Intellectual Property Policy
UNPRESS respects intellectual property rights and expects users to do the same. Our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines prohibit content that violates or infringes upon copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
Copyright
Copyright legally protects original works (e.g., music, videos). It safeguards an original expression of an idea but not the underlying ideas or facts.
Copyright Infringement
UNPRESS disallows content that infringes on copyright. Unauthorized use of copyrighted content without proper authorization or valid legal reason may violate our policies. However, exceptions to copyright infringement, such as fair use in the United States or fair dealing in the European Union, permit using copyrighted works under specific circumstances without authorization.
Removal of Content; Suspension or Termination of Account
Content that infringes on another's copyright may be removed, and accounts may be suspended or terminated for multiple copyright violations or other breaches of Terms of Service, Community Standards, or Editorial Standards. UNPRESS reserves the right to deny service to users with previous improper activities.
Information for Rightsholders:
Copyright Infringement Notification
You can contact the content creator directly or file a Copyright Infringement Report to request content removal. Complaints must contain all of the necessary information requested in our online Copyright Infringement Report Form, or they may be denied. We may contact you for more information if required. We may also provide the account holder with your contact information and complaint details. Intentionally submitting misleading or fraudulent reports may lead to liability for damages under applicable laws.
EU Copyright Directive
Pursuant to Article 17 of the Copyright Directive (EU 2019/790), for inquiries about granting authorization for UNPRESS to use your copyright-protected works please use this form. To request that your music or audiovisual works are made unavailable in the EU, please contact us at legal@unpress.com. UNPRESS offers a copyright infringement dispute resolution mechanism, but rightsholders can still assert their rights in court.
Information for Users: Copyright Infringement Counter-Notification
If you are a user located outside of the European Union
If you receive a copyright infringement notification that you believe to be in error, you can contact the copyright owner or provide a counter-notification. The counter-notification process may take time. UNPRESS may replace or cease disabling access to removed material at its sole discretion.
The counter-notification process will take time, please be patient. Copyright claimants may file an action seeking a court order to keep the content down pursuant to the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or similar laws in other countries. Please note that, where appropriate and authorized by law, we will forward the entire counter-notification to the original reporter, including any contact information you provide, in accordance with our Terms of Services and Privacy Policy. The claimant can use this information to file a lawsuit against you.
If we do not receive notice that the original reporter is seeking a court order to prevent further infringement of the material at issue, we may replace or cease disabling access to the material that was removed if the material does not infringe on third-party copyright. The decision to re-post any material is at UNPRESS’ sole discretion.
If you are a user located inside of the European Union
If you receive a copyright infringement notification that you believe to be in error, you can contact the copyright owner or provide a counter-notification.
Under EU law, you are allowed to use copyrighted works without the authorization of the copyright holder for quotation, criticism, review, and for the purposes of caricature, parody or pastiche provided that such use is fair. EU countries may also provide for additional exceptions.
Trademark
A trademark is a word, symbol, slogan, design, or combination thereof that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from others.
Trademark Infringement
Trademark laws prohibit unauthorized use of a trademark in a way that causes confusion, deception, or mistake about the source, origin, sponsorship, or affiliation of associated goods and services. However, some uses of another's trademark do not violate our policies, such as lawful commentary, criticism, parody, or review.
Removal of Content; Suspension or Termination of Account
Content that violates another's trademark rights may be removed. Repeat trademark violations or other Terms of Service, Community Standards or Editorial Standards breaches may result in account suspension or termination. UNPRESS reserves the right to deny service to users with previous improper activities.
Trademark Complaint and Notification
Contacting the user directly may resolve your complaint more quickly. Alternatively, you can file a Trademark Infringement Report. Complaints must contain the necessary information, or they may be denied. We may provide the account holder with your contact information and complaint details.
Trademark Infringement Counter-Notification
If you believe a trademark infringement notification is in error, you can contact the trademark owner or provide a counter-notification. Counter-notifications must contain the necessary information, or they may be denied.
General Note
As an UNPRESS user, you are responsible for your content. If you have questions about copyright or trademark law, please consult an attorney. If you are unsure whether the material you plan to report is infringing or violating another person's rights, please seek legal advice before reporting such content to us.