170. Introduction

AKBSTOCK respects the intellectual property rights of creators, artists, designers, businesses, copyright owners and other rights holders worldwide.

170.1 Copyright Complaint Procedure

This Copyright Complaint & DMCA Policy explains the procedure through which a person may report content available through AKBSTOCK that they reasonably believe infringes copyright.

170.2 Responsible Review

AKBSTOCK is committed to reviewing legitimate copyright concerns professionally, fairly and in good faith while also protecting Customers, licensees and other parties against unsupported, mistaken, misleading or abusive claims.

170.3 Procedural Nature

This Policy establishes a complaint and review procedure. It does not itself transfer copyright, determine ownership as a court of law, expand any License or replace the AKBSTOCK Copyright Policy or applicable License Agreements.

170.4 Jurisdiction

AKBSTOCK operates from India. References to the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA") apply only where legally relevant or applicable and must not be interpreted as making every copyright complaint subject to United States law.

171. Purpose of This Policy

The purpose of this Policy is to provide a transparent, accessible and responsible mechanism for raising copyright concerns relating to AKBSTOCK.

171.1 Protection of Rights Holders

The procedure is intended to enable legitimate copyright owners and authorized representatives to identify and report potentially infringing content.

171.2 Protection Against Abuse

The procedure also seeks to protect Customers, licensees, creators and AKBSTOCK against false, unsupported, mistaken, fraudulent or bad-faith copyright claims.

171.3 Balanced Process

AKBSTOCK aims to preserve relevant evidence, review available information, take proportionate interim action where appropriate and reach a reasonable platform decision without prejudging disputed legal rights.

172. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to copyright complaints concerning Products, Product previews, digital artwork, Website content and other copyright-related material made available through official AKBSTOCK services where AKBSTOCK is reasonably able to review or control the material.

172.1 AKBSTOCK-Controlled Content

The procedure primarily concerns content hosted, published, distributed or otherwise controlled through AKBSTOCK.

172.2 Third-Party Content

Where unauthorized copies of AKBSTOCK or third-party material appear on services outside AKBSTOCK's control, removal may depend upon the relevant third-party platform and applicable law.

172.3 No Expansion of Authority

This Policy does not give AKBSTOCK authority to adjudicate disputes or control content hosted entirely by unrelated third parties.

173. Copyright Complaint Framework

AKBSTOCK generally handles copyright complaints through a structured review process.

173.1 General Stages

The process may include receipt of the complaint, completeness review, verification of authority where necessary, preliminary assessment, investigation, interim action where appropriate, outcome determination and review of any valid response or counter-notification.

173.2 Flexible Procedure

The exact stages used may vary depending upon the evidence, urgency, complexity, legal requirements and technical circumstances of the matter.

173.3 No Predetermined Outcome

Beginning or continuing an investigation does not mean that AKBSTOCK has determined that infringement occurred.

174. DMCA References & International Application

AKBSTOCK may receive copyright complaints from rights holders located in different jurisdictions.

174.1 DMCA Meaning

The term "DMCA" refers to United States law and is not used by AKBSTOCK as a universal name for every copyright complaint worldwide.

174.2 Applicable Statutory Procedures

Where a particular statutory notice regime legally applies to AKBSTOCK or a particular matter, AKBSTOCK may follow the requirements applicable to that situation.

174.3 No Safe-Harbour Representation

Nothing in this Policy represents or guarantees that AKBSTOCK qualifies for, relies upon or receives any particular statutory safe-harbour protection.

175. Who May Submit a Copyright Complaint

A copyright complaint should be submitted by a person having a legitimate connection to the rights being asserted.

175.1 Eligible Complainants

A complaint may generally be submitted by the copyright owner, an exclusive licensee where legally entitled to act, or a duly authorized representative of the relevant rights holder.

175.2 Verification

AKBSTOCK may request reasonable evidence demonstrating the complainant's ownership, legal interest or authority.

175.3 Mere Possession

Merely purchasing, possessing, commissioning, admiring or having access to a work does not necessarily establish copyright ownership or authority to submit a complaint.

176. Copyright Owner & Authorized Representative

A representative submitting a complaint should clearly identify the copyright owner and the basis upon which the representative is authorized to act.

176.1 Evidence of Authority

AKBSTOCK may request an authorization letter, agency confirmation, licence document, power of attorney or other reasonable evidence of authority where appropriate.

