DMCA Takedown Policy | Sweet as Honey Tees

Copyright Protection Statement

At SweetasHoneyTees.com, we value and respect intellectual property rights. As creators of custom t-shirts and apparel designs, we understand the importance of copyright protection. We expect our users and customers to share this respect for intellectual property. In compliance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we promptly address claims of alleged copyright infringement. This policy outlines the procedures for submitting copyright infringement notifications and counter-notifications.

1. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a manner that constitutes infringement and is accessible on SweetasHoneyTees.com, you may notify our designated DMCA Agent by submitting a written DMCA Takedown Notice. For your notice to be effective, it must include the following:

Required Elements of a DMCA Notice

  • Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A clear description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed, including relevant details such as the title, author, creation date, and registration number (if applicable).
  • Identification of the Infringing Material: A description of where the allegedly infringing content is located on SweetasHoneyTees.com. Please include a direct URL or specific information that helps us quickly identify the material.
  • Your Contact Information: Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
  • Good Faith Statement: A declaration, made under penalty of perjury, affirming that you believe the use of the material in the manner described is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
  • Accuracy Statement: A statement confirming that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
  • Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or someone authorized to act on their behalf.

2. Submission of DMCA Takedown Notice

Once you’ve compiled all the necessary information, please submit your DMCA Takedown Notice to our designated DMCA Agent:

DMCA Agent
Sweet as Honey Tees
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”

For the quickest response, we recommend sending your notice via email. Please note that knowingly submitting false claims of infringement may result in liability for damages (including legal fees). Misuse of the DMCA process may lead to legal consequences.

3. Our Response Process

Upon receiving a valid DMCA Takedown Notice, we will:

  1. Remove or Disable Access: Promptly remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material
  2. Notification: Inform the user responsible for the content about the takedown
  3. Documentation: Maintain records of the notification and our response
  4. Timeline: Process valid DMCA notices within 2-3 business days

4. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe that your material was removed or disabled due to mistake or misidentification, you can submit a Counter-Notification. To be effective, your Counter-Notification must include the following:

Required Elements of a Counter-Notification

  • Identification of the Removed Material: A description of the material that was removed or blocked, and its location before it was removed.
  • Your Contact Information: Full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.
  • Good Faith Statement: A declaration, under penalty of perjury, that you believe the material was removed or disabled due to a mistake or misidentification.
  • Statement of Consent: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court in the district of your residence or, if outside the U.S., any jurisdiction where SweetasHoneyTees.com is located. You also consent to accepting service of process from the person who issued the original DMCA Takedown Notice.
  • Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the individual submitting the Counter-Notification.

You can submit your Counter-Notification to our DMCA Agent using the contact details provided above.

5. Restoration of Content

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we will:

  1. Promptly forward it to the original complainant
  2. Inform the complainant that we will restore the removed material in 10-14 business days
  3. Restore the material after 14 business days, unless we receive notice that the copyright owner has filed a legal action

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

SweetasHoneyTees.com takes copyright infringement very seriously. We maintain a strict policy for repeat infringers:

  • First Violation: Warning and removal of infringing content
  • Second Violation: Temporary suspension of account privileges
  • Third Violation: Permanent termination of account and services

Users found to be repeat infringers will have their accounts terminated at our sole discretion. We reserve the right to terminate accounts of users who we believe are infringing the rights of copyright holders.

7. Our Original Designs

Sweet as Honey Tees creates original custom t-shirt and apparel designs. We respect the intellectual property of others and expect the same respect for our original creations. Our original designs are protected by copyright law, and unauthorized use of our designs may result in legal action.

8. Fair Use and Licensed Content

We recognize the doctrine of fair use and respect legitimate uses of copyrighted materials as permitted by law. We may use licensed content, properly attributed public domain materials, and content used with permission in our designs and marketing materials.

9. Modifications to This Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this DMCA policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to ensure compliance.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our DMCA Takedown Policy, please reach out to us:

Our team is committed to ensuring fair use of content while respecting intellectual property rights. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and compliant online environment for custom apparel shopping.