Intellectual Property (IP) Policy
Effective Date: 15 September 2024
This Intellectual Property (IP) Policy outlines the ownership, use, and protection of intellectual property rights related to the wallposters.eu website, including all content, products, and materials provided through our platform.
By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with this IP Policy. If you do not agree, you should refrain from using our website or purchasing our products.
1. Intellectual Property Ownership
1.1. Website Content
All content provided on the wallposters.eu website, including but not limited to images, text, graphics, logos, and overall website design, is the exclusive property of Wall Posters Europe Ltd unless otherwise stated. This content is protected by Irish and international copyright laws.
1.2. Original Artwork
We sell both original artwork and reproduction prints. All original artwork sold on wallposters.eu is the intellectual property of the respective artists. Use, reproduction, or redistribution of this artwork without the permission of the artist is strictly prohibited.
1.3. Reproduction Prints
We also offer reproduction prints of famous artworks that are in the public domain. These works are not subject to copyright, and you are free to use, share, or reproduce public domain prints as permitted by law. However, the digital representations (images and product descriptions) on our website are our property and may not be reproduced or distributed without our written consent.
2. Trademarks
The trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the wallposters.eu website are the registered and unregistered trademarks of Wall Posters Europe Ltd and its partners, unless otherwise noted. Any use of these marks without our express written consent is strictly prohibited.
3. Use of Intellectual Property
3.1. Personal Use
You are permitted to view, download, and print copies of the content from this website solely for your personal and non-commercial use. Any commercial use, reproduction, or modification of the website’s content without our prior written consent is prohibited.
3.2. Public Domain Content
For reproduction prints of public domain works, you may use these images for personal and commercial purposes without infringing intellectual property rights. However, any digital images or descriptions we create of these works and display on our website are proprietary, and their use is subject to this policy.
4. Prohibited Actions
You may not:
- Reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display any content from wallposters.eu without our prior written permission, except for works in the public domain.
- Use any meta tags or other hidden text using our name, trademarks, or product names without our written consent.
- Misuse our intellectual property in any manner that could damage our reputation or infringe on the rights of Wall Posters Europe Ltd or the artists whose work is displayed on our platform.
5. Reporting IP Infringements
5.1. Notification of Alleged Infringement
If you believe your intellectual property has been infringed by content on our website, please notify us immediately by sending an email to ip@wallposters.eu. Include the following information in your notification:
- A description of the work you claim is being infringed.
- Proof of your ownership of the intellectual property.
- A detailed description of where the allegedly infringing material is located on our website.
- Your contact information, including your full name, email address, and phone number.
We take all infringement claims seriously and will promptly investigate any reported issues. If the claim is valid, we will take appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content from the website.
5.2. Counter-Notification
If you believe your content was wrongly removed due to an infringement claim, you may submit a counter-notification to us at ip@wallposters.eu. The counter-notification must include the following:
- Identification of the content that was removed and its location before removal.
- A statement explaining why you believe the content was removed in error.
- Your contact information.
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will review the claim and may restore the content if appropriate.
6. License to Use User-Generated Content
If you submit any user-generated content to our website (e.g., reviews, comments, images), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute that content for any purpose related to our business.
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this IP Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and it is your responsibility to review the policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Intellectual Property Policy, or to report an IP violation, please contact us at:
Wall Posters Europe
Email: ip@wallposters.eu
By using wallposters.eu, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Intellectual Property Policy.