Intellectual Property & Content Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Content Policy outlines the rules and responsibilities regarding intellectual property and user-submitted content on Printabotic. This policy is part of our Terms of Service.

1. Your Responsibility

You are solely responsible for ensuring that all content you upload, submit, or use through our Services does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights. This includes but is not limited to: images, photographs, logos, trademarks, brand names, fictional characters, artwork, fonts, and any other creative content.

By uploading content to Printabotic, you affirm that you either own the rights to the content or have obtained proper authorization from the rights holder(s).

2. Logo and Trademark Policy

If you upload a logo, trademark, or brand identity, you represent that you are the owner of that mark or an authorized agent acting on behalf of the owner. Printabotic does not independently verify ownership of logos and trademarks. We rely entirely on your representation.

Examples of authorized use include: your own company logo, logos you designed or commissioned with proper work-for-hire agreements, logos for which you hold a valid trademark license. Unauthorized use of third-party trademarks may result in legal action against you, not Printabotic.

3. Prohibited Content

The following content is strictly prohibited on Printabotic:

  • Counterfeit goods: Content designed to imitate or pass off as another brand's products
  • Unauthorized fan art: Artwork depicting copyrighted characters, logos, or properties without a license from the rights holder (e.g., Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Nintendo, sports team logos)
  • Sports team logos and mascots: Professional, collegiate, and Olympic logos, mascots, and marks without authorization from the respective league or institution
  • University and school logos: Collegiate and institutional marks, seals, or mascots without authorization
  • Celebrity images: Photographs or likenesses of celebrities, public figures, or private individuals without their written consent
  • Military and government insignia: Official seals, emblems, or insignia used in a misleading manner
  • Hateful, violent, or illegal content: Content promoting hate, violence, discrimination, or illegal activities
  • Defamatory or obscene content: Content that is libelous, slanderous, or obscene

4. AI-Generated Content

AI-generated backgrounds and design elements are provided as creative tools. AI outputs may occasionally resemble existing works or styles. You assume full responsibility for reviewing and approving all AI-generated content before placing your order. Printabotic is not liable for any intellectual property claims arising from AI-generated content that you approve and order.

5. Right to Refuse and Cancel

Printabotic reserves the right, at our sole discretion, to:

  • Refuse to print any order that we believe may violate this Content Policy
  • Cancel orders already in production if a valid intellectual property complaint is received
  • Remove content from our systems that violates this policy
  • Retain design fees and production costs for orders cancelled due to policy violations

Our decision to refuse or cancel an order does not constitute an admission that the content is infringing, nor does our acceptance of an order constitute endorsement or verification that the content is non-infringing.

6. DMCA Copyright Policy

Printabotic respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Filing a Copyright Complaint (DMCA Takedown Notice)

If you believe that content on Printabotic infringes your copyright, please send a written notice to our Designated Agent containing:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work(s) claimed to have been infringed
  3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information sufficient for us to locate it
  4. Your contact information (address, telephone number, email address)
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

DMCA Designated Agent

DMCA Designated Agent: Kiss My Pixels LLC
Send DMCA notices to: [email protected]
Subject line: "DMCA Takedown Notice"

We will respond to valid DMCA notices within 24–48 hours.

Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice containing: your physical or electronic signature; identification of the removed material; a statement under penalty of perjury that removal was a mistake or misidentification; your name, address, and telephone number; and consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in your district.

7. Trademark Complaints

For trademark infringement complaints (not covered by the DMCA), please contact us at [email protected] with details of the trademark, registration number (if applicable), and the infringing content. We will investigate and take appropriate action.

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

Printabotic maintains and enforces a policy for terminating accounts of repeat infringers:

  • First violation: Written warning and removal of infringing content. The order may be cancelled with applicable refund per our Refund Policy.
  • Second violation: Account suspension for 30 days. Any pending orders containing infringing content will be cancelled.
  • Third violation: Permanent account termination. All pending orders will be cancelled. The user will be prohibited from creating new accounts.

We maintain records of all intellectual property complaints and actions taken.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Kiss My Pixels LLC d/b/a Printabotic, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from your content or your violation of this Content Policy. This obligation survives account termination.

10. No Obligation to Monitor

Printabotic has no obligation to proactively monitor or screen user-submitted content for potential intellectual property violations. Any review we conduct is at our discretion and for our own purposes, and does not create any duty, liability, or guarantee regarding content compliance.

11. Contact

For questions about this Content Policy, contact us at [email protected].