DMCA and Copyright Policy

This page explains how to report alleged copyright infringement and how to submit a counter notice. We follow a notice-and-takedown process modeled on the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The steps below help us review claims efficiently and fairly.

Note: This page is for copyright matters only. For other issues, contact support.

Designated Copyright Agent

Email (preferred): [email protected]
Subject line: “Copyright Notice” or “Copyright Counter Notice”

Before You File

Confirm that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act for the owner.
Identify content actually hosted or displayed by our store. We cannot remove content that is not on our website or systems.
Use accurate, specific URLs and include enough detail for us to locate the material.

How to Submit a Copyright Takedown Notice

To request removal or restriction of allegedly infringing material, send a written notice that includes all items below.

Required element	What to include
Your contact information	Full name, organization (if applicable), mailing address, email, and phone number (optional).
Identify the copyrighted work	A clear description of the work you claim is infringed, and (if available) a URL or copy where we can view the original authorized work.
Identify the allegedly infringing material	Exact URL(s) on our site and a description sufficient for us to locate the content.
Good-faith statement	A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
Accuracy and authority statement	A statement that the information in your notice is accurate, and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf, made under penalty of perjury.
Signature	Physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is acceptable for email).

What We Do After Receiving a Notice

Stage	Action	Typical timing
Acknowledge	We log and review your notice. We may contact you for clarification if anything is missing.	We aim to acknowledge within 2 business days.
Disable or remove	If the notice appears valid, we may restrict or remove the content on a temporary basis.	Usually within 1–3 business days after validation.
Notify the poster	We send the notice (with your contact details) to the user or party who provided the material.	Promptly after action is taken.
Counter notice	If we receive a proper counter notice, we will forward it to you.	Upon receipt.
Potential restoration	Unless you inform us that you have filed a legal action seeking a court order, we may restore the content after the applicable waiting period.	Typically 10–14 business days after we forward the counter notice.

We may decline or delay action on incomplete notices.

How to Submit a Counter Notice

If your material was removed and you believe it was due to mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter notice containing all items below.

Required element	What to include
Your contact information	Full name, mailing address, email, and phone number (optional). If you represent a business, include your title.
Identify the material	The content that was removed or disabled and the exact URL where it appeared before removal.
Mistake/misidentification statement	A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Jurisdiction and service	A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of a court of competent authority and that you will accept service of process from the original complainant (or their agent).
Signature	Physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is acceptable for email).

We will forward your counter notice to the original complainant. If we are not informed of a court action within the applicable period, we may restore the content at our discretion.

Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate, we may suspend or terminate access or related user privileges of parties determined to be repeat infringers. We may also remove content without prior notice if we reasonably believe it infringes copyrights.

Misuse and Accuracy

Submitting false or bad‑faith notices or counter notices may have legal consequences.
Only the copyright owner or an authorized agent should file a notice.
For trademark, privacy, or other concerns, contact us for guidance.

Where This Applies

This process applies to content we host or control on essentialmanwear.shop and related store assets. For content on third‑party platforms, please contact those platforms directly.