176.2 Disputed Authority

Where the authority of a representative is materially unclear or disputed, AKBSTOCK may suspend substantive review until sufficient clarification is provided.

177. Good-Faith Requirement

All complaints, responses and counter-notifications must be submitted honestly and in good faith.

177.1 Reasonable Consideration

Before alleging infringement, a complainant should reasonably consider whether the complained-of material may be licensed, authorized, independently created or subject to an applicable copyright exception or other lawful basis.

177.2 Honest Mistakes

A genuine complaint does not become abusive merely because AKBSTOCK ultimately concludes that infringement has not been sufficiently established.

178. Information Required in a Copyright Complaint

A copyright complaint should contain sufficient information to enable AKBSTOCK to understand and reasonably investigate the allegation.

178.1 Core Information

The complaint should ordinarily include the complainant's name and contact information, identification of the copyrighted work, identification of the challenged AKBSTOCK content, relevant URLs or Product IDs, an explanation of the alleged infringement and supporting evidence where available.

178.2 Additional Requirements

Where a particular statutory notice procedure applies, additional declarations, signatures or information required by that law may also be necessary.

179. Identification of the Copyrighted Work

The copyrighted work should be identified with sufficient specificity to permit meaningful review.

179.1 Useful Identifiers

Where available, the complainant should provide the title, creator, creation or publication information, registration information where relevant, and an authorized reference copy or reliable location of the work.

179.2 General Ideas or Styles

A broad claim concerning only a style, theme, technique, trend, idea or unidentified catalogue may be insufficient without identifying the protected expression allegedly copied.

180. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing AKBSTOCK Content

The complaint should clearly identify the AKBSTOCK material alleged to infringe.

180.1 Product Identification

Relevant information may include Product name, Product ID, Product URL, preview image, screenshot, page title or another reliable identifier.

180.2 Sufficient Precision

AKBSTOCK is not required to guess which Product is disputed where a complaint is too vague to locate the material.

181. Product URLs, Product IDs & Location Information

Product URLs, Product IDs and other location information should be supplied where reasonably available.

181.1 Changed or Unavailable Pages

If a URL has changed or is no longer publicly available, screenshots, archived references, order information or other identifying evidence may assist AKBSTOCK in locating the material.

181.2 Identification Only

The existence of a URL or Product ID identifies content for review and does not itself establish infringement.

182. Evidence of Copyright Ownership or Authority

AKBSTOCK may consider evidence reasonably relevant to authorship, copyright ownership, assignment, exclusive licensing or authority to act.

182.1 Examples of Evidence

Evidence may include original working files, dated drafts, source artwork, publication records, contracts, assignments, licences, registration records, invoices or relevant correspondence.

182.2 No Single Conclusive Format

No single category of evidence is automatically conclusive. Where applicable, copyright may exist without registration, and registration alone may not resolve every ownership dispute.

183. Supporting Documents & Evidence

Supporting evidence should be relevant, legible and reasonably organized.

183.1 Digital Evidence

AKBSTOCK may consider source files, metadata, timestamps, correspondence, screenshots, URLs, contracts, creation records and other relevant materials.

183.2 Evidentiary Limitations

Metadata, timestamps, screenshots and digital files may be incomplete, altered or capable of multiple interpretations and therefore will be considered together with other available evidence.

184. Statements, Declarations & Accuracy of Information

Information supplied in a complaint or counter-notification should be accurate to the submitter's knowledge and should not knowingly omit material information in a misleading manner.

184.1 Statutory Declarations

Where applicable law requires a particular declaration, signature, consent, statement under penalty of perjury or other formal element, the submitter remains responsible for satisfying that requirement.

184.2 Electronic Submissions

AKBSTOCK may accept electronic submissions for its internal administrative process without representing that every electronic submission satisfies every jurisdiction's statutory requirements.

185. How to Submit a Copyright Complaint

Formal copyright complaints should be submitted through the official AKBSTOCK copyright channel.

185.1 Submission

The complainant should use a clear subject line identifying the matter as a copyright complaint and include relevant Product identifiers, explanation and supporting evidence.

185.2 Duplicate Submissions

Submitting the same complaint repeatedly through multiple AKBSTOCK channels does not accelerate review and may create duplicate case records.

186. Official Copyright Contact

The official AKBSTOCK copyright contact is copyright@akbstock.com.

