Intellectual Property Claim

At Nowheretowear, we respect intellectual property rights and expect users, suppliers, content contributors, and other parties interacting with nowheretowear.com to do the same.

This Intellectual Property Claim Policy explains how rights holders may report alleged infringement involving content, images, trademarks, copyrighted materials, product listings, designs, or other intellectual property appearing on our website.

This policy applies to nowheretowear.com and related content operated or controlled by Nowheretowear.

Summary

1. Respect for Intellectual Property

Nowheretowear respects valid intellectual property rights, including rights relating to:

• Copyrighted works
• Trademarks
• Trade names
• Logos
• Product designs
• Photographs
• Illustrations
• Graphics
• Written content
• Website content
• Original creative works
• Other legally protected intellectual property

We do not intend to knowingly display, reproduce, distribute, or use content in violation of another party's valid intellectual property rights.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to intellectual property claims involving content that appears on or is accessible through nowheretowear.com, including:

• Product images
• Product descriptions
• Store graphics
• Logos
• Brand references
• Marketing materials
• Blog or informational content
• Customer-submitted content
• Other visual or written materials

3. Copyright Claims

If you believe copyrighted material owned or controlled by you has been used on our website without authorization, you may submit a claim.

Examples may include unauthorized use of:

• Photographs
• Illustrations
• Artwork
• Written descriptions
• Website copy
• Product images
• Original graphics
• Videos
• Other copyrighted works

4. Trademark Claims

If you believe content on our website improperly uses a trademark, trade name, logo, or other protected source identifier, you may contact us with relevant information.

A valid trademark claim should clearly identify:

• The trademark
• The trademark owner
• Registration information, if applicable
• The allegedly infringing use
• Why you believe the use is unauthorized or likely to violate applicable trademark rights

5. Design and Product-Related Claims

Rights holders may also submit concerns involving protected product designs or other legally recognized design rights.

Please provide sufficient documentation identifying:

• The protected design
• Your ownership or authority
• Relevant registration information where applicable
• The product or content at issue
• The basis of the claimed infringement

6. Who May Submit a Claim

A claim should be submitted by:

• The intellectual property owner
• An authorized legal representative
• An authorized agent acting on behalf of the rights holder

If you are submitting a claim on behalf of another person or entity, we may request evidence showing that you are authorized to act for the rights holder.

7. How to Submit an Intellectual Property Claim

Send your claim to:

support@nowheretowear.com

Use a clear subject line such as:

Intellectual Property Claim

Please include complete and accurate information so we can evaluate the matter efficiently.

8. Information Required in a Claim

Your claim should include:

• Full legal name
• Company or organization name, if applicable
• Email address
• Telephone number, if available
• Mailing address
• Identification of the intellectual property right
• Identification of the protected work, trademark, design, or material
• Location of the allegedly infringing content on our website
• Relevant product URL or page URL
• Explanation of why you believe the content infringes your rights
• Supporting documentation
• Registration details where applicable
• Statement confirming that the information submitted is accurate

9. Identification of the Protected Material

Please identify the protected work or right with enough detail for us to understand the claim.

Examples include:

• Copyright registration number
• Trademark registration number
• Original source URL
• Original publication date
• Product design registration
• Ownership records
• Licensing records
• Screenshots
• Other supporting documentation

Where a registration number is unavailable, provide other reasonable evidence of ownership or authorization.

10. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Content

Your notice should clearly identify the content you believe infringes your rights.

Please provide, where available:

• Direct page URL
• Product URL
• Product name
• Screenshot
• Image location
• Description of the relevant text or graphic
• Any other information that helps us locate the content

General statements without sufficient identification may delay review.

11. Good-Faith Statement

Your claim should include a statement confirming that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by:

• The intellectual property owner
• The owner's authorized agent
• Applicable license
• Applicable law

12. Accuracy Statement

Please confirm that the information in your claim is accurate.

If you are acting on behalf of the rights holder, confirm that you are authorized to do so.

Submitting knowingly false or misleading statements may have legal consequences under applicable law.

13. Electronic Signature

Where appropriate, include an electronic or physical signature of:

• The rights holder
• The authorized representative
• The authorized agent

Typing your full legal name at the end of the notice may serve as an electronic signature where legally sufficient.

14. Supporting Evidence

Supporting evidence may include:

• Copyright certificates
• Trademark registrations
• Design registrations
• Original source files
• Publication records
• Licensing agreements
• Ownership documents
• Screenshots
• URLs
• Correspondence showing rights ownership

Please do not submit confidential material unless it is reasonably necessary for the claim.

15. Our Review Process

After receiving a sufficiently detailed claim, we may:

• Review the information submitted.
• Identify the content at issue.
• Review available ownership or authorization information.
• Request additional documentation where necessary.
• Review information from relevant content providers or suppliers where appropriate.
• Determine what action is reasonably appropriate based on the available information and applicable law.

16. Possible Actions

Depending on the circumstances, we may take actions including:

• Removing content
• Temporarily restricting content
• Editing or correcting content
• Requesting documentation
• Contacting a supplier or content provider
• Restoring content after review
• Declining a claim that lacks sufficient legal or factual support
• Taking other action reasonably required by applicable law

Submission of a claim does not automatically guarantee removal.

17. Requests for Additional Information

If a claim is incomplete, unclear, or unsupported, we may request additional information.

Examples include:

• Better identification of the protected work
• Proof of ownership
• Registration information
• More specific URLs
• Authorization documents
• Additional explanation of the alleged infringement

A claim may remain unresolved until sufficient information is provided.

