Intellectual Property Policy

NextShopper is a technology platform that enables individuals and businesses to build and host websites. As a service provider, we do not review or edit the website content created or hosted by our customers or their end users on our platform. NextShopper respects the intellectual property rights of all parties, including customers, end users, vendors, third parties, and any other rights holders, and we expect our customers to do the same.

This Intellectual Property Policy (“Policy”) explains how to report intellectual property infringement on our platform. We respond to notices of alleged copyright or trademark infringement in compliance with applicable law. Activities that infringe upon intellectual property rights are not tolerated on NextShopper’s platform. This Policy also outlines how we address takedown notices regarding content hosted by NextShopper. Undefined capitalized terms in this Policy have the meanings assigned in our Terms of Service.

Reporting Claims of Intellectual Property Infringement

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) requires service providers to remove or disable access to potentially infringing content upon receiving a notice that meets specific requirements. For content hosted on our platform, NextShopper complies with notices alleging copyright infringement per the DMCA. Section 512 of the DMCA outlines the steps for reporting a copyright violation and submitting a Counter Notice (defined below) by an affected party. We apply a similar framework to allegations of trademark infringement.

If you believe in good faith that materials on our platform infringe upon your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, you may request removal through the following methods:

1. Filling out the Copyright Takedown Form (for copyright claims only);
2. Filling out the Trademark Takedown Form (for trademark claims only); or
3. Sending the information in Section A (“Required Information”) to NextShopper’s Designated Agent at [email protected].

A. Required Information

To process your infringement claim, please include the following:

• A description of the Intellectual Property you claim has been infringed, including the URL or specific location on the platform where the material is hosted. Include sufficient information to allow us to locate the material and explain why you believe an infringement has taken place.
• A description of the original work, its location (e.g., URL or publication details).
• Your address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement affirming your good faith belief that the disputed use is unauthorized by the rights holder, agent, or law.
• The following statements:
  • “I have a good faith belief that use of the disputed material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright or trademark owner, its agent, or the law.”
  • “I certify under penalty of perjury that the information in this complaint is accurate and that I am the copyright or trademark owner or am authorized to act on the copyright or trademark owner’s behalf.”
• An electronic or physical signature of the owner or an authorized representative of the Intellectual Property rights.

Please note that submitting a false or misleading copyright takedown notice is illegal and could result in liability. We reserve the right to seek damages from anyone who submits a notification of claimed infringement in violation of the law.

A copy of your notice will be sent to the content provider responsible for the material.

B. Counter Notification Procedures

If you believe the content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification by submitting a written notice (“Counter Notice”). Under the DMCA, a Counter Notice must include:

• Identification of the content that was removed and its location before removal.
• Your contact information (address, telephone number, email).
• A statement under penalty of perjury affirming that you believe the removal was due to an error or misidentification.
• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court where you are located, or if outside the U.S., to the jurisdiction of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
• An electronic or physical signature of the copyright holder or authorized representative.

Please note that submitting a false or misleading Counter Notice is illegal, and you could be liable for damages.

C. Repeat Infringer Policy

In line with the DMCA and other applicable laws, NextShopper may disable or terminate accounts belonging to repeat infringers. We may also, at our discretion, restrict access to the platform or terminate accounts that infringe on others’ intellectual property rights, even without repeat infringement.

For further information, please contact us at [email protected].