Intellectual Property Protection Policy

Effective Date: June 10, 2025

Leland Stock (“Rickgill,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)
2421 English Ln, Greenwood, CA 95635, USA
📧 [email protected] | 📞 +1 (470) 646-5493
Support Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–6:30 PM EST

Our Pledge

At Rickgill, we respect and safeguard creators’ rights. We strive to ensure every photograph, design, logo, and piece of text on our platform honors the law and its makers.

1. What We Protect

• Copyrights: Artistic and literary expressions—photos, product descriptions, original designs.
• Trademarks: Brand names, logos, and service marks that distinguish goods and services.
• Publicity Rights: A person’s name, likeness, and voice are used only with explicit permission.

2. How to Report an Infringement

If you believe your work has been used without authorization, please submit a Notice and Takedown Report to our team:

1. Subject Line
   • Use: TAKEDOWN REPORT
2. Identify the Infringing Content
   • Provide the exact URL(s) where the unauthorized material appears.
3. Proof of Ownership
   • Link to your original work, registration documents, or other evidence establishing your rights.
4. Your Contact Details
   • Full name
   • Email (we’ll reply here)
   • Phone number (optional, for urgent follow-up)
5. Desired Outcome
   • Specify whether you seek removal, replacement, or another remedy.

Send your report to:
📧 [email protected]

3. Our Review Process

1. Acknowledgment
   • We’ll confirm receipt within 2 business days.
2. Investigation
   • We verify your ownership claim and review the allegedly infringing content.
3. Action
   • If valid, we’ll remove or disable access to the content and notify the uploader.
   • If more information is needed, we’ll reach back out for clarification.
4. Notification
   • You’ll receive a final update outlining the steps taken.

4. Safe Harbor & Counter-Notices

If content you posted is removed for alleged infringement and you believe this was in error, you may submit a Counter-Notice. Include:

• The URL of the removed content
• A statement under penalty of perjury that it was mistakenly removed
• Your consent to jurisdiction (for U.S. matters)
• Your signature (electronic is fine)

Send counter-notices to: 📧 [email protected]

5. Questions?

We’re here to help protect your creations. For any inquiries about this policy or the reporting process, reach out:
📧 [email protected] | 📞 +1 (470) 646-5493

Thank you for helping us maintain a respectful, lawful community for everyone.