Pulp Poster Content Guidelines

Pulp Poster is a community built on respect and recognition of artists. We kindly remind you to uphold these values when posting work on Pulp Poster. Please ensure that all the works you upload are your own, original ideas and do not infringe on the intellectual property or publicity rights of others. By doing so, you help us foster the supportive and creative environment that is Pulp Poster. Stealing others’ work and passing it off as your own is not only against our principles but also against the law. If you feel that your work has been copied or you represent an artist or company that has had their work infringed upon then step one is to ask the vendor to remove the the offending listing. If the vendor does not respond within 48hrs of the report please contact us providing the relevant information.

There are several international treaties related to intellectual property, but laws vary worldwide. Generally speaking:

• COPYRIGHT Law protects the expression of an original idea recorded in a tangible form, such as artwork in the form of photographs or paintings, and literary works like poems or stories.
• TRADEMARK Law protects the use of words, symbols, designs, or logos that identify and distinguish a source of goods.
• PUBLICITY RIGHTS protect an individual’s name, image, and likeness. This means you cannot use someone else’s identity for commercial advantage without their consent.

A Note on Fair Use:

You might be able to incorporate someone else’s copyright or trademark into your work if it qualifies as “fair use” or another permissible use. However, “fair use” typically applies in limited circumstances and is a complex concept with varying scope in different countries. Even if you believe your work is covered by “fair use,” consult an attorney before using it in connection with the Pulp Poster service. Remember, Pulp Poster must act in accordance with its Notice and Takedown procedure upon receiving a report. Certain works may be taken down without a specific report if potential infringement issues are identified.

Ultimately, you take full responsibility for the works you upload and display on Pulp Poster. This responsibility is reflected in the Pulp Poster User Agreement. Use of the Pulp Poster website indicates continued acceptance of this Agreement.

So, please do us all a favor: if someone else created or owns the rights to a picture, painting, photograph, logo, story, poem, or any other work, obtain consent before using it on Pulp Poster. This ensures you don’t infringe the rights of any third party and helps us maintain an encouraging and inspired environment at Pulp Poster.

Repeat Infringer Policy

If an account is found to violate any of our content or account policies, including the User Agreement, Community and Content Guidelines, and IP/Publicity Rights Policy, or is otherwise being used for purposes not intended by Pulp Poster, such an account will be subject to actions under our repeat infringer policy, up to and including permanent account disablement.

Notice and Takedown Procedure

Pulp Poster respects the intellectual property rights of others and asks our users to do the same. If you believe your content has been used in a way that constitutes an infringement of your rights, please notify Pulp Poster’s designated agent by sending a Notice and Takedown Report, which must include the following information:

1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the relevant matter.
2. A description of the matter claimed to have been infringed.
3. A description of where the claimed infringing content is located on the Pulp Poster site, formatted as follows: http://www.pulpposter.com/people/[username]/works/[work number-name]
4. Your address, telephone number, and email address.
5. A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that: a. The above information is accurate. b. You are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the rights involved.

Please use the Notice and Takedown Report form to submit your report. For all other IP complaints, you can reach us at: info@pulpposter.com. Additionally, in certain circumstances, Pulp Poster may suspend or terminate users who, in our opinion, infringe on the copyrights, trademarks, publicity rights, or other rights of others purposefully.

If Your Work Has Been Included in a Notice/Takedown Report

If the Pulp Poster Content Team has received a Notice and Takedown Report mentioning one or more of your works, those works will have been removed. You will not be able to view or update these works.

The Notice and Takedown Report may include other works by other artists, and by removing the work, we are not stating that your work does or does not infringe copyright, trademark, or publicity rights law.

We have a legal obligation to act on reports filed in accordance with our IP/Publicity Rights Policy. While the work may not be a direct copy, it may contain elements, logos, or personal likenesses that infringe on another’s rights.

If you believe a report was in error or should not apply to your work, you have the right to lodge a counter-notification. We recommend researching relevant laws or consulting an IP specialist if you are unsure why your work was included in a Notice and Takedown Report.