Intellectual Property Policy - TShirtIcon.com | Protecting Your Creative Rights

At TShirtIcon.com, we are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This statement outlines our policies regarding the use, submission, and handling of content on our website.

1. Content Sources

  • Internet-Sourced Images: Some T-shirt images displayed on our site are sourced from publicly available materials on the internet. We strive to ensure that such content is either in the public domain, licensed for use under Creative Commons, or used with permission from the rights holders. However, we cannot guarantee that all internet-sourced content is free from copyright claims.

  • User-Generated Content: We allow users to upload images and content to our platform. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that any content they submit does not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights.

  • AI-Generated Content: Some images are created using artificial intelligence tools. While we aim for originality, AI-generated content may inadvertently resemble existing works. We take steps to minimize this risk but cannot guarantee complete originality.

2. User Responsibilities

By accessing or using TShirtIcon.com, you agree:

  • Compliance with Laws: To use the site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these terms.

  • Intellectual Property Compliance: Not to upload, post, or transmit any content that infringes upon any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other proprietary rights of any party.

  • Content Ownership: That you own or have the necessary licenses, rights, consents, and permissions to use and authorize us to use any content you submit.

3. License Grant

By submitting content to TShirtIcon.com, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content in connection with operating and promoting the site.

4. Reporting Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe that any content on our site infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please notify us promptly so we can investigate and take appropriate action.

To Submit a Notice of Infringement, Please Provide:

  1. Identification of the Work: A description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property that you claim has been infringed.

  2. Location of the Infringing Material: A description of where the alleged infringing material is located on the site (including the specific URL).

  3. Your Contact Information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

  4. A Statement of Good Faith: A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law.

  5. Accuracy and Authority Statement: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the intellectual property owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf, made under penalty of perjury.

  6. Your Signature: An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the intellectual property right.

Please Send This Information to:

5. Removal of Infringing Content

Upon receipt of a valid infringement notice, we will:

  • Promptly investigate the claim.
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material.
  • Notify the user who posted the content, if applicable.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

We reserve the right to terminate user accounts that are subject to repeated infringement notices or show a pattern of infringing activity.

7. Disclaimer Regarding User Content

  • We do not endorse any user-submitted content or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein.
  • We expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with user content.
  • Users are responsible for any legal consequences arising from their submission of content.

8. AI-Generated Content

While we employ AI tools to generate unique and original content:

  • Originality Efforts: We make efforts to ensure AI-generated images are original and do not infringe on existing works.
  • No Guarantee: Due to the nature of AI technology, we cannot guarantee that AI-generated content is free from similarities to existing copyrighted material.
  • Feedback Mechanism: If you identify any AI-generated content that may infringe upon your rights, please notify us immediately.

9. Third-Party Links and Content

Our site may contain links to third-party websites or display content that is not owned by us:

  • No Control: We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
  • Acknowledgment: You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any such content.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TShirtIcon.com, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or in any way connected with:

  • Your access to or use of the site.
  • Your violation of these terms.
  • Your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any third party.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Intellectual Property Rights policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of the site after any changes signifies your acceptance of the new policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Intellectual Property Rights statement, please contact us at:

Respect for intellectual property rights is essential to our community. We appreciate your cooperation in upholding these standards.