights of third parties or violations of our terms may be identified. In such cases, we may notify the Photographer of the potential issue. Nevertheless, Pixleaks is not obligated to review content for compliance with copyright or other legal matters. Accordingly, users should not assume that Pixleaks has verified the existence or ownership of any copyright or other intellectual property rights in Photographer photos. The mere presence of a photo on the Pixleaks Online Platforms does not imply that copyright or other IP rights have been cleared or verified. Additional Measures Pixleaks May Take Intellectual property infringement can carry serious consequences, including potential legal action against infringers. Pixleaks User Terms explicitly prohibit the unauthorized use of content by any user of the Pixleaks Online Platforms. Nothing in this policy limits Pixleaks’ right to pursue any other remedies available to address suspected infringement. If a Photographer receives multiple valid DMCA takedown notices or other valid IPR notices, or if we determine that the Photographer is in breach of Pixleaks User Terms, we may permanently disable the Photographer’s account. Other violations that may result in account termination include, but are not limited to: - Uploading photography that are not the Photographer’s original creation, or uploading without a license or other permission from the copyright holder to upload these photographs; or - Uploading photorealistic images of people that are derived with help of Ai generation.

Last updated on Nov 03, 2025