Trademark Violations Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2025
At Storyious.com, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity in all content published on our platform. As a storytelling space that values creativity, ethics, and originality, we also deeply respect the intellectual property rights of others, including trademark rights.
This policy explains how we handle trademark misuse claims and outlines how trademark owners can report violations.
1. Our Commitment
At Storyious, we are dedicated to:
- Respecting both registered and unregistered trademarks
- Promptly reviewing and responding to credible trademark complaints
- Removing or modifying content that infringes or misuses trademarked material
- Promoting ethical and responsible storytelling
This policy works alongside our broader Copyright Violations Policy and Content Integrity standards.
2. What Is a Trademark Violation?
A trademark violation occurs when a protected brand name, logo, slogan, or symbol is used without permission in a way that could.
- Confuse readers or users about the source, sponsorship, or endorsement of content
- Mislead users into thinking there is an affiliation with another organization
- Harm the reputation or distinctiveness of a registered brand
Examples of potential violations
- Using trademarked brand names in story titles or descriptions without permission
- Uploading images or logos that mimic or duplicate protected brand identities
- Referencing well-known brands in a way that suggests affili
All writers are advised to consult our Storyious Writing Rules to avoid unintentional violations.
3. How to Report a Trademark Violation
If you believe your trademark rights have been violated on Storyious.com, please email us with a complete notice including
- Your full name and contact information (email, phone, and address)
- Details about the trademark, including registration number (if applicable)
- A clear explanation of how you believe your trademark is being infringed
- The URL(s) of the content in question
- A signed statement confirming
- You have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorized
- The information is accurate and truthful
- You are the trademark owner or an authorized representative
- Your physical or electronic signature
Please send all trademark concerns to: writewithstoryious@gmail.com
4. Our Response to Valid Complaints
Once a complete trademark complaint is received,
- We will review the claim thoroughly
- If the content is deemed to violate trademark rights, we will remove or restrict access to it
- We may inform the contributor who posted the content, offering them the opportunity to respond
- Repeated violations may result in
- Temporary or permanent suspension of the user’s publishing privileges
- Removal of all past content associated with the infringer
- For repeat issues or broader legal matters, our team may refer to our DMCA enforcement process.
5. No Legal Advice
This policy page is provided for informational purposes only. It does not serve as legal advice or guidance.
If you have legal questions or require assistance regarding your trademark rights, we strongly recommend consulting with a qualified attorney.
If you have any legal questions, please consult an attorney.
6. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to revise this Trademark Violations Policy at any time. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
At Storyious, we value creative freedom, but never at the cost of fairness or legal rights. We appreciate the cooperation of all contributors and rights holders in upholding these standards.