Copyright & IP Takedown Policy
ZANIAZ respects the rights of artists, creators, brands, copyright owners, trademark owners, and authorized representatives. If you believe that any content on our website infringes your rights, please contact us and we will review the matter.
Our Policy
ZANIAZ offers graphic apparel and fan-inspired designs. We respect intellectual property rights and aim to respond to valid copyright, trademark, or publicity rights concerns in a responsible and timely manner.
If you are a rights owner or an authorized representative and you believe a product, design, image, text, or listing on ZANIAZ violates your rights, please email us with the required details. If the claim is valid, we are prepared to remove or disable the reported content.
✉ [email protected]What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to intellectual property concerns related to content displayed on ZANIAZ, including product artwork, product images, listing titles, descriptions, tags, and other website content.
Copyright Claims
For artwork, images, illustrations, photos, text, or creative works that you believe were copied without permission.
Trademark Concerns
For brand names, logos, slogans, symbols, or other marks that you believe are used in a confusing or unauthorized way.
Publicity Rights
For concerns involving a person’s name, image, likeness, or identity where protected by applicable law.
How to Submit a Takedown Request
To help us review your request quickly, please send a written notice to:
✉ [email protected]Please Include These Details
- Your full legal name and company name, if applicable
- Your email address and preferred contact information
- A statement that you are the rights owner or authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner
- A clear description of the copyrighted work, trademark, or right you believe is being infringed
- The exact URL(s) of the ZANIAZ page or product listing you want us to review
- A short explanation of why you believe the content infringes your rights
- Any registration number, official website, reference link, or supporting document that helps verify ownership
- A good-faith statement that the use of the material is not authorized by the rights owner, agent, or law
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
- Your physical or electronic signature, such as your typed full legal name
Suggested Email Template
You may use the following format when emailing ZANIAZ. This helps us review your request faster.
To: [email protected]
Message:
Hello ZANIAZ Team,
I am the rights owner or authorized representative for the intellectual property described below. I believe the following ZANIAZ content infringes my rights and request that it be reviewed for removal.
1. Rights owner name: [Your name / company name]
2. Your contact email: [Your email]
3. Type of right: [Copyright / Trademark / Publicity Rights / Other]
4. Description of the protected work or mark: [Describe the artwork, logo, brand name, photo, text, design, etc.]
5. Registration or reference link, if available: [Registration number / official website / proof link]
6. ZANIAZ URL(s) to review: [Paste exact product or page URL(s)]
7. Explanation: [Briefly explain why you believe the content infringes your rights]
I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law. I confirm that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the rights owner or authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner.
Signature: [Type your full legal name]
Date: [Date]
What Happens After We Receive Your Request?
After receiving your email, ZANIAZ will review the information provided. If the request appears valid and clearly identifies the reported content, we may remove, disable, or update the content while the matter is reviewed.
Our Review Process
- We review the reported URL(s) and the ownership information provided
- We may remove or disable the reported content when appropriate
- We may contact you for additional information if the request is incomplete
- We may keep records of takedown requests for legal, safety, or compliance purposes
- We may reject requests that are unclear, fraudulent, abusive, or not supported by enough information
Counter-Notice or Mistaken Removal
If content was removed due to a notice and you believe the removal was a mistake, you may contact us and explain the issue. Please include the affected URL, product information, and a clear explanation of why you believe the content should not have been removed.
- Provide your full name and contact email
- Identify the removed content or product listing
- Explain why you believe the removal was incorrect
- Include any proof of rights, license, authorization, or original creation when available
- Understand that ZANIAZ may decide not to reinstate content if it does not meet our store policies
Repeat Infringement & Store Safety
ZANIAZ may remove products, designs, or content that we believe may violate intellectual property rights or our internal store policies. We may also refuse to list, relist, or promote content that creates legal, brand, payment, or customer trust concerns.
- We may remove reported content after a valid complaint
- We may remove content proactively when it creates legal or policy concerns
- We may block repeat-problem content from being republished
- We may update product titles, descriptions, tags, or images to reduce confusion
DMCA & IP Policy FAQs
Where should I send a takedown request?
Please send your request by email to [email protected] with the exact product URL(s), ownership information, contact details, and a clear explanation of the issue.
Do I need to be the rights owner?
Yes. Requests should be submitted by the rights owner or someone legally authorized to act on behalf of the rights owner.
Will ZANIAZ remove the reported product?
If the request is valid and clearly identifies the reported content, ZANIAZ may remove, disable, or update the content. We are prepared to remove content when a rights concern is properly reported.
What if I only send a general complaint?
General complaints may be difficult to review. Please include the exact URL(s) of the product or page you want us to review.
Can I report trademark or publicity rights issues too?
Yes. You may contact us about copyright, trademark, publicity rights, or other intellectual property concerns.