Intellectual Property Claim
Last updated: September 2026
Auraminimalist respects intellectual property rights and expects customers, visitors, business partners, and other users of our website to do the same. This Intellectual Property Claim policy explains how concerns regarding potentially unauthorized use of copyrighted material, trademarks, product imagery, written content, designs, or other protected intellectual property appearing on our website can be brought to our attention.
1. Our Commitment to Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is an important part of an online retail business. Product images, written descriptions, graphics, logos, website layouts, visual elements, photographs, illustrations, branding materials, and other original content may be protected by copyright, trademark, or other applicable intellectual property laws.
Auraminimalist is committed to respecting legitimate intellectual property rights. We also recognize that rights holders may need an effective way to report content that they reasonably believe has been used without proper authorization.
This policy provides a structured process for submitting an intellectual property concern so that our team can review the information and determine an appropriate response.
2. Intellectual Property Covered by This Policy
An intellectual property claim may concern different types of protected material, depending on the rights involved and applicable law.
| Type of Intellectual Property | Examples |
|---|---|
| Copyright | Original photographs, written content, graphics, illustrations, artwork, videos, website content, and other original creative works. |
| Trademarks | Brand names, logos, symbols, slogans, service marks, and other identifiers protected by applicable trademark rights. |
| Product Designs | Certain original designs, artwork, patterns, or other creative elements where applicable intellectual property protection exists. |
| Website Content | Original text, graphics, layouts, photographs, visual presentation, and other proprietary website materials. |
3. Who May Submit a Claim
An intellectual property claim should generally be submitted by the rights holder or by a person legally authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
If you are submitting a claim for another person, company, organization, or rights holder, you should have sufficient authority to represent that party in connection with the intellectual property concern.
Claims submitted by unauthorized individuals may be delayed or may require additional information before we can proceed with a review.
4. What Constitutes an Intellectual Property Concern
A concern may be appropriate when you reasonably believe that material displayed or used on Auraminimalist infringes or otherwise violates intellectual property rights that you own or are authorized to enforce.
Examples may include the unauthorized use of an original photograph, copying of protected written material, unauthorized use of a protected logo or trademark, or another specific use of intellectual property that you believe violates applicable rights.
Please be specific. A claim should identify the particular material at issue and explain why you believe its use violates your rights. General accusations or unsupported statements may not provide enough information for us to conduct a meaningful review.
5. Information Required for a Claim
To help us review an intellectual property complaint efficiently, please provide as much relevant information as reasonably available.
- Your full name and contact information.
- The name of the rights holder, if different from the person submitting the claim.
- A clear description of the intellectual property you believe has been infringed.
- Information showing your ownership or authority to act on behalf of the rights holder.
- The specific URL or location on Auraminimalist where the allegedly infringing material appears.
- A description explaining how the material allegedly infringes or violates your rights.
- Any supporting information that may help us understand and verify the claim.
6. Identification of the Protected Work
Please provide enough information to clearly identify the intellectual property that you claim to own or control.
Depending on the type of work, this may include the title of the work, registration or reference information where applicable, the original publication location, an official website where the work appears, or another reliable description that allows us to distinguish the protected material from other content.
If the claim concerns multiple works, each work should be identified clearly enough for our team to understand the scope of the complaint.
7. Identification of the Allegedly Infringing Material
A valid review generally requires us to locate the material being challenged. Please provide the exact URL of the relevant product page, webpage, image, text, or other content whenever possible.
If the material appears in multiple locations, please identify each location that you believe is relevant.
Screenshots or additional references may also be useful as supporting evidence, although they should supplement rather than replace specific location information whenever a URL is available.
8. Ownership or Authorization
Because intellectual property claims can affect legitimate website content, we may need information supporting the claimant's ownership or authorization.
Depending on the circumstances, supporting information may include registration details, original publication records, evidence of authorship, licensing documentation, or a statement explaining the claimant's legal relationship to the rights holder.
We may request additional information when the material submitted with the claim does not provide enough evidence to establish the claimant's connection to the rights involved.
9. Contact Information for the Claimant
Please provide accurate contact information so that Auraminimalist can communicate with you regarding the claim if clarification or additional documentation is required.
This may include:
- Full legal name.
- Business or organization name, if applicable.
- Email address.
- Telephone number, if appropriate.
- Preferred method of communication.
We recommend using an email address that you regularly monitor so that any requests for clarification can be addressed promptly.
10. Good-Faith Statement
When submitting an intellectual property claim, you should have a good-faith basis for believing that the use of the identified material is not authorized by the rights holder, its agent, or applicable law.
Claims should not be submitted simply because content is similar, because you dislike a particular use, or because you believe another party should not be using a general concept or style.
A good-faith claim should be based on identifiable intellectual property rights and specific circumstances supporting the complaint.
11. Accuracy of Submitted Information
Information submitted as part of an intellectual property claim should be accurate and complete to the best of the claimant's knowledge.
Providing knowingly false, misleading, or materially incomplete information may interfere with the review process and may have legal consequences under applicable law.
Auraminimalist may request clarification or supporting information when necessary to determine whether a claim is legitimate and actionable.
12. Review of Intellectual Property Claims
Once a claim is received, Auraminimalist may review the submitted information to determine whether the complaint identifies a legitimate intellectual property concern.
Our review may include evaluating the material identified by the claimant, the nature of the asserted rights, the location and context of the content, available ownership information, and any other relevant circumstances.