186.1 Copyright Matters

Formal copyright complaints, responses and copyright-related correspondence should be directed to this address.

186.2 Future Reporting Tools

AKBSTOCK may introduce an official online copyright reporting form or additional reporting channel and may update the Website accordingly.

187. Acknowledgement of Complaint

AKBSTOCK may acknowledge receipt of a copyright complaint electronically.

187.1 Receipt Is Not Approval

An acknowledgement, automated receipt, ticket number or support confirmation means only that the communication has been received or recorded and does not establish infringement.

187.2 Technical Failure

Where a submission cannot be processed because of a technical or delivery problem, AKBSTOCK may request resubmission.

188. Initial Review of Complaint

AKBSTOCK may conduct an initial administrative review before beginning a substantive investigation.

188.1 Initial Checks

AKBSTOCK may review whether the claimant, copyrighted work, challenged content, basis of complaint and sufficient contact information have been identified.

188.2 Preliminary Nature

Initial review is administrative and does not constitute a final legal determination.

189. Incomplete or Deficient Complaints

A complaint may be considered incomplete where information reasonably necessary for review is missing, unclear, materially inconsistent or not reasonably verifiable.

189.1 Opportunity to Correct

AKBSTOCK may request correction or additional information before proceeding.

189.2 Administrative Closure

AKBSTOCK may close a materially incomplete complaint without prejudice to submission of a properly completed complaint.

190. Requests for Additional Information

AKBSTOCK may request additional information from the complainant or another relevant party where reasonably necessary.

190.1 Relevant Information

Requests may concern ownership, authorization, dates, source files, licences, alleged copying, statutory exceptions, identity, authority or other matters relevant to the dispute.

190.2 Failure to Respond

Failure to provide reasonably requested information may affect AKBSTOCK's ability to continue or resolve the review.

191. Verification of Complainant Authority

Where authority is relevant or disputed, AKBSTOCK may seek reasonable verification that the complainant is entitled to assert the rights concerned.

191.1 Verification Methods

Verification may include contracts, authorization documents, licences, public records, business-domain correspondence or other reliable evidence.

191.2 Sensitive Documents

AKBSTOCK may seek to protect commercially sensitive information from unnecessary disclosure while retaining sufficient information for review.

192. Preliminary Assessment

AKBSTOCK may conduct a preliminary assessment to determine the appropriate next step.

192.1 Relevant Factors

AKBSTOCK may consider whether the claim appears facially plausible, whether the content can be located, whether the asserted rights are relevant and whether temporary action appears reasonably necessary.

192.2 Nature of Claim

AKBSTOCK may determine that a submission principally concerns trademark, privacy, contract, design rights or another issue rather than copyright and may handle or redirect it accordingly.

193. Copyright Investigation Process

Where sufficient information exists, AKBSTOCK may conduct a reasonable investigation based on the circumstances and evidence available.

193.1 Investigation Materials

The review may include Product records, source files, creation history, licences, communications, publication history, purchase records, timestamps and relevant external information.

193.2 Evidence Preservation

AKBSTOCK may preserve relevant records while the matter is under review.

193.3 Administrative Investigation

AKBSTOCK's investigation is a platform-administration process and is not equivalent to judicial discovery or formal legal fact-finding.

194. Review of AKBSTOCK Creation & Ownership Records

AKBSTOCK may review internal records relating to the creation, acquisition, publication or ownership of the challenged Product.

194.1 Records

Relevant records may include sketches, scans, working files, drafts, revisions, contributor information, agreements, invoices, internal review information and publication records.

194.2 Evidentiary Weight

Internal records may support AKBSTOCK's position but their existence does not automatically defeat credible contrary evidence.

195. Review of Third-Party Licenses & Permissions

Where relevant, AKBSTOCK may review licences, assignments, permissions, contributor agreements or other documentation concerning third-party material.

195.1 Scope of Permission

The scope, territory, duration, exclusivity and restrictions of the relevant authorization may be considered.

195.2 Confidential Terms

AKBSTOCK is not required to publicly disclose commercially sensitive agreements merely because they are considered during an investigation, except where disclosure is legally required.

196. Comparison of Relevant Works

AKBSTOCK may compare the relevant works as part of its administrative review.

196.1 Relevant Expression

Comparison may focus on the expression alleged to have been copied rather than broad resemblance alone.

196.2 Additional Context

Chronology, source material, access, common references, licensed elements and evidence of independent creation may also be considered where relevant.

