Last updated: 0 2 /2/2024
Vinivia respects the intellectual property rights of others, and we expect you to do the same. Vinivia Terms of Service and Community Rules do not allow posting, sharing, or sending any content that violates or infringes someone else's copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
Copyright
Copyright is a legal right that protects original works of authorship (eg , music, videos, etc.). Generally, copyright protects an original expression of an idea (eg , the specific way a video or music is expressed or created) but does not protect underlying ideas or facts.
Copyright Infringement
We do not allow any content that infringes copyright. The use of copyrighted content by others without proper authorization or legally valid reason may lead to a violation of Vinivia's policies.
However, not all unauthorized uses of copyrighted content constitute an infringement. In many countries, exceptions to copyright infringement allow the use of copyrighted works under certain circumstances without authorization. These include the fair use doctrine in the United States and permitted acts of fair dealing in the European Union (and other equivalent exceptions under applicable local laws in other countries).
Removal of Content; Suspension or Termination of Account
Any user content that infringes other person's copyright may be removed. The account may be suspended or terminated for multiple copyright violations in connection with the use of the Vinivia app, or other violations of the Terms of Service and Community Rules .
We reserve the right to refuse any account holder whose account was used for improper activities from opening a new account on Vinivia app.
Information for Rights Holders
Copyright Infringement Notification
Contacting the user directly may resolve your complaint more quickly and in a way that is more beneficial to you, the user, and our community. You may also file an IP Infringement Report
to request the removal of the alleged infringing content from Vinivia or send an email to compliance@vinivia.com.
All reports should contain the following information:
- Your name and contact information, including address, telephone number, and e-mail address;
- Identify the content on Vinivia that you request to be removed or rendered inaccessible, including information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
- Explain why and how the content you wish removed harms you or violates rights, laws, or our Terms of Service or Community Rules ;
- A statement that the information in your report is accurate, and, if you are reporting infringement of intellectual property rights, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to investigate your claims and may result in your complaint being denied.
Please note, we may provide the account holder with your contact information, including the email address and the name of the copyright owner, and/or details of the complaint.
Before submitting a notification, please be aware that intentionally submitting a misleading or fraudulent report may lead to liability for damages under section 512(f) of the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) or similar laws as may be applicable in other countries.
If you submit a report or infringement notification to us, we may contact you if we have additional questions about your report or notification. Please note that Vinivia is not in a position to adjudicate disputes between third parties and may not be able to remove the content or suspend the account you reported. We recommend you contact the person who posted the content or owns the account to try to resolve your issue directly.
Trademark
A trademark is a word, symbol, slogan, design, or combination of any of the foregoing that identifies the source of a product or service and distinguishes it from other products or services.
Trademark infringement
Trademark laws prohibit trademark infringement, which is generally the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark in connection with goods or services in a way that is likely to cause confusion, deception or mistake about the source, origin, sponsorship or affiliation of the associated goods and/or services.
At the same time, the use of another's trademark for purposes of accurately referencing, lawfully commenting, criticizing, parodying, or reviewing the trademark owner's products or services, or for purposes of comparing them to other products or services, where the mark is not used to designate the user's own goods or services or those of a third party, is generally not considered a violation of our policies.
It is generally permissible to make a fan page about a brand, even without the brand's permission, provided that you do not claim to speak for or be associated with the brand or otherwise violate the brand's intellectual property rights.
Removal of content
Suspension or Termination of Account
We may take down any content that violates another user's trademark rights. Repeat violations of trademark rights in connection with the use of the Vinivia app, or other violations of the Terms of Service and Community Rules , may result in the suspension or termination of the user account. We reserve the right to refuse any account holder whose account was used for improper activities from opening a new account on the Vinivia app.
Trademark Complaint
Contacting the user directly may resolve your complaint more quickly and in a way that is more beneficial to you, the user, and our community.
You may also file an IP Infringement Report or send an email to compliance@vinivia.com
All complaints should contain the following information:
- Your name and contact information, including address, telephone number, and e-mail address;
- Identify the content on Vinivia that you request to be removed or rendered inaccessible, including information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
- Explain why and how the content you wish removed harms you or violates rights, laws, or our Terms of Service or Community Rules ;
- A statement that the information in your report is accurate, and, if you are reporting infringement of intellectual property rights, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed;
- Trademark registration information (jurisdiction of registration, registration number, trademarked goods or services class, copy of trademark registration certificate.)
Failure to include necessary information may limit our ability to deal with your claims and may result in your complaint being denied.
Please note, we may provide the account holder with your contact information, including the email address and the name of the trademark owner, and/or details of the complaint, in accordance with ours
Before submitting a notification, please be aware that intentionally submitting a misleading or fraudulent report may lead to liability for damages under laws as may be applicable in some countries.
Trademark Infringement Counter Notification
If you receive a trademark infringement notification that you believe to be in error or believe that you are authorized to use the content, you can reach out to the trademark owner directly to request a retraction.
You may also provide us with a counter-notification via email compliance@vinivia.com
As a Vinivia user, you are responsible for the content you post. If you have questions about copyright law or trademark law, such as questions about whether your content or your use of another person's name or brand infringes or otherwise violates another person's rights, you may want to contact an attorney.
If you are unsure whether the material you plan to report to us is infringing or otherwise violating another person's right, you may also want to first seek legal advice before reporting such content to us.