DMCA

DMCA Policy

Last Updated: September 12, 2026

Pleatwear respects the intellectual property rights of others and responds to valid copyright infringement notices concerning content appearing on pleatwear.com.

This DMCA Policy explains how copyright owners or their authorized representatives may submit a copyright infringement notice and how affected parties may submit a counter-notification where applicable under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, including 17 U.S.C. § 512.

Summary

DMCA Information	Details
Store	Pleatwear
Website	pleatwear.com
Applies To	Copyright infringement claims involving content on our website
Notice Method	Email or written notice
DMCA Contact Email	support@pleatwear.com
Business Address	105 S Main St 215, West Hartford, CT 06107-2518, United States
Required Notice Elements	Identification of copyrighted work, infringing material, contact information, good-faith statement, accuracy statement, and signature
Counter-Notification	Available where content was removed or restricted because of mistake or misidentification
Repeat Infringement	Appropriate action may be taken against repeat infringers
Support Hours	Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

1. Copyright Policy

Pleatwear respects copyrights and expects users, content providers, suppliers, partners, and other third parties to respect copyright law.

We do not knowingly intend to publish or maintain content that infringes valid third-party copyrights.

If you believe copyrighted material has been used on pleatwear.com without authorization, you may submit a copyright infringement notice as described below.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to copyright claims involving content appearing on pleatwear.com, including, where applicable:

Product photographs.
Graphics.
Artwork.
Written descriptions.
Website text.
Videos.
Promotional materials.
Illustrations.
Original designs protected by copyright.
Other copyright-protected content.

Trademark, trade dress, design-right, or other intellectual property claims should generally be submitted under our Intellectual Property Claim Policy.

3. Who May Submit a DMCA Notice

A copyright notice may be submitted by:

The copyright owner.
A person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
An authorized legal representative.
An authorized licensing or rights-management representative.

If you are acting for another person or organization, you should have authority to submit the claim.

4. Before Submitting a Notice

Before submitting a copyright complaint, please consider whether the disputed use may be:

Authorized by the copyright owner.
Covered by a valid license.
Permitted by law.
Fair use.
Public domain material.
Otherwise legally permitted.

Knowingly submitting materially false information in a copyright notice may result in legal liability.

5. How to Submit a Copyright Infringement Notice

Email: support@pleatwear.com

or by written correspondence to:

Pleatwear
105 S Main St 215
West Hartford, CT 06107-2518
United States

For faster identification, use a subject line such as:

DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice

6. Required Elements of a DMCA Notice

A valid notice should include the information required under applicable law.

6.1 Identification of the Copyrighted Work

Identify the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.

If multiple copyrighted works are involved, you may provide a representative list where permitted.

Please include information such as:

Title of the work.
Description of the work.
Original publication location.
Copyright registration number, if available.
Original URL or source, where applicable.

7. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material

Clearly identify the material on pleatwear.com that you believe infringes your copyright.

Please provide:

Exact URL of the relevant page.
Product name, if applicable.
Description of the material.
Screenshot, where helpful.
Any other information reasonably sufficient for us to locate the material.

General notices that do not identify specific content may not provide enough information for review.

8. Contact Information

Your notice should include sufficient contact information, such as:

Full legal name.
Company or organization name, if applicable.
Mailing address.
Telephone number.
Email address.

This information allows us to communicate with you regarding the claim.

9. Good-Faith Statement

Your notice should include a statement substantially confirming that:

You have a good-faith belief that the disputed use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.

10. Accuracy and Authority Statement

Your notice should also include a statement substantially confirming that:

The information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

11. Signature

A valid notice should include:

A physical signature, or
An electronic signature

of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner's behalf.

Typing your full legal name may qualify as an electronic signature where legally sufficient.

12. Sample DMCA Notice Format

You may organize your notice as follows:

Copyright Owner: [Full Legal Name / Company]
Authorized Representative: [If applicable]
Email: [Email Address]
Mailing Address: [Address]
Telephone: [Telephone Number]
Copyrighted Work:
[Identify and describe the original copyrighted work.]
Allegedly Infringing Material:
[Identify the material appearing on pleatwear.com.]
URL:
[Provide the exact URL.]
Good-Faith Statement:
I have a good-faith belief that the use of the material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
Accuracy and Authority Statement:
I state, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate and that I am the copyright owner or am authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Electronic or Physical Signature:
[Full Legal Name]

13. Review of Copyright Notices

After receiving a sufficiently complete notice, Pleatwear may review:

The copyrighted work identified.
The allegedly infringing material.
Ownership information.
Licensing information.
Website records.
Supporting documentation.
Any relevant response from the party responsible for the material.

We may request additional information if the notice is incomplete or unclear.

14. Actions We May Take

Depending on the circumstances, we may:

Remove allegedly infringing material.
Disable access to the material.
Temporarily restrict content while a claim is reviewed.
Contact the party responsible for the content.
Request additional documentation.
Restore content where legally appropriate.
Decline an unsupported or invalid claim.
Take other action required or permitted by applicable law.

Submitting a notice does not automatically guarantee removal.

15. Notification to the Affected Party

Where appropriate, if content is removed or access is disabled in response to a copyright notice, we may notify the affected party.

The notice may include sufficient information to explain:

That content was removed or restricted.
The basis for the copyright complaint.
How a counter-notification may be submitted.

Information may be shared only to the extent reasonably necessary for handling the matter or as required by law.

16. Counter-Notification

If you believe content was removed or disabled because of:

Mistake.
Misidentification.
Incorrect ownership information.
An incorrect copyright claim.

you may submit a counter-notification where applicable under copyright law.

