Effective Date: August 5, 2026

This Intellectual Property Claim Policy explains how copyright owners, trademark owners, authorized representatives, and other rights holders may report content on minimaltank.shop that they believe infringes their intellectual property rights.

Minimaltank respects the intellectual property rights of others and reviews properly submitted claims in good faith.

Summary

1. Our Commitment

Minimaltank respects valid intellectual property rights, including rights relating to:

• Copyrighted works
• Trademarks
• Service marks
• Trade names
• Trade dress
• Product designs
• Logos
• Photographs
• Written content
• Artwork
• Graphics
• Other legally protected materials

We do not knowingly authorize the use of content that infringes another party’s valid rights.

2. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to intellectual property claims involving content displayed on or through minimaltank.shop, including:

• Product photographs
• Product descriptions
• Logos
• Brand names
• Graphics
• Artwork
• Videos
• Website text
• Promotional materials
• Page layouts
• Other published content

This policy does not determine private disputes involving matters outside Minimaltank’s control.

3. Who May Submit a Claim

A claim may be submitted by:

• The intellectual property owner
• An authorized representative of the owner
• A licensed agent with authority to enforce the applicable rights
• Legal counsel acting for the owner

A person submitting a claim on behalf of another party must be able to demonstrate authorization when requested.

4. Types of Claims We Review

We may review claims involving:

Copyright

Claims that website content reproduces, displays, distributes, or otherwise uses a protected work without authorization.

Trademark

Claims involving unauthorized or confusing use of:

• Brand names
• Logos
• Service marks
• Product names
• Trade names
• Other source identifiers

Trade Dress

Claims involving the unauthorized use of distinctive product packaging, presentation, appearance, or commercial design that may create customer confusion.

Design or Other Rights

Claims involving protected product designs, registered designs, or other intellectual property rights recognized under applicable law.

5. Information Required in a Claim

To allow us to review a claim properly, the claimant should provide all of the following:

• Full legal name of the rights owner
• Full name of the person submitting the claim
• Company or organization name, where applicable
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Identification of the intellectual property right involved
• Description of the protected work, mark, design, or material
• Registration number, where applicable
• Country or jurisdiction of registration, where applicable
• Direct URL of each disputed page or item
• Clear description of the allegedly infringing material
• Explanation of why the use is unauthorized
• Evidence of ownership or authorization
• Supporting documents, screenshots, or records
• A statement that the information provided is accurate
• A statement that the claimant has a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized
• A physical or electronic signature

Incomplete claims may delay the review process.

6. How to Submit a Claim

Send the complete claim to:

support@minimaltank.shop

Use the subject line:

Intellectual Property Claim – [Rights Owner Name]

The email should clearly identify every disputed page, product, image, or item.

General statements without specific URLs or supporting information may not be sufficient for review.

7. Supporting Evidence

Relevant evidence may include:

• Copyright registration
• Trademark registration
• Design registration
• License agreement
• Assignment agreement
• Authorization letter
• Original publication records
• Dated source files
• Original product images
• Screenshots
• Sales records
• Legal correspondence
• Public registration database records
• Other documents demonstrating ownership or enforcement authority

Sensitive information that is unrelated to the claim should be removed or redacted before submission.

Do not send full payment card numbers, passwords, or unrelated personal documents.

8. Copyright Claim Statement

For a copyright-related claim, include a statement substantially confirming that:

• You are the copyright owner or authorized to act for the owner.
• You have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or applicable law.
• The information submitted is accurate.
• You understand that knowingly false or misleading claims may result in legal consequences.

9. Trademark Claim Requirements

A trademark claim should identify:

• The trademark owner
• The mark being asserted
• Registration number, if registered
• Registration jurisdiction
• Classes of goods or services covered
• The disputed website material
• The specific URLs involved
• The basis for alleged infringement
• The likelihood of customer confusion
• Evidence that the claimant is authorized to enforce the mark

Possession of a trademark registration does not automatically establish that every use of a similar word, phrase, or image is unlawful.

10. Good-Faith Review

After receiving a sufficiently complete claim, Minimaltank may:

• Confirm receipt
• Review the submitted information
• Review the disputed content
• Request additional evidence
• Contact the person who supplied the disputed material
• Temporarily restrict access to content
• Remove or modify content
• Decline the claim when evidence is insufficient
• Restore content when appropriate
• Take other reasonable action

Submitting a claim does not guarantee removal.

11. Review Time

We review intellectual property claims as promptly as reasonably possible.

The review period may depend on:

• Completeness of the claim
• Number of disputed items
• Complexity of the ownership issue
• Need for additional documentation
• Responses from relevant parties
• Applicable legal requirements

Claims lacking essential information may remain pending until the missing information is provided.

12. Temporary Action

When a claim appears sufficiently credible or requires further investigation, Minimaltank may temporarily:

• Hide a product page
• Disable access to disputed material
• Remove a photograph
• Suspend publication of content
• Restrict a listing
• Pause related promotional use

Temporary action does not constitute an admission of infringement.

13. Removal or Correction

When a claim is substantiated, Minimaltank may take one or more of the following actions:

• Remove disputed content
• Replace an image
• Revise a product description
• Correct attribution
• Disable a product listing
• Stop promotional use
• Restrict a user or supplier
• Take other appropriate remedial action

The selected action depends on the nature and scope of the issue.