18. Claims Involving Product Images

If your claim concerns a product photograph or image, please identify:

• The original image
• The allegedly infringing image
• Evidence that you own or control the image
• Where the original image was first published
• The specific URL where the image appears on our website

19. Claims Involving Product Descriptions

If your claim concerns written content, identify:

• The original text
• The allegedly copied material
• The original publication source
• The relevant website URL
• Evidence supporting ownership or authorship

General product facts, functional descriptions, names, measurements, or other material may not always qualify for copyright protection.

20. Claims Involving Trademarks

A trademark claim should explain how the disputed use allegedly violates trademark rights.

Please distinguish between:

• Trademark ownership
• Authorized resale
• Descriptive use
• Nominative use
• Comparative use
• Unauthorized branding
• Counterfeit representation

We may consider the context of the use when reviewing the claim.

21. Brand References

References to third-party brands, payment providers, shipping carriers, or service providers may sometimes be used solely to identify:

• Compatibility
• Payment services
• Delivery providers
• Third-party services
• Product features

Such references do not necessarily indicate ownership, sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation.

22. Customer-Submitted Content

If intellectual property concerns relate to reviews, uploaded images, comments, or other customer-submitted content, we may review that content separately.

Where appropriate, we may:

• Remove content
• Request clarification
• Request evidence of authorization
• Restrict repeat misuse

23. Supplier or Third-Party Content

Some product information or images may originate from suppliers, service providers, licensors, or other third parties.

If a claim concerns such material, we may contact the relevant party and request information regarding:

• Ownership
• Permission
• License
• Source
• Authorized use

24. Counter-Information

Where appropriate, the party responsible for disputed content may be given an opportunity to provide relevant information.

This may include evidence of:

• Ownership
• Authorization
• License
• Lawful use
• Independent creation
• Other legal basis for use

25. Content Restoration

Content that has been removed or restricted may be restored where appropriate if later information shows that:

• The claimant withdrew the complaint
• Authorization exists
• The claim was mistaken
• The content is lawful
• A dispute was resolved
• Applicable legal procedures permit restoration

26. Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate and legally justified, we may take additional action regarding users, suppliers, or contributors who repeatedly submit or provide infringing content.

Actions may include:

• Content removal
• Access restriction
• Suspension of content privileges
• Termination of relevant business relationships

27. False or Misleading Claims

Do not submit an intellectual property claim that you know is false, fraudulent, misleading, or unsupported.

Improper claims may cause harm to legitimate businesses or rights holders and may expose the claimant to legal responsibility.

28. No Automatic Determination of Ownership

Nowheretowear is not a court and does not independently adjudicate complex ownership disputes.

Where ownership is genuinely disputed, the parties may need to resolve the matter through:

• Direct agreement
• Formal legal proceedings
• A competent authority
• Another appropriate dispute-resolution process

We may take reasonable interim action while a dispute is being reviewed.

29. Confidentiality

Information submitted in connection with a claim may be used for:

• Investigating the claim
• Contacting relevant parties
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our rights
• Preventing fraud or abuse

Where necessary, information may be shared with the person or entity responsible for the disputed content or with authorized legal representatives.

30. Personal Information

Personal information submitted in an intellectual property claim is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable law.

Please provide only information reasonably necessary for the claim.

31. No Legal Advice

This policy provides information about how Nowheretowear handles intellectual property complaints.

It is not legal advice.

If you are uncertain about your intellectual property rights, you should consider consulting a qualified attorney or other appropriate professional.

32. Copyright Exceptions and Lawful Uses

Not every use of copyrighted or trademarked material constitutes infringement.

Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, lawful uses may include:

• Fair use
• Fair dealing
• Descriptive use
• Nominative use
• Licensed use
• Authorized resale
• Other statutory exceptions

We may consider these factors where relevant.

33. United States Claims

Claims involving United States intellectual property rights may be reviewed under applicable U.S. copyright, trademark, and related laws.

Where a claim specifically concerns copyright takedown procedures under U.S. law, our separate DMCA Policy may also apply.

34. Canadian Claims

For claims involving Canadian intellectual property rights, applicable Canadian copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property laws may apply.

Mandatory legal requirements remain unaffected by this policy.

35. International Rights

Intellectual property rights may differ by jurisdiction.

A valid right in one country does not necessarily create identical rights in another jurisdiction.

Claims should identify the country or jurisdiction in which the relevant right exists where this information is material.

36. Claim Processing Time

We aim to review properly documented claims within a reasonable period.

Review time may depend on:

• Complexity
• Completeness of documentation
• Need for verification
• Whether additional parties must be contacted
• Applicable legal requirements

Incomplete claims may take longer to evaluate.

37. Withdrawal of a Claim

If you submitted an intellectual property claim and later wish to withdraw it, contact:

support@nowheretowear.com

Please include:

• Your original claim details
• The relevant URL or product
• A clear statement that you are withdrawing the claim

We may verify the withdrawal before restoring any affected content.

38. Abuse of the Claim Process

The intellectual property claim process must not be used to:

• Harass competitors
• Remove lawful content
• Submit knowingly false complaints
• Interfere with legitimate commerce
• Misrepresent ownership
• Abuse legal procedures

We reserve the right to disregard or challenge abusive claims where legally appropriate.

39. Relationship With Our DMCA Policy

Claims involving alleged copyright infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act may be handled under our separate DMCA Policy.

This Intellectual Property Claim Policy covers a broader range of concerns, including:

• Copyright
• Trademarks
• Logos
• Design rights
• Product images
• Other intellectual property

40. Relationship With Other Policies

This policy should be read together with:

• Terms of Service
• Privacy Policy
• Cookie Policy
• Disclaimer
• DMCA Policy

Where a more specific policy applies to a particular claim, that policy may govern the relevant procedure.

41. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Intellectual Property Claim Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Legal changes
• Operational changes
• Website updates
• Changes to our claim review procedures

The current version will be published on nowheretowear.com with an updated revision date.