197. Independent Creation, Similarity & Common Design Elements

Textile and surface designs may contain flowers, leaves, paisleys, geometric forms, traditional elements, common layouts, colour trends and other visual elements that may independently appear in many works.

197.1 Similarity Alone

Visual similarity alone does not automatically establish copying or copyright infringement.

197.2 Minor Changes

Conversely, merely changing colour, scale, orientation, arrangement or minor details does not automatically make otherwise infringing copying lawful.

197.3 Case-by-Case Review

Each matter will be considered according to its evidence, protected expression and applicable law.

198. Communication With Relevant Parties

AKBSTOCK may communicate with persons reasonably connected to the complaint.

198.1 Relevant Parties

Such persons may include the complainant, Customer, creator, contributor, licensor, authorized representative, service provider or professional adviser.

198.2 Restricted Disclosure

Communication may be limited where disclosure would compromise privacy, security, evidence preservation, legal obligations or a lawful investigation.

199. Temporary Product Restriction During Investigation

AKBSTOCK may temporarily restrict a challenged Product while an investigation is pending where reasonably appropriate.

199.1 Possible Restrictions

Temporary measures may include hiding a Product listing, disabling purchase, restricting access or otherwise reducing availability.

199.2 Proportionality

AKBSTOCK may also determine that temporary restriction is unnecessary where the circumstances do not reasonably justify such action.

200. Temporary Suspension of Downloads

AKBSTOCK may temporarily suspend new downloads of a challenged Product while preserving internal access required for investigation and evidence retention.

200.1 Existing Customers

The effect of a temporary suspension on existing Customers will depend upon the applicable License, legal requirements and circumstances.

200.2 Protective Measure

Temporary download suspension is an administrative protective measure rather than a determination of infringement.

201. No Admission From Temporary Restriction

Temporary removal, hiding, restriction or suspension does not constitute an admission by AKBSTOCK that copyright infringement occurred.

201.1 Continued Availability

Likewise, keeping content available during initial review does not constitute a finding that a complaint lacks merit.

201.2 Interim Nature

Interim decisions remain subject to further investigation and review.

202. Investigation Time & Case Complexity

AKBSTOCK does not guarantee a fixed investigation period because copyright disputes can vary substantially in complexity.

202.1 Relevant Factors

Timing may depend upon the number of works, evidence quality, response times, language, cross-border issues, historical records, third-party permissions and legal proceedings.

202.2 Reasonable Efforts

AKBSTOCK will seek to handle complaints within a reasonable period having regard to the circumstances.

203. Investigation Outcomes

Following review, AKBSTOCK may reach one or more administrative outcomes.

203.1 Possible Outcomes

AKBSTOCK may restore a Product, maintain it without change, correct information, modify availability, restrict future licensing, permanently remove it or take another reasonable action.

203.2 New Evidence

An outcome may be reconsidered where material new evidence, a valid legal notice, counter-notification, settlement or court order later becomes available.

204. Restoration of Product

AKBSTOCK may restore a restricted Product where continued restriction is no longer reasonably justified.

204.1 Grounds for Restoration

Restoration may occur where a complaint is withdrawn, mistaken, unsupported, satisfactorily answered or otherwise resolved.

204.2 No Absolute Certification

Restoration does not certify that no person could ever assert rights concerning the Product.

205. Product Information or Licensing Corrections

Where appropriate, AKBSTOCK may correct Product titles, descriptions, attribution, licensing information, metadata or other information.

205.1 Correction Without Admission

Correcting information does not necessarily constitute an admission of copyright infringement or liability.

205.2 Customer Rights

Any material change affecting a Customer's existing License will be considered consistently with the applicable License Agreement and mandatory law.

206. Permanent Removal of Product

AKBSTOCK may permanently remove or cease offering a Product where removal is reasonably appropriate or legally required.

206.1 Grounds

Removal may occur where available evidence supports it, rights cannot reasonably be verified, a lawful order requires it or continued distribution creates unacceptable legal or platform risk.

206.2 Record Preservation

AKBSTOCK may retain internal records of removed material where reasonably necessary for legal, compliance, evidentiary or fraud-prevention purposes.

207. Other Corrective Actions

AKBSTOCK may take additional proportionate corrective action where appropriate.