14. Insufficient Claims

A claim may be delayed, rejected, or closed when:

• Ownership is not established
• The claimant lacks authority
• No specific URL is provided
• The disputed material is not identified
• Supporting evidence is missing
• The claim concerns content not controlled by Minimaltank
• The claim is unrelated to intellectual property
• The submission contains materially inconsistent information
• The claim appears abusive, fraudulent, or knowingly misleading

We may request clarification before making a decision.

15. Response From the Affected Party

When appropriate, Minimaltank may provide the affected party with notice of the claim and an opportunity to respond.

The response may include:

• Evidence of ownership
• License information
• Authorization records
• Explanation of lawful use
• Evidence of independent creation
• Identification of the original supplier
• Other relevant supporting information

We may consider information from both parties before deciding what action to take.

16. Counter-Statement

A person who believes material was removed or restricted because of a mistake or misidentification may submit a counter-statement to:

support@minimaltank.shop

The counter-statement should include:

• Full legal name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Identification of the removed or restricted material
• Original URL
• Explanation of why the action was incorrect
• Evidence supporting lawful use
• A statement that the information is accurate
• A physical or electronic signature

Submission of a counter-statement does not guarantee restoration.

17. Restoration of Content

Minimaltank may restore content when:

• The original claim is withdrawn
• Ownership cannot be adequately established
• Authorization is demonstrated
• The material was misidentified
• The use is otherwise lawful
• Restoration is required by applicable law
• The dispute has been resolved

Minimaltank may continue restricting content while a material legal dispute remains unresolved.

18. Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate, Minimaltank may take action against parties that repeatedly provide infringing material.

Actions may include:

• Removal of listings
• Suspension of access
• Termination of supplier relationships
• Refusal to publish future content
• Account restrictions
• Other appropriate measures

Decisions are based on the circumstances and available evidence.

19. False or Misleading Claims

Do not submit a claim unless you have a reasonable good-faith basis.

A claimant may be responsible for losses, costs, damages, or legal consequences resulting from a knowingly false, fraudulent, or materially misleading claim.

Minimaltank may reject or restrict submissions from persons who repeatedly abuse the claim process.

20. Confidentiality and Disclosure

Information submitted with a claim may be shared when reasonably necessary with:

• The person who supplied the disputed content
• Relevant service providers
• Hosting or e-commerce providers
• Legal advisers
• Insurance providers
• Government authorities
• Courts
• Other parties required by law

Do not include information that is unnecessary to evaluate the claim.

We cannot guarantee that every detail submitted will remain confidential.

21. Personal Information

Personal information submitted through the claim process may be used to:

• Verify identity and authority
• Review ownership evidence
• Communicate with involved parties
• Investigate the claim
• Maintain legal records
• Prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations
• Establish or defend legal claims

Information is handled in accordance with the Minimaltank Privacy Policy.

22. No Legal Determination

Minimaltank is not a court and does not issue binding legal judgments regarding ownership, infringement, validity, or enforceability.

Our role is limited to reviewing content under our control and taking reasonable action based on:

• Available evidence
• Website policies
• Applicable legal requirements
• Operational considerations

Complex disputes may need to be resolved directly between the involved parties or through an appropriate legal process.

23. Third-Party Platforms

Some website functions may be provided through third-party platforms, payment providers, hosting services, social media services, or advertising services.

Claims concerning content controlled exclusively by another service should be submitted directly to that service through its designated reporting process.

Minimaltank cannot remove content from systems that it does not control.

24. Product Suppliers and Content Sources

Some product information or media may be received from authorized suppliers, licensors, contractors, or service providers.

When a claim concerns supplier-provided material, Minimaltank may:

• Contact the supplier
• Request proof of authorization
• Temporarily restrict the content
• Remove the content
• Terminate the supplier relationship
• Request indemnification or other contractual remedies

25. Fair Use and Other Lawful Uses

Not every use of protected material constitutes infringement.

Depending on the applicable law and circumstances, certain uses may be permitted because of:

• License
• Consent
• Fair use
• Nominative use
• Exhaustion or first-sale principles
• Commentary
• Comparison
• News reporting
• Other statutory exceptions

Minimaltank may consider such circumstances during its review but does not provide legal advice.

26. No Waiver of Rights

Nothing in this policy:

• Transfers ownership of intellectual property
• Grants a license
• Waives any legal defense
• Prevents a rights holder from pursuing lawful remedies
• Prevents an affected party from disputing a claim
• Limits mandatory rights under applicable law

27. Policy Updates

Minimaltank may update this Intellectual Property Claim Policy to reflect changes involving:

• Website operations
• Claim procedures
• Service providers
• Legal requirements
• Intellectual property practices
• Security or fraud-prevention measures

The current version will be published on minimaltank.shop with a revised effective date.

28. Contact Information

Intellectual property claims and related questions should be sent to:

Store: Minimaltank

Website: minimaltank.shop

Email: support@minimaltank.shop

Address: 25 Polk Ave Apt 1, Waterbury, CT 06708-4220, United States

Support Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)