Intellectual Property & DMCA Policy

1. Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content available on EmpireBloom is the property of EmpireBloom or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Logos and Brand names
• Website design and layout
• Product photography and original graphics
• Written content, blog articles, and product descriptions
• Icons, videos, and digital downloads
• Branding materials

No content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, or used without prior written permission.

2. Respect for Third-Party Intellectual Property

EmpireBloom is committed to respecting others' intellectual property rights. We strive to ensure that every product, design, image, and piece of content offered on our website:

• is original,
• is properly licensed,
• is in the public domain,
• or is used with permission.

We do not knowingly sell or display products that infringe copyrights, trademarks, patents, design rights, publicity rights, or other proprietary rights.

3. Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

If you believe that material on EmpireBloom infringes your copyright, you may submit a written DMCA notice that includes:

• Your full legal name and Company name (if applicable)
• Mailing address, Email address, and Telephone number
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
• The exact URL(s) where the allegedly infringing material appears
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized
• A statement that the information provided is accurate
• A statement under penalty of perjury that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
• Your physical or electronic signature

Send notices to:

Email: legal@empirebloom.store

4. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA notice, EmpireBloom may:

• investigate the claim;
• temporarily disable access to the content;
• remove the content if appropriate;
• contact the supplier or creator;
• request additional information if necessary.

We reserve the right to remove any content that appears to infringe intellectual property rights without prior notice.

5. Counter-Notification

If you believe the content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:

• Your full name, Mailing address, Telephone number, and Email address
• Identification of the removed material and its location before removal
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the material was removed in error or due to misidentification
• A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court
• Your physical or electronic signature

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material unless the original complainant files legal action within the time permitted by applicable law.

6. Repeat Infringement Policy

EmpireBloom maintains a zero-tolerance policy for repeated intellectual property violations. We reserve the right to:

• remove products;
• suspend supplier relationships;
• terminate vendor access;
• refuse future product listings;
• permanently ban repeat infringers.

7. Product Review and Supplier Compliance

Before products are published, we may review them for potential intellectual property issues. Suppliers may be required to verify that products:

• do not infringe copyrights;
• do not violate trademarks;
• do not copy patented products;
• do not misuse protected artwork;
• comply with applicable laws.

EmpireBloom reserves the right to reject or remove any product that raises intellectual property issues.

8. Trademark Notice

"EmpireBloom," the EmpireBloom logo, slogans, and associated branding are trademarks or trade dress of EmpireBloom unless otherwise indicated.

Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

9. User Responsibilities

Users agree not to:

• upload infringing materials;
• copy EmpireBloom content;
• use copyrighted images without permission;
• submit counterfeit products;
• violate trademark rights;
• impersonate another brand or creator.

Violating this policy may result in account suspension or legal action.

10. Limitation of Liability

EmpireBloom responds promptly to legitimate intellectual property complaints but cannot guarantee that all third-party content will always be free from infringement.

Nothing in this policy constitutes legal advice or imposes additional legal obligations beyond applicable law.

11. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our business practices, or platform requirements.

The updated version will be posted on this page, with a revised Effective Date.