207.1 Available Measures

Measures may include restricting future licensing, correcting records, preserving evidence, changing technical access, communicating with relevant parties, restricting accounts or cooperating with lawful authorities.

207.2 Proportionate Response

AKBSTOCK is not required to impose the maximum possible action in every case.

208. Existing Customers & Previously Granted Licenses

A later copyright complaint or Product removal does not automatically determine the legal status of every License previously granted for that Product.

208.1 Relevant Factors

Existing rights may depend upon the applicable License Agreement, underlying ownership, mandatory law, any settlement or court order and the circumstances of the transaction.

208.2 No Automatic Guarantee

AKBSTOCK does not guarantee that every previously granted License can remain legally effective following an adverse ownership determination by a competent authority.

209. Customer Notification Where Appropriate

AKBSTOCK may notify affected Customers where a copyright issue materially affects continued access, licensing or use of a previously acquired Product.

209.1 Appropriate Notification

Notification may not be necessary where the matter remains confidential or unresolved or does not materially affect the Customer.

209.2 Current Contact Details

Customers are responsible for maintaining reasonably current contact information in their AKBSTOCK Account.

210. Counter-Notification & Response to a Complaint

A person whose Product, content or rights are affected by a copyright complaint may be permitted to submit a response or counter-notification where appropriate.

210.1 Purpose

The response should explain why the complaint or resulting restriction is disputed and should provide relevant supporting information.

210.2 Statutory Counter-Notices

Where a particular statutory counter-notice procedure applies, the submitting party remains responsible for satisfying its legally required elements.

211. Who May Submit a Counter-Notification

A counter-notification should be submitted only by a person having a legitimate basis to dispute the complaint or restriction.

211.1 Appropriate Parties

This may include the affected rights holder, Product owner, creator, authorized representative or another person whose legitimate rights are directly affected.

211.2 Verification

AKBSTOCK may request reasonable evidence of identity or authority.

212. Information Required in a Counter-Notification

A counter-notification should contain sufficient information for AKBSTOCK to understand the basis of the dispute.

212.1 Core Information

It should ordinarily identify the affected Product, original complaint or case where available, contact information, explanation supporting the counter-claim and relevant evidence.

212.2 Legal Requirements

Additional declarations, signatures, consent or other information may be required where a specific statutory counter-notice regime applies.

213. Supporting Evidence for a Counter-Claim

A counter-claim should be supported by relevant evidence where reasonably available.

213.1 Examples

Evidence may include source files, drafts, licences, permissions, ownership documents, correspondence, publication history or evidence of independent creation.

213.2 Substantive Response

A bare assertion that the complainant is wrong may be insufficient where the disputed facts reasonably require supporting evidence.

214. Review of Counter-Notification

AKBSTOCK may review a counter-notification together with the original complaint, investigation record and any additional evidence.

214.1 Additional Review

AKBSTOCK may request further information from either party and may maintain temporary restrictions during review.

214.2 No Guaranteed Restoration

Receipt of a counter-notification does not automatically guarantee restoration of the Product.

215. Restoration Following a Disputed Claim

AKBSTOCK may restore affected content where the available information reasonably supports restoration.

215.1 Continued Restriction

Restoration may be delayed or withheld where a lawful court order, applicable statutory procedure, unresolved material risk or other lawful basis requires continued restriction.

215.2 External Remedies

Restoration does not prevent either party from pursuing lawful remedies outside AKBSTOCK.

216. Competing Ownership Claims

Where multiple parties present credible competing claims of ownership, AKBSTOCK may be unable to determine the ultimate legal owner through an internal review.

216.1 Unresolved Disputes

AKBSTOCK may maintain restrictions, seek additional evidence or require an appropriate legal resolution before taking further action.

216.2 No Manufactured Certainty

AKBSTOCK will not represent an uncertain ownership dispute as conclusively resolved merely for administrative convenience.

217. Matters Requiring Court or Legal Authority Resolution

Certain disputes may require determination by a competent court, tribunal or lawful authority.

217.1 Complex Legal Disputes

This may include conflicting assignments, contracts, authorship claims, succession issues, competing ownership interests or other complex factual or legal questions.

217.2 Lawful Orders

AKBSTOCK may comply with valid and legally binding orders applicable to it.

218. Indian Copyright Notice Procedures Where Applicable

Because AKBSTOCK operates from India, applicable Indian copyright law may be relevant to copyright complaints and platform decisions.

