Intellectual Property Policy

1. Copyright Infringement

How to Report Claims of Copyright Infringement:

If you believe that content on our Site or Services infringes your copyright, especially concerning automotive industry designs, manuals, or other copyrighted materials, you can request its removal by:

• Sending a Written Notice: Submit a written notification to our DMCA Agent using the contact details provided below.
• Using Our Online Form: Complete our Content Removal Form, selecting "Copyright" and providing the necessary information.

To comply with the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512), your written notice must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) you claim have been infringed, or a representative list if multiple works are involved.
3. Identification of the material you claim is infringing and request for removal, including its location (e.g., URL or item ID).
4. Sufficient information to help us locate the material.
5. Your contact information (name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
6. A statement of good faith belief that the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
7. A statement confirming the accuracy of your notice and, under penalty of perjury, your authorization to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Our designated DMCA Agent to receive notices of claimed infringement is:

Important Note:

Your DMCA notice, including your contact information, may be shared with the party you allege is infringing your copyright. We will address notices that comply with the law, and failure to comply with these requirements may render your notice ineffective. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any misrepresentation in a written notification can result in liability for damages.

2. Counter Notification Procedures

How to File a Counter Notification:

If you believe that material you posted was mistakenly removed or disabled, you may file a counter notification by:

• Sending a Written Notice: Submit a written notification to our DMCA Agent using the contact details provided below.

Your counter notice must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and its location before removal.
3. Your contact information (name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
4. A statement under penalty of perjury that you believe the material was removed or disabled due to a mistake or misidentification.
5. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your judicial district and accepting service from the party that filed the original DMCA notice.

Our designated DMCA Agent to receive counter notifications is:

Important Note:

Your counter notice, including your contact information, may be shared with the party that filed the DMCA notice against you. If the original complainant does not file a court action within 10 business days, we may restore the removed content. Misrepresentation in a counter notice may also result in liability for damages under Section 512(f) of the DMCA.

3. Patent Infringement

Reporting Claims of Patent Infringement:

If you believe that a user of our Site or Services is infringing on patents held by automotive manufacturers or any other patent, you may request the removal of the infringing material by:

• Sending a Written Notice: Submit a written notification to copyright@3dcarparts.org or use our Content Removal Form and select "Patent Infringement."

Your notice must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the patent that you claim has been infringed, including the patent registration number(s) and the country/countries of origin.
3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location.
4. Sufficient information to help us locate the material.
5. Your contact information (name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
6. A statement of good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the patent owner, its agent, or the law.
7. A statement confirming the accuracy of your notice and, under penalty of perjury, your authorization to act on behalf of the patent owner.

Important Note:

Your notice, including your contact information, may be shared with the alleged infringer. Failure to provide the required information may render your notice ineffective.

4. Trademark Infringement

Reporting Claims of Trademark Infringement:

If you believe that your trademark is being infringed upon by a user of our Site or Services, particularly regarding automotive manufacturers' trademarks, you may request the removal of the infringing material by:

• Sending a Written Notice: Submit a written notification to copyright@3dcarparts.org or use our Content Removal Form and select "Trademark Infringement."

Your notice must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the trademark(s) that you claim has been infringed, including the trademark registration number(s) and the country/countries in which the trademark(s) is/are registered.
3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location.
4. Sufficient information to help us locate the material.
5. Your contact information (name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
6. A statement of good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the trademark owner, its agent, or the law.
7. A statement confirming the accuracy of your notice and, under penalty of perjury, your authorization to act on behalf of the trademark owner.

Important Note:

Your notice, including your contact information, may be shared with the alleged infringer. Failure to provide the required information may render your notice ineffective.

5. Other Intellectual Property Infringements

Reporting Other Intellectual Property Infringements:

If you believe that one of our users is unlawfully infringing or misappropriating your intellectual property (other than copyright) by submitting unauthorized material on our Site or Services, you may request the removal of those materials by:

• Sending a Written Notice: Submit a written notification to copyright@3dcarparts.org or use our Content Removal Form and select "Other Intellectual Property."

Your written notice must include:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the intellectual property rights (e.g., trademark, patent) that you claim have been infringed. For patent infringement, provide the patent registration number(s) and country/countries of origin. For trademark infringement, provide a list of trademark(s) at issue, the respective registration number(s), and the country/countries of registration.
3. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and its location.
4. Sufficient information to help us locate the material.
5. Your contact information (name, postal address, telephone number, and email address).
6. A statement of good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law.
7. A statement confirming the accuracy of your notice and, under penalty of perjury, your authorization to act on behalf of the rights owner.

Important Note:

Your notice, including your contact information, may be shared with the party you allege is infringing your intellectual property. Failure to provide the required information may render your notice ineffective.