Last Updated: September 11, 2026
Formcloth respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, suppliers, partners, and other parties associated with formcloth.com to respect those rights as well.
This DMCA Policy describes the process for submitting copyright infringement notices and counter-notifications concerning material appearing on formcloth.com under the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), including applicable provisions of 17 U.S.C. § 512.
Summary
- Store: Formcloth
- Website: formcloth.com
- Copyright infringement notices may be submitted to support@formcloth.com.
- Notices must clearly identify the copyrighted work and allegedly infringing material.
- A valid notice must include the statements and information required by applicable copyright law.
- Material may be removed or access may be restricted after a valid notice is reviewed.
- Affected parties may submit a valid counter-notification where applicable.
- Content may be restored following a valid counter-notification if the original claimant does not timely initiate qualifying court proceedings.
- Knowingly submitting materially false copyright claims or counter-notifications may result in legal liability.
- Contact Email: support@formcloth.com
- Address: 497 Winchester Ave, New Haven, CT 06511-1919, United States
- Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
1. Copyright Protection
Formcloth respects copyrights and does not knowingly authorize unlawful copyright infringement through formcloth.com.
Copyright-protected material may include:
- Photographs
- Product images
- Artwork
- Graphics
- Illustrations
- Written content
- Product descriptions
- Videos
- Website content
- Original designs
- Other copyrightable works
If you believe copyrighted material is being used on our website without authorization, you may submit a copyright infringement notice as described below.
2. Who May Submit a DMCA Notice
A copyright infringement notice should be submitted by:
- The copyright owner; or
- A person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
If you are acting for another person or organization, you should have appropriate authority to submit the notice on their behalf.
3. How to Submit a Copyright Infringement Notice
Copyright infringement notices relating to formcloth.com may be sent to:
Formcloth – Copyright Contact
497 Winchester Ave
New Haven, CT 06511-1919
United States
Email: support@formcloth.com
For faster identification, please use an email subject such as:
DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice
4. Required Information in a DMCA Notice
To help us properly review a copyright infringement notice, the notice should include all information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3).
4.1 Signature
Provide a physical or electronic signature of:
- The copyright owner; or
- A person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
An electronic signature may consist of your full legal name where legally sufficient.
4.2 Identification of the Copyrighted Work
Clearly identify the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
If your notice covers multiple copyrighted works on the website, you may provide a representative list where permitted by applicable law.
Please provide information such as:
- Title of the work
- Description of the work
- Original publication URL
- Registration information, if applicable
- Original images or supporting documentation
4.3 Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material
Clearly identify the material that you believe infringes your copyright and provide enough information for us to locate it.
Whenever possible, include:
- Exact URL
- Product page URL
- Product name
- Screenshot
- Description of the material
- Location of the material on the page
General statements that do not identify specific allegedly infringing material may prevent us from properly reviewing the notice.
4.4 Contact Information
Provide sufficient information for us to contact you, including:
- Full legal name
- Company name, if applicable
- Mailing address
- Telephone number, if available
- Email address
4.5 Good-Faith Statement
Your notice must include a statement substantially confirming that: You have a good-faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
4.6 Accuracy and Authority Statement
Your notice must include a statement substantially confirming that: The information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
5. Example Structure of a Copyright Notice
A copyright infringement notice should contain:
- Your full name and contact information.
- Identification of the copyrighted work.
- Identification and URL of the allegedly infringing material.
- An explanation of why you believe the use is unauthorized.
- Your good-faith statement.
- Your accuracy and authority statement under penalty of perjury.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
Incomplete notices may require additional information before we can fully evaluate them.
6. Review of DMCA Notices
After receiving a copyright infringement notice, Formcloth may:
- Review the notice for completeness.
- Locate the identified material.
- Evaluate whether the notice contains the required information.
- Request additional information where reasonably necessary.
- Remove or restrict access to the identified material where appropriate.
- Notify the affected party where required or appropriate.
- Maintain records relating to the complaint.
- Take other actions permitted or required by applicable law.
Submitting a notice does not automatically guarantee removal of content.