218.1 Copyright Act, 1957

Indian copyright matters may be governed by the Copyright Act, 1957, together with applicable rules, amendments and other law.

218.2 Specific Statutory Procedures

Where Indian law establishes a particular notice procedure for a defined situation, the statutory requirements applicable to that situation will prevail over inconsistent wording in this Policy.

218.3 No Generic Indian DMCA

AKBSTOCK does not represent the specific procedure concerning transient or incidental storage under Section 52(1)(c) and the applicable Copyright Rules as a universal takedown procedure for every copyright dispute.

219. DMCA Notice Procedures Where Applicable

Where United States DMCA procedures are legally applicable to a particular matter, AKBSTOCK may consider a notice or counter-notice submitted in the legally applicable form.

219.1 Submitter Responsibility

A person specifically invoking the DMCA remains responsible for satisfying the legal requirements applicable to their notice.

219.2 Incomplete DMCA Notices

AKBSTOCK may request clarification or additional information where a purported statutory notice is incomplete or its applicability is unclear.

220. No Universal Application of U.S. DMCA Procedures

The United States DMCA does not automatically govern every AKBSTOCK Customer, transaction, Product, complaint or copyright dispute.

220.1 Terminology Does Not Determine Law

Using terms such as "DMCA", "takedown" or "counter-notice" does not by itself determine the governing law or create statutory rights outside their proper legal scope.

220.2 International Framework

AKBSTOCK's general complaint process is intended to accommodate international complaints while remaining subject to the laws actually applicable to the matter.

221. Copyright Exceptions, Limitations & Lawful Uses

AKBSTOCK recognizes that copyright law may contain exceptions, limitations, licences and other lawful bases for use of protected material.

221.1 Consideration of Lawful Use

AKBSTOCK will not intentionally treat every use lacking express permission as automatically infringing where an applicable legal exception or authorization may apply.

221.2 Mandatory Rights

Nothing in this Policy is intended to exclude or restrict a copyright exception, limitation or mandatory legal right that cannot lawfully be excluded.

222. Fair Dealing & Other Statutory Exceptions

Indian copyright law recognizes specified fair-dealing and other statutory exceptions under Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957.

222.1 Case-Specific Application

Whether a particular exception applies depends upon the applicable legal provision and facts of the case.

222.2 No Private Percentage Rule

AKBSTOCK does not establish a universal percentage-change, similarity-score or other private formula as a substitute for applicable copyright law.

223. False, Misleading or Fraudulent Copyright Claims

Knowingly false, materially misleading, fabricated or fraudulent copyright claims are prohibited.

223.1 Examples

Examples may include impersonating a rights holder, fabricating ownership records, knowingly identifying unrelated content, manipulating material evidence or knowingly asserting rights the complainant does not possess.

223.2 Action

AKBSTOCK may reject fraudulent claims, preserve relevant evidence, restrict accounts or complaint privileges and take other appropriate action consistent with applicable law.

224. Abusive or Bad-Faith Complaints

Copyright procedures must not knowingly be used for harassment, retaliation, unfair competitive interference or another improper purpose.

224.1 Improper Purposes

Examples may include knowingly attempting to suppress lawful competition, obtain unrelated confidential information, interfere with legitimate business or pressure another party concerning an unrelated dispute.

224.2 Pattern of Conduct

AKBSTOCK may consider repeated conduct and surrounding circumstances when assessing potential abuse.

225. Good-Faith Mistakes & Unsuccessful Complaints

An honest copyright complaint may ultimately be rejected, withdrawn or disproved without becoming an abusive complaint.

225.1 Distinguishing Mistakes From Abuse

AKBSTOCK may consider available evidence, conduct, corrections, repeated behaviour and surrounding circumstances when distinguishing a genuine mistake from deliberate misuse.

225.2 Correction

Parties are encouraged to correct material errors promptly after discovering them.

226. Repeat Copyright Abuse

Repeated misuse of AKBSTOCK's copyright complaint process may result in additional safeguards or restrictions.

226.1 Repeated Misuse

Repeat abuse may include fabricated claims, impersonation, deliberate misidentification, manipulated evidence or recurring use of copyright complaints for improper purposes.

226.2 Proportionate Measures

AKBSTOCK may consider the seriousness, frequency and context of previous incidents rather than applying a purely mechanical numerical rule.