17. Required Elements of a Counter-Notification

A counter-notification should include:

Identification of Removed Material

Identify the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.

Contact Information

Provide:

Full legal name.
Mailing address.
Telephone number.
Email address.

Statement Under Penalty of Perjury

Include a statement that you consent, 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 Statement

Where required under 17 U.S.C. § 512, your counter-notification should include a statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States Federal District Court and agreeing to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or that person's authorized representative.

Signature

Include a physical or electronic signature.

18. Sample Counter-Notification Format

A counter-notification may be organized as follows:

Full Legal Name: [Name]
Address: [Address]
Telephone: [Telephone Number]
Email: [Email Address]
Material Removed or Disabled:
[Describe the material.]
Previous Location:
[Provide the URL where the material appeared.]
Statement:
I state under penalty of perjury that I have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Jurisdiction and Service Statement:
I consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States Federal District Court as required by applicable law and agree to accept service of process from the person who provided the original copyright notice or that person's authorized representative.
Electronic or Physical Signature:
[Full Legal Name]

19. Where to Send a Counter-Notification

Counter-notifications may be submitted to:

Email: support@pleatwear.com

or mailed to:

Pleatwear
105 S Main St 215
West Hartford, CT 06107-2518
United States

Use a clear subject line such as:

DMCA Counter-Notification

20. Processing a Counter-Notification

If we receive a valid counter-notification, we may provide a copy to the person who submitted the original copyright complaint where permitted or required by law.

Where the applicable statutory process applies, removed material may be eligible for restoration unless the original complaining party informs us that appropriate legal action has been filed seeking to prevent restoration.

Any restoration will be handled in accordance with applicable law and the facts of the specific case.

21. Repeat Infringers

Where appropriate and in circumstances covered by applicable law, Pleatwear may take reasonable action concerning repeat copyright infringement.

Possible actions may include:

Removal of content.
Restriction of content-submission privileges.
Termination of relevant relationships.
Restriction of access to website features.

Decisions are made based on the circumstances and available information.

22. Misrepresentation

That content is infringing.
That content was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification.

All notices and counter-notifications should therefore be accurate and submitted in good faith.

23. False or Fraudulent Notices

Do not submit:

False notices.
Fraudulent copyright claims.
Claims involving works you do not own or represent.
Claims intended solely to harass another party.
Claims intended to interfere unlawfully with legitimate competition.

We may reject notices that appear fraudulent, abusive, or materially incomplete.

24. Copyright Ownership Evidence

Where reasonably necessary, we may ask for supporting information such as:

Copyright registration records.
Original source files.
Original publication records.
Licensing agreements.
Assignment documents.
Dated creative files.
Other documentation reasonably demonstrating ownership or authority.

The type of evidence required depends on the circumstances.

25. Copyright Registration

A copyright registration number may help us assess a claim, but registration information is not necessarily required for every copyright notice.

The legal requirements for enforcement may depend on:

Applicable jurisdiction.
Type of work.
Nature of the claim.
Procedural context.

26. Fair Use and Other Lawful Uses

Not every use of copyrighted material constitutes infringement.

Depending on the circumstances, lawful uses may include:

Fair use.
Licensed use.
Authorized use.
Public domain use.
Uses permitted by applicable statutory exceptions.

Claimants should consider these possibilities before submitting a copyright complaint.

27. Third-Party Content

Certain website content may originate from:

Suppliers.
Service providers.
Content licensors.
Customers.
Other third parties.

If a valid copyright complaint concerns third-party material, we may contact the relevant party for additional information.

28. User-Submitted Content

Where pleatwear.com permits user-submitted content, users are responsible for ensuring they have the right to submit that material.

Users should not submit content that unlawfully infringes:

Copyright.
Trademark rights.
Privacy rights.
Publicity rights.
Other third-party rights.

29. Content Owned by Pleatwear

Unless otherwise stated, original content owned by Pleatwear may include:

Original website text.
Original product photography.
Original graphics.
Original promotional content.
Original branding materials.
Original layout elements.

Unauthorized copying or commercial reproduction may violate applicable law.

30. Third-Party Copyrights

Third-party content, trademarks, logos, photographs, and other protected works remain the property of their respective rights holders.

Reference to third-party brands or services does not transfer ownership to Pleatwear.

31. Privacy of Notice Information

Information submitted with a copyright notice or counter-notification may be processed as necessary to:

Review the claim.
Communicate with relevant parties.
Maintain records.
Comply with legal obligations.
Respond to litigation or legal process.

Please review our Privacy Policy for additional information regarding personal information.

32. Disclosure of Notice Information

In appropriate circumstances, information contained in a copyright notice or counter-notification may be provided to:

The affected content provider.
The complaining party.
Legal advisors.
Courts.
Government authorities.
Service providers involved in handling the complaint.

We do not intentionally disclose information unrelated to the copyright matter unless legally required.

33. Sensitive Information

Do not include unnecessary sensitive information in a DMCA notice.

In particular, do not send:

Payment card information.
Passwords.
Social Security numbers.
Unrelated financial information.
Other sensitive credentials.

Provide only the information reasonably necessary to support the claim.

34. No Legal Advice

This policy provides information about our copyright complaint process.

It is not legal advice and does not replace advice from a qualified attorney.

If you are uncertain about:

Copyright ownership.
Fair use.
Licensing.
DMCA requirements.
Counter-notification consequences.

you should consider obtaining independent legal advice before submitting a notice.

35. No Binding Copyright Determination

Our review of a copyright claim is an administrative and operational process.

Unless otherwise required by law, Pleatwear does not act as a court and does not issue binding judicial determinations regarding copyright ownership or infringement.

Parties remain responsible for asserting their rights through appropriate legal channels.