7. Incomplete Notices
A notice may be considered incomplete if it does not contain sufficient information to:
- Identify the copyrighted work
- Locate the allegedly infringing material
- Contact the claimant
- Verify the claimant's required statements
- Determine whether the claimant has signed the notice
If information is missing, we may request clarification before taking further action.
8. Removal or Restriction of Material
After receiving a sufficiently complete copyright notice, Formcloth may remove or disable access to allegedly infringing material where appropriate.
Actions may include:
- Removing an image
- Removing written content
- Restricting access to a webpage
- Temporarily disabling a product listing
- Removing other identified materials
Removal or restriction does not necessarily constitute an admission that copyright infringement occurred.
9. Notification to the Affected Party
Where appropriate, we may notify the person or party responsible for the affected material that:
- A copyright complaint was received
- Material was removed or restricted
- A copy or relevant information from the notice may be provided
- A counter-notification process may be available
Information submitted in a DMCA notice may therefore be disclosed to the party associated with the disputed material when necessary to administer the copyright process.
10. DMCA Counter-Notification
If you believe material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification where permitted under applicable law.
A valid counter-notification should comply with 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3).
Send counter-notifications to:
Formcloth – Copyright Contact
497 Winchester Ave
New Haven, CT 06511-1919
United States
Email: support@formcloth.com
Use a subject line such as:
DMCA Counter-Notification
11. Required Information in a Counter-Notification
A counter-notification should contain the following information.
11.1 Signature
Your physical or electronic signature.
11.2 Identification of Removed Material
Identify the material that was removed or disabled and where it appeared before removal.
Please provide:
- URL
- Product page
- Description
- Screenshot, if available
- Other identifying information
11.3 Statement Under Penalty of Perjury
Your counter-notification must include a statement substantially confirming that: Under penalty of perjury, you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material.
11.4 Contact Information
Provide:
- Full legal name
- Mailing address
- Telephone number
- Email address
11.5 Consent to Jurisdiction
Your counter-notification must contain the applicable statement required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g)(3) concerning consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States Federal District Court.
Where your address is within the United States, this generally means consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located.
Where your address is outside the United States, this generally means consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the district in which the relevant service provider may be found.
11.6 Acceptance of Service
Your counter-notification must state that you will accept service of process from:
- The person who submitted the original infringement notice; or
- An authorized agent of that person.
12. What Happens After a Counter-Notification
If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may send a copy to the person who submitted the original copyright complaint.
Subject to applicable law, the disputed material may be restored or access may be restored after the legally applicable period unless the original claimant informs us that qualifying court proceedings have been initiated to restrain the allegedly infringing activity.
Under the applicable DMCA procedure, restoration may generally occur not less than 10 and not more than 14 business days after receipt of a valid counter-notification, unless we receive notice of qualifying legal action from the original claimant.
13. Court Proceedings
If the original claimant initiates appropriate legal proceedings after receiving a counter-notification, the disputed material may remain unavailable while the matter is resolved.
Formcloth does not act as a court and does not determine final copyright ownership in complex legal disputes.
Parties may need to resolve such disputes through the appropriate legal process.
14. Repeat Infringement
Where appropriate and in accordance with applicable law, Formcloth may take action concerning parties associated with repeated copyright infringement.
Depending on the circumstances, actions may include:
- Restricting content
- Removing listings
- Terminating access to applicable services
- Refusing content submissions
- Taking other reasonable measures
Any repeat-infringer procedure will be applied in appropriate circumstances.
15. Misrepresentation
Copyright notices and counter-notifications should be submitted carefully and truthfully.
Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), a person who knowingly materially misrepresents that:
- Material is infringing; or
- Material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification
may be liable for damages and other consequences permitted by law.
Do not submit a copyright complaint unless you have a genuine basis for believing that infringement has occurred.
16. Fair Use and Other Copyright Exceptions
Before submitting a copyright complaint, consider whether the disputed use may be permitted by applicable law.