227. Repeat Infringers & Repeated Violations

AKBSTOCK may take appropriate action against users or account holders who repeatedly engage in substantiated copyright infringement or serious intellectual-property violations.

227.1 Complaint Alone Is Insufficient

A person does not automatically become a repeat infringer merely because multiple allegations have been submitted against them.

227.2 Relevant Evidence

AKBSTOCK may consider substantiated findings, admissions, valid orders, reliable evidence and the circumstances of previous incidents.

228. Account Restrictions, Suspension & Termination

AKBSTOCK may restrict, suspend or terminate an Account where reasonably justified by serious or repeated copyright-related violations or abuse.

228.1 Proportionate Action

Measures may be temporary or permanent and may be limited to particular functions where appropriate.

228.2 Existing Obligations

Suspension or termination does not automatically eliminate obligations, liabilities or rights that accrued before the action was taken.

229. Confidentiality & Responsible Information Handling

AKBSTOCK will seek to handle copyright complaint information responsibly and limit unnecessary disclosure.

229.1 No Absolute Confidentiality

Absolute confidentiality cannot be guaranteed because relevant information may need to be shared with affected parties, professional advisers, service providers, courts or lawful authorities.

229.2 Sensitive Information

Submitters should avoid providing unrelated sensitive personal information, confidential material or trade secrets unless reasonably necessary to support the matter.

230. Sharing Information With Relevant Parties

AKBSTOCK may share relevant information with persons whose involvement is reasonably necessary to investigate or resolve a copyright matter.

230.1 Limited Disclosure

Where reasonably practical, unnecessary sensitive information may be withheld or redacted.

230.2 Legal Disclosure

Information may be disclosed where required by applicable law, valid legal process, court order or another lawful obligation.

231. Privacy & Personal Information

Personal information associated with copyright complaints will be handled consistently with the AKBSTOCK Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements.

231.1 Complaint Data

Complaint records may include names, contact details, signatures, correspondence, technical information, evidence and other information submitted or generated during review.

231.2 No Automatic Public Disclosure

Submitting a complaint does not authorize public disclosure of all personal information contained in the submission.

232. Complaint Records & Evidence Retention

AKBSTOCK may retain copyright complaint records for legitimate legal, compliance and business purposes.

232.1 Records

Records may include complaints, counter-notifications, correspondence, evidence, Product records, internal review notes and outcome information.

232.2 Retention Period

Retention periods may vary according to legal obligations, dispute-resolution needs, fraud prevention, evidence preservation and the nature of the matter.

232.3 Removed Content

Relevant evidence may lawfully be retained even after public content is removed or an Account is closed.

233. Cooperation With Courts & Lawful Authorities

AKBSTOCK may cooperate with courts, law-enforcement agencies, regulators and other lawful authorities where required or reasonably appropriate under applicable law.

233.1 Legal Process

AKBSTOCK may preserve or disclose relevant information in response to valid legal process and may seek clarification or challenge a request where legally permitted and appropriate.

233.2 Private Requests

This provision does not require AKBSTOCK to disclose confidential information merely because a private party requests it.

234. No Determination as a Court of Law

AKBSTOCK is not a court, tribunal or governmental copyright authority.

234.1 Administrative Decisions

AKBSTOCK's internal review determines what platform action it considers appropriate based on reasonably available information.

234.2 No Binding Judgment

An AKBSTOCK decision does not constitute a binding judicial determination of copyright ownership, infringement, damages or liability between private parties.

235. No Guarantee of Particular Outcome

Submitting a copyright complaint does not guarantee any particular outcome.

235.1 No Guaranteed Remedy

AKBSTOCK does not guarantee removal, restoration, compensation, settlement, account termination or any other specific result.

235.2 External Distribution

AKBSTOCK cannot guarantee prevention of all unauthorized copying, third-party distribution or future disputes concerning digital content.

236. International Copyright Complaints

AKBSTOCK may receive copyright complaints from rights holders located throughout the world.

236.1 Different Legal Systems

Copyright ownership rules, exceptions, remedies, formalities and notice procedures may differ between jurisdictions.

236.2 Jurisdiction-Specific Information

AKBSTOCK may request additional information where the complainant relies upon rights or procedures specific to a particular jurisdiction.

236.3 International Availability

The international availability of AKBSTOCK does not mean that every country's procedural law simultaneously governs every transaction or complaint.

237. Third-Party Platforms, Hosts & Service Providers

AKBSTOCK-related material may appear on search engines, hosting providers, social-media services, marketplaces, payment services or other third-party platforms.

