Fabrics – Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy

1. What is copyright?

Copyright is a legal right that protects original, tangible, and creative works of authorship. It generally grants rights holders exclusive rights to copy their work, create derivative works, display or perform the work publicly, and distribute the work. It can protect visual and audiovisual works (photos, videos, films, TV shows), audio works (music, sound recordings, spoken word), written works (books, articles, scripts), and software or digital creations.

2. What copyright does not protect

Copyright generally does not protect facts or data, ideas, concepts, methods, or short phrases, names, titles, or slogans. Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself. Many countries also recognize exceptions or limitations (e.g., fair use, quotation, criticism, review, parody, satire, pastiche). Whether a use qualifies depends on the specific circumstances and applicable law.

3. Fabrics’ copyright policy

• Fabrics respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same.
• You may not post content that infringes someone else’s copyright or other intellectual property rights.
• Examples of violations: uploading photos/videos taken from another creator without permission; posting links to pirated movies, music, or software; uploading catalogue images, lookbooks, or professional fashion photography you do not own; facilitating or encouraging copyright infringement.

4. What is generally not a violation

Context and law matter, but generally: describing a copyrighted work without copying it; significantly transforming a work for criticism, commentary, parody, or satire; using facts, methods, or ideas in your own words; using works in the public domain; uses permitted by fair use or other legal exceptions. Giving credit alone does not make a use lawful.

5. Your responsibility when posting content

• Did I create this content myself?
• Do I have permission or a licence to use this content?
• Is the content protected by copyright?
• Does my use fall under a legal exception (such as fair use or parody)?
• Posting content found online, even if widely shared, may still infringe copyright.

6. Reporting copyright infringement

Only a copyright owner or their authorised representative may report infringement. Submit a report through our reporting tools or by contacting our designated copyright contact.

• Your full name and contact information.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
• Information sufficient to locate the allegedly infringing content.
• A statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorised.
• A declaration that the information is accurate, made under penalty of perjury.
• Your electronic or physical signature.
• Submitting misleading or fraudulent reports may result in account action and legal liability.

7. What happens after a valid report

• Remove or restrict access to the reported content.
• Notify the user who posted the content.
• Confirm removal to the reporting party.
• In appropriate cases, take enforcement action against repeat infringers (feature limits, suspension, or permanent removal).

8. Appeals and counter-notices

If your content is removed and you believe this was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit an appeal or counter-notice.

• Identification of the removed content.
• A statement of good-faith belief that the content was removed in error.
• Your contact information.
• Consent to jurisdiction where required by law.
• If the reporting party does not take further legal action within the required timeframe, we may restore the content where legally and technically possible. Restored content after a successful appeal will not count against a user under our repeat infringer policy.

9. Repeat infringer policy

• Content removal.
• Posting or upload restrictions.
• Temporary suspension.
• Permanent account termination.
• Severity depends on factors such as frequency, intent, and the nature of the infringement.

10. Copyright vs trademarks

Copyright protects original creative works (photos, videos, music, writing); trademark protects brand identifiers such as names, logos, and slogans. Misuse of brand logos or trade dress causing confusion may violate trademark law even if it is not copyright infringement.

11. Legal frameworks

Fabrics operates a hybrid notice-and-action system consistent with: the UK and EU Digital Services Act (DSA); applicable EU and UK copyright laws; the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), where applicable. Laws vary by country; Fabrics cannot provide legal advice. Consult a qualified legal professional if unsure.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Copyright Policy or wish to report infringement, please contact Fabrics through the in-app reporting tools or our official support channels.