Depending on the circumstances, lawful uses may include:
- Fair use
- Commentary
- Criticism
- News reporting
- Education
- Transformative use
- Other legally recognized exceptions
The application of these principles depends on specific facts and applicable law.
17. Copyright Ownership Disputes
Formcloth may be unable to resolve disputes involving competing claims of copyright ownership.
Examples include:
- Disputed authorship
- Conflicting licenses
- Contract disputes
- Ownership transfers
- Joint ownership claims
Where ownership cannot reasonably be determined through the notice process, the parties may need to obtain independent legal resolution.
18. Product Images
If you believe that a product photograph appearing on formcloth.com infringes your copyright, please identify:
- The original photograph
- Evidence of authorship or ownership
- Original publication location
- The Formcloth product page containing the image
- The specific image involved
Clear documentation helps us review the complaint efficiently.
19. Written Content
Copyright complaints involving:
- Product descriptions
- Articles
- Marketing text
- Website copy
- Guides
- Other written material
should identify both the original copyrighted material and the specific content alleged to infringe it.
20. Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property
The DMCA primarily addresses copyright claims.
Claims concerning:
- Trademarks
- Service marks
- Trade dress
- Brand names
- Design rights
- Other intellectual property
should generally be submitted according to our Intellectual Property Claim Policy.
You may contact:
support@formcloth.com
with a clear description of the applicable intellectual property claim.
21. Information Sharing Related to DMCA Notices
Information contained in a copyright notice or counter-notification may be shared with:
- The party associated with the disputed material
- Legal advisors
- Service providers assisting with claim administration
- Governmental or judicial authorities where required
- Other parties where necessary to process or defend a legal claim
Do not include information in a notice that is unnecessary to process the claim.
22. Privacy
Personal information submitted through the copyright complaint process may be processed for purposes including:
- Reviewing infringement notices
- Processing counter-notifications
- Contacting relevant parties
- Preventing abuse
- Maintaining legal records
- Responding to legal proceedings
- Complying with applicable laws
Personal information is otherwise handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
23. Fraudulent or Abusive Notices
Formcloth may reject, investigate, or take appropriate action regarding notices that appear to:
- Contain knowingly false information
- Misrepresent ownership
- Misrepresent authorization
- Abuse the copyright complaint process
- Harass another party
- Interfere improperly with lawful competition
- Seek removal of lawful material without a legitimate basis
Nothing in this policy requires Formcloth to honor fraudulent or materially deficient notices.
24. No Legal Advice
This DMCA Policy is provided to explain our copyright complaint procedure.
It does not constitute legal advice.
If you are unsure whether:
- You own a copyright
- Material infringes your copyright
- A particular use qualifies as fair use
- You are authorized to submit a notice
- A counter-notification is appropriate
you should consider consulting a qualified intellectual property attorney.
25. No Admission of Liability
Receiving, reviewing, removing, restricting, restoring, or declining to remove material does not constitute an admission by Formcloth regarding:
- Copyright ownership
- Copyright infringement
- Liability
- Validity of a claim
- Validity of a defense
Actions may be taken to administer the applicable notice-and-counter-notice process.
26. Preservation of Rights
Nothing in this policy limits rights, remedies, defenses, or obligations available under applicable copyright law.
Copyright owners and affected parties remain responsible for protecting and enforcing their own legal rights.
27. Changes to This DMCA Policy
We may update this DMCA Policy when reasonably necessary to reflect changes in:
- Applicable law
- Copyright procedures
- Website functionality
- Business operations
- Contact procedures
The current version will be published on formcloth.com with an updated revision date.
28. Related Policies
This DMCA Policy should be read together with:
- Intellectual Property Claim Policy
- Terms of Service
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
- Disclaimer
- Shipping Policy
- Return & Refund Policy
29. Contact Us
For copyright notices, counter-notifications, or questions concerning this DMCA Policy, contact:
Formcloth – Copyright Contact
Website: formcloth.com
Address: 497 Winchester Ave, New Haven, CT 06511-1919, United States
Email: support@formcloth.com
Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Please include “DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice” or “DMCA Counter-Notification” in the subject line, as applicable, and provide the information required by this policy.