DMCA Notice & Takedown Report

IP & Publicity Rights – DMCA Notice & Takedown Policy

 

Shoples.store respects the intellectual property, copyright, and publicity rights of all creators, brands, and individuals. We expect all users, partners, and third parties to comply with applicable laws and to avoid uploading or distributing content that infringes upon any rights.

If you believe that material available on Shoples.store infringes your copyright, trademark, image, or publicity rights, you may submit a formal DMCA Notice & Takedown Request to our designated compliance team. Upon receiving a valid notice, we will investigate promptly and remove or disable access to the material where appropriate.

To submit a Notice & Takedown Request, you must include the following:

1. Identification of the Rights Holder

An electronic or physical signature from the individual or authorised agent acting on behalf of the rights owner.
Please include:

  • Your full legal name

  • Your role or relationship to the rights holder

  • Proof of ownership or authority (e.g., trademark documentation, copyright registration, signed authorisation letter)

2. Description of the Infringed Material

A clear description of the copyrighted work, brand asset, or publicity-protected material you allege has been infringed.

3. Location of the Infringing Content

A precise URL (or multiple URLs) where the infringing content appears on Shoples.store.
Screenshots may also be included for clarity.

4. Your Contact Details

Provide your:

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Physical mailing address

So that we may contact you regarding your report.

5. Good-Faith Statement

A written statement confirming that you genuinely believe the disputed use is not authorised by the rights owner, their agent, or the law.

Example wording:

 

“I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorised by the rights owner, their agent, or the law.”

 

6. Accuracy & Authorisation Statement

A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information you are providing is accurate and that you are authorised to act on behalf of the rights holder.

Example wording:

 

“I declare under penalty of perjury that the information in this Notice is accurate and that I am the owner or authorised agent of the owner of the intellectual property or publicity rights described.”

 

How to Submit a Takedown Notice

You may submit your completed notice to our designated complaints and IP compliance team via:
📩 Email: info@shoples.store

Counter-Notice Procedure

If a user believes content was removed in error, they may submit a Counter-Notice with:

  • Identification of the removed material

  • A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification

  • Consent to jurisdiction of Australian courts

Upon receipt, Shoples.store may reinstate the material where legally appropriate.

Repeat Infringements

Shoples.store reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts or partners that repeatedly violate intellectual property or publicity rights.

Updates to This Policy

Shoples.store may update this policy from time to time to ensure compliance with Australian law, international copyright law, and platform requirements.