Copyright & DMCA Policy

Effective Date: August 30, 2026

Image Depot respects copyright and expects users of the Service to do the same. This policy explains how Image Depot handles copyright complaints involving Content hosted through the Service.

1. Copyright Ownership

Photographers and Studios retain ownership of their original photographs and other Content uploaded to Image Depot. Uploading Content does not transfer copyright ownership to Image Depot. Image Depot receives only the limited rights necessary to provide the Service as described in the Terms of Service.

2. Copyright Complaints

If you believe that Content available through Image Depot infringes your copyright, you may submit a written copyright complaint. A complaint should contain enough information for Image Depot to evaluate the claim, including:

Identification of the copyrighted work
Identification of the allegedly infringing material
Information sufficient to locate the material
Your contact information
A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorized
A statement that the information provided is accurate
A statement that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner, where applicable
Your physical or electronic signature

3. Where to Send Complaints

Image Depot
Email: copyright@imagedepot.net

If Image Depot establishes a designated DMCA agent in the future, the applicable agent information will be published on this page.

4. Response to Complaints

After receiving a sufficiently detailed complaint, Image Depot may:

Review the complaint
Contact the applicable account holder
Temporarily restrict access to disputed Content
Remove allegedly infringing Content
Request additional information
Take other action permitted by applicable law

Image Depot does not determine copyright ownership in complex disputes.

5. Counter-Notifications

If Content was removed because of a copyright complaint and the account holder believes the removal was incorrect, the account holder may submit a counter-notification where permitted by applicable law. The counter-notification should include information required by applicable law. Image Depot may restore Content when legally appropriate.

6. Repeat Infringers

Image Depot may suspend or terminate accounts belonging to users who repeatedly engage in confirmed copyright infringement. The specific action taken may depend on the circumstances, severity, and history of the alleged infringement.

7. False Claims

Submitting knowingly false or materially misleading copyright complaints may result in legal liability. Image Depot may take action against users who abuse the copyright complaint process.

8. Studio Responsibility

Studios are responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary rights and permissions for Content they upload. Image Depot does not independently verify ownership of every photograph uploaded to the Service.

9. Trademark and Other Rights

This policy primarily addresses copyright. Complaints involving trademark, right of publicity, privacy, defamation, personal information, or other legal rights may be submitted to Image Depot for review, although different legal procedures may apply.