DMCA Policy

At Leatheq (www.leatheq.com), we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our visitors and content contributors to do the same.
This Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) Policy explains our procedures for handling copyright infringement claims and protecting original content on our website.

Leatheq’s goal is to provide reliable, educational, and informative content about leather, leather craftsmanship, fashion trends, lifestyle topics, and sustainability — while maintaining full respect for copyright laws.

1. Ownership of Content

All content published on Leatheq, including (but not limited to) text, articles, graphics, images, and layout design, is the intellectual property of Leatheq, unless otherwise stated.
Content sourced from third parties is properly credited and used under fair use guidelines or with explicit permission.

You may not copy, reproduce, or distribute any Leatheq content without proper attribution or written consent from the website administrator. Any unauthorized use of our materials constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

2. Policy Overview

Leatheq complies with the provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), a United States law that protects creators and copyright holders from unauthorized use of their work online.
If you believe that your copyrighted material has been copied, reproduced, or posted on Leatheq without authorization, you may file a DMCA Takedown Notice as described below.

We take all valid DMCA notices seriously and act promptly to investigate and remove infringing content when necessary.

3. Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you are a copyright owner or authorized representative and believe that your intellectual property has been used on Leatheq without permission, please submit a written DMCA Takedown Notice that includes the following details:

  1. Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
  2. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
  3. The exact URL or location on our website where the infringing material is found.
  4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. An electronic or physical signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.

Please send your DMCA notice to:
📧 Email: admin@leatheq.com

4. Our Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA Takedown Notice, Leatheq will:

  • Review the claim and verify the validity of the notice.
  • Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
  • Notify the user or contributor who posted the content about the takedown.

If the allegedly infringing material belongs to a third-party source or is used under fair use principles, we will review and respond accordingly.

5. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification to request restoration of the content.
Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Your full name, address, phone number, and email address.
  2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and its previous location on the website.
  3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
  4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of your local court system.
  5. Your physical or electronic signature.

Counter-notifications should also be sent to:
📧 Email: admin@leatheq.com

After receiving a valid counter-notice, we may restore the removed material unless the original complainant files a legal action seeking to restrain the allegedly infringing activity within 14 business days.

6. Repeat Infringers

Leatheq has a zero-tolerance policy toward repeated copyright infringement.
Any user or contributor found repeatedly posting copyrighted material without authorization may have their access permanently restricted, and their content will be removed without further notice.

7. Fair Use Disclaimer

Leatheq may include copyrighted material under fair use, as permitted by copyright law, for purposes such as:

  • Commentary
  • Criticism
  • Education
  • Research
  • News reporting

We always aim to credit original creators and use such materials responsibly and within legal boundaries. If you believe our use of your content violates fair use guidelines, please contact us directly before filing a formal DMCA complaint — we’re happy to resolve the issue amicably.

8. Changes to This Policy

Leatheq reserves the right to modify or update this DMCA Policy at any time without prior notice.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our copyright practices.

9. Contact Information

For all DMCA-related requests, concerns, or copyright questions, please contact us at:

📧 Email: admin@leatheq.com
🌐 Website: www.leatheq.com