Copyright & Trademark Policy
Last Updated: Ongoing
PrettyFootsie respects intellectual property rights. This policy explains ownership of content on the platform and how we handle copyright and trademark issues.
Overview
PrettyFootsie respects intellectual property rights. This policy explains ownership of content on the platform and how we handle copyright and trademark issues.
Your Content Ownership
You Retain Ownership
You own the copyright to content you create and post on PrettyFootsie, including:
- Photos and images you upload
- Posts, comments, and text
- Contest entries
- Captions and descriptions
License You Grant Us
By posting content, you grant PrettyFootsie a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
- Display your content on the platform
- Distribute it to other users
- Make copies for backup and caching
- Modify for technical requirements (e.g., resizing images)
This license ends when you delete your content or account, except for content others have shared or interacted with.
Platform Intellectual Property
Our Trademarks
The following are trademarks of PrettyFootsie:
- "PrettyFootsie" name and logo
- Platform design and visual elements
- Unique features and functionality
You may not use our trademarks without permission for commercial purposes or in a way that suggests endorsement.
Our Copyrights
The following are protected by copyright:
- Platform source code and software
- User interface and design
- Documentation and help content
- Marketing materials
Respecting Others' Rights
When posting content, you must:
Only Post What You Have Rights To
• Content you created yourself
• Content you have permission to share
• Content in the public domain
• Content used under fair use (with appropriate attribution)
Give Credit
When sharing content inspired by or based on others' work:
- Credit the original creator
- Link to the source when possible
- Indicate if you've made modifications
- Respect any usage restrictions
Model Releases & Consent
Because PrettyFootsie features photographs of people, consent is essential:
- Only post photos of people who have consented to being photographed and shared
- Ensure all subjects are consenting adults (18+)
- Do not post intimate or identifying content of others without their explicit permission
- Respect requests to remove content featuring another person
Copyright Infringement
If Your Content is Stolen
If someone has posted your copyrighted content without permission, you can file a DMCA takedown notice. See our DMCA Policy for details.
If You're Accused
If your content is removed due to a copyright claim and you believe it was removed in error, you can file a counter-notice as described in our DMCA Policy.
Fair Use
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as:
- Education and teaching
- Commentary and criticism
- News reporting
- Transformative works
Whether use is "fair" depends on several factors and is determined case-by-case. When in doubt, seek permission or legal advice.
Public Domain & Creative Commons
Public Domain
Content in the public domain (no longer under copyright) can be freely used. This includes most works published before 1928 in the US.
Creative Commons
Some creators license their work under Creative Commons, which allows certain uses. Always check the specific license terms and give proper attribution.
Trademark Usage
When using others' trademarks:
- Don't use them in a way that suggests endorsement
- Don't use them in your username or business name
- Descriptive or nominative fair use is generally allowed
- When in doubt, seek permission
Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates intellectual property rights, please report it to: jefferyph21@gmail.com