Submitting a claim does not automatically mean that the identified material will be removed. Each matter may require an individual assessment.
13. Possible Actions Following a Claim
Depending on the circumstances and applicable requirements, Auraminimalist may take appropriate action after reviewing a claim.
- Request additional information from the claimant.
- Review the relevant content internally.
- Contact the person or entity responsible for the content.
- Temporarily restrict access to disputed material where appropriate.
- Remove or modify material when warranted.
- Decline the claim when the available information does not establish infringement.
- Take other appropriate steps based on the specific circumstances.
The action taken will depend on the facts of the particular matter and any applicable legal requirements.
14. Counterclaims and Disputed Rights
In some circumstances, a person whose content has been challenged may dispute the intellectual property claim. They may provide information explaining why they believe their use of the material is authorized or otherwise lawful.
Auraminimalist may consider relevant information from both sides when evaluating a dispute. Where appropriate, we may request documentation, clarification, licensing information, or other evidence concerning the rights and use at issue.
We do not act as a court and may not be able to resolve complex ownership disputes between private parties.
15. Copyright and Trademark Claims
Copyright and trademark rights are separate forms of intellectual property and may involve different legal standards.
If your complaint concerns copyrighted material, please identify the original creative work and explain the specific use that you believe is unauthorized.
If your complaint concerns a trademark, please identify the mark, the relevant owner, the registration or other rights information where applicable, and explain how the disputed use allegedly infringes those rights.
16. Website Content and Original Materials
Certain materials displayed on Auraminimalist may be original content created for or specifically licensed to the website. This can include written descriptions, graphics, website design elements, photographs, branding materials, and other creative content.
Unless otherwise indicated, visitors should not assume that website content may be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, or commercially exploited without appropriate authorization.
17. Product Images and Supplier Content
Some product-related materials may be provided by manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, licensors, or other business partners. The presence of an image, description, or other material on our website does not necessarily mean that Auraminimalist independently owns every underlying intellectual property right associated with that material.
If you believe that content supplied or displayed in connection with a product infringes your rights, please identify the specific material and provide information demonstrating your rights or authority to make the claim.
18. Unauthorized Copying of Website Content
Copying substantial portions of Auraminimalist's original website content without authorization may violate applicable intellectual property rights.
This may include unauthorized reproduction of original written content, product descriptions, photographs, graphics, website materials, or other protected creative works.
If you believe that Auraminimalist content has been copied or used without authorization elsewhere, you may also contact us with specific information about the suspected use.
19. No Automatic Admission of Liability
Receipt of an intellectual property claim does not constitute an admission by Auraminimalist that infringement has occurred or that the claimant's legal position is correct.
We may review the circumstances before deciding whether any action is appropriate. Nothing in this policy should be interpreted as a waiver of any rights, defenses, claims, or remedies available to Auraminimalist under applicable law.
20. Confidentiality and Information Handling
Information submitted in connection with an intellectual property claim may be reviewed by employees, representatives, professional advisers, service providers, or other parties when reasonably necessary to evaluate and respond to the complaint.
Claimants should avoid submitting unnecessary personal information or sensitive information that is not relevant to the intellectual property issue.
Information may also be disclosed where required by law, legal process, court order, or other legitimate legal obligation.
21. Claims Involving Multiple Works
If a complaint concerns multiple allegedly infringed works, please provide enough information to identify each work and each corresponding location where the allegedly infringing material appears.
Organizing multiple claims clearly can help reduce delays and allow our team to understand the scope of the complaint more efficiently.
22. Claims Involving Third-Party Rights
If you believe that a third-party company, supplier, manufacturer, creator, or other party owns the relevant intellectual property, please make that relationship clear when submitting your claim.
Where possible, provide evidence that you are authorized to act on behalf of that rights holder. This helps us determine whether the person submitting the claim has the appropriate authority to request action.
23. Repeat or Abusive Claims
Intellectual property reporting systems should be used responsibly. Repeated submission of claims that are knowingly false, unsupported, abusive, or unrelated to legitimate intellectual property rights may result in the claimant's communications being restricted or otherwise handled as appropriate.
This does not prevent legitimate rights holders from submitting multiple claims when genuine intellectual property concerns arise.
24. Legal Rights Reserved
Auraminimalist reserves all rights and remedies available under applicable law in connection with intellectual property matters, website content, customer submissions, and third-party claims.
Nothing in this policy limits any legal right or remedy that cannot lawfully be limited. This policy is intended to provide a practical reporting process and does not replace applicable intellectual property legislation or formal legal procedures.
25. How to Submit an Intellectual Property Claim
To submit an intellectual property claim to Auraminimalist, please send the relevant information to our support team using the contact details below.
Please include the following information:
- Your full name and contact information.
- The name of the rights holder, if different from you.
- A description of the intellectual property you own or are authorized to represent.
- Information supporting your ownership or authorization.
- The exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material.
- A clear explanation of the alleged infringement.
- Any relevant supporting documentation or evidence.
- A statement confirming that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Providing complete and specific information helps us understand the concern and determine what additional review or action may be appropriate.
26. Contact Information
If you believe that content appearing on Auraminimalist infringes your intellectual property rights, or if you need to provide additional information regarding an existing claim, please contact us directly.
Intellectual Property Contact
Store: Auraminimalist
Email: support@auraminimalist.com
Address: 1565 Elm St, Stratford, CT 06615-7031, United States
Support Hours: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (EST), Monday – Saturday