237.1 Independent Procedures

Third parties control their own notice, removal, appeal, account and enforcement procedures.

237.2 Direct Reporting

A rights holder may need to use the relevant third party's official intellectual-property reporting procedure directly.

237.3 No Control Guarantee

AKBSTOCK cannot guarantee that an unrelated third party will accept or act upon a complaint submitted only to AKBSTOCK.

238. Relationship With AKBSTOCK Copyright Policy

This Copyright Complaint & DMCA Policy should be read together with the AKBSTOCK Copyright Policy.

238.1 Copyright Policy

The Copyright Policy principally addresses ownership, protected material, licensing boundaries, prohibited uses and copyright-enforcement principles.

238.2 This Policy

This document principally governs the procedural handling of copyright complaints, investigations, responses, counter-notifications and disputed claims.

239. Relationship With AKBSTOCK License Agreements

This Policy does not replace the AKBSTOCK Commercial License Agreement, Subscription License Agreement, Exclusive License Agreement or applicable Free Product terms.

239.1 No Automatic License Change

A copyright complaint does not by itself automatically cancel, expand, transfer or modify a License.

239.2 Continued Compliance

Licensees remain responsible for complying with the applicable License Agreement unless AKBSTOCK communicates a valid change or restriction or applicable law requires otherwise.

240. Relationship With Other AKBSTOCK Legal Documents

This Policy forms part of AKBSTOCK's broader legal framework.

240.1 Related Documents

It should be read together with the AKBSTOCK Legal Foundation, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, Refund & Cancellation Policy, Copyright Policy, Acceptable Use Policy, Licensing Matrix and applicable License Agreements.

240.2 Specific Subject Matter

Each document should apply principally to the subject matter it is designed to govern.

240.3 Mandatory Law

Nothing in the AKBSTOCK legal framework overrides mandatory rights or obligations that applicable law does not permit the parties to exclude.

241. Changes to This Policy

AKBSTOCK may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, platform features, procedures, technology, business operations or risk-management practices.

241.1 Publication of Changes

Material changes may be identified through an updated Effective Date, Last Updated date, Website notice or another reasonable method.

241.2 Mandatory Rights

Changes will apply subject to applicable law and will not override a binding decision or order of a competent authority.

242. Fairness, Neutrality & Good-Faith Review

AKBSTOCK aims to review copyright complaints fairly, neutrally and in good faith based upon the information reasonably available.

242.1 Balanced Consideration

AKBSTOCK seeks to give appropriate consideration to legitimate rights holders, Customers, licensees, lawful users, credible counter-evidence and applicable statutory exceptions.

242.2 No Automatic Bias

AKBSTOCK will not intentionally treat either the complainant or responding party as automatically correct merely because that party submitted information first.

242.3 Proportionate Enforcement

Where action is necessary, AKBSTOCK aims to use measures reasonably proportionate to the circumstances and available evidence.

243. Contact Information

For formal copyright complaints, copyright notices, counter-notifications and other copyright-related correspondence, please contact AKBSTOCK through the official copyright channel.

243.1 Copyright Contact

Copyright Officer, AKBSTOCK, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Email: copyright@akbstock.com. Website: https://www.akbstock.com/.

243.2 General Support

For ordinary Account, billing, download or technical-support matters, Customers should use AKBSTOCK's official support channels, including support@akbstock.com where applicable.

243.3 Complete Submissions

Providing complete identifying information and relevant evidence with the initial copyright submission may assist AKBSTOCK in reviewing the matter efficiently.

244. Final Commitment

AKBSTOCK believes that creativity and legitimate intellectual property rights deserve responsible protection.

244.1 Commitment to Rights Holders

AKBSTOCK is committed to maintaining an accessible process through which genuine copyright owners and authorized representatives may raise legitimate concerns.

244.2 Commitment to Fairness

AKBSTOCK is equally committed to protecting Customers, licensees and other parties from unsupported, mistaken, fraudulent or abusive copyright claims.

244.3 Long-Term Integrity

Through careful review, proportionate action, respect for lawful use and good-faith dispute handling, AKBSTOCK seeks to maintain a trustworthy global digital textile design library.

244.4 Continuous Improvement

AKBSTOCK may continue improving its copyright complaint procedures as the platform, technology, business operations and applicable laws evolve.