IP & DMCA

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & DMCA POLICY

Last Updated: August 8, 2026

BuzzBlock (“BuzzBlock,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users, customers, business partners, and other visitors to do the same.

This Intellectual Property & DMCA Policy explains:

  • The intellectual property rights associated with the BuzzBlock website;

  • Our policy concerning unauthorized use of our intellectual property;

  • Our procedures for reporting alleged copyright infringement;

  • Our procedures for responding to valid copyright complaints;

  • Our policy concerning repeat infringers; and

  • Certain limitations applicable to intellectual-property disputes.

Nothing in this Policy is intended to waive or limit any right or remedy that cannot legally be waived or limited.

1. BUZZBLOCK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise indicated, content appearing on the BuzzBlock website may be owned by, licensed to, or otherwise lawfully used by BuzzBlock.

This may include:

  • Brand names;

  • Logos;

  • Trademarks;

  • Product names;

  • Product photographs;

  • Graphics;

  • Website designs;

  • Page layouts;

  • Text;

  • Product descriptions;

  • Marketing materials;

  • Videos;

  • Audio;

  • Software;

  • Website code;

  • Icons;

  • Illustrations;

  • Original artwork;

  • Digital content;

  • Compilation of website content; and

  • Other proprietary materials.

These materials may be protected by copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, trade-secret, or other intellectual-property laws.

2. LIMITED LICENSE TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE

Subject to these Terms and applicable law, BuzzBlock grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to access and use the website for legitimate personal and non-commercial purposes, including browsing products and making authorized purchases.

This limited license does not transfer ownership of any BuzzBlock intellectual property.

You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, publicly perform, sell, license, create derivative works from, or commercially exploit BuzzBlock content except where:

  1. BuzzBlock expressly authorizes the activity in writing;

  2. The activity is expressly permitted by the website;

  3. The activity is permitted under applicable law; or

  4. The applicable material is owned by you or another party and you have the necessary rights.

3. PROHIBITED USE OF BUZZBLOCK CONTENT

Without prior authorization, you may not:

  • Copy substantial portions of the website;

  • Republish BuzzBlock content;

  • Reproduce product photographs for commercial use;

  • Copy product descriptions for commercial use;

  • Scrape substantial amounts of website content;

  • Reproduce BuzzBlock branding;

  • Create a confusingly similar website;

  • Use BuzzBlock trademarks in a way suggesting affiliation;

  • Sell or sublicense BuzzBlock content;

  • Create derivative commercial materials using BuzzBlock intellectual property;

  • Remove copyright or proprietary notices;

  • Circumvent technological protections;

  • Use BuzzBlock content to mislead consumers; or

  • Otherwise exploit BuzzBlock intellectual property without authorization.

Nothing in this section prohibits uses that are protected by applicable law, including legally protected fair use.

4. TRADEMARKS

BuzzBlock names, logos, slogans, product names, designs, trade dress, and other branding elements may constitute trademarks or other proprietary rights.

You may not use BuzzBlock trademarks in a manner that:

  • Creates a likelihood of confusion;

  • Suggests sponsorship;

  • Suggests endorsement;

  • Suggests affiliation;

  • Misrepresents the source of products or services; or

  • Otherwise infringes applicable trademark rights.

Third-party trademarks appearing on the website remain the property of their respective owners.

Nothing on the website grants you a license to use any trademark.

5. COPYRIGHT

Copyright protection may apply to original content appearing on the BuzzBlock website, including original:

  • Text;

  • Photographs;

  • Graphics;

  • Videos;

  • Artwork;

  • Product-page content;

  • Website design elements;

  • Software;

  • Code; and

  • Other copyrightable materials.

Copyright ownership may belong to BuzzBlock or to third parties who have authorized BuzzBlock to use the applicable content.

Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, public display, or other infringement may violate applicable law.

6. THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Some materials appearing on the BuzzBlock website may belong to third parties.

For example, product manufacturers, suppliers, licensors, photographers, creators, or other parties may own rights in:

  • Product photographs;

  • Product names;

  • Logos;

  • Product packaging;

  • Product descriptions;

  • Videos;

  • Specifications;

  • Promotional materials; or

  • Other content.

BuzzBlock does not claim ownership of third-party intellectual property merely because it appears on our website.

7. RESPECT FOR THIRD-PARTY RIGHTS

If you believe that BuzzBlock or content accessible through BuzzBlock infringes your intellectual-property rights, please notify us.

We take legitimate intellectual-property complaints seriously.

We may investigate a complaint and take appropriate action where warranted, including:

  • Removing or disabling access to allegedly infringing material;

  • Requesting additional information;

  • Contacting the applicable content owner or supplier;

  • Restricting access to particular material;

  • Taking corrective action; or

  • Other appropriate action consistent with applicable law.

8. DMCA COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICES

BuzzBlock respects the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), including 17 U.S.C. § 512.

If you believe that copyrighted material is being infringed through content hosted or made available through a service for which BuzzBlock is responsible, you may submit a copyright-infringement notification containing the information required by applicable law.

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)(A), an effective notification generally must include:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner;

  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple works are involved, a representative list of those works;

  3. Identification of the allegedly infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate it;

  4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and email address where available;

  5. A statement that the complaining party has a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and

  6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

The U.S. Copyright Office identifies these elements as the requirements for an effective DMCA notification.

9. WHERE TO SEND DMCA NOTICES

For copyright complaints concerning BuzzBlock, please initially contact:

BuzzBlock
Email: buzzblock.support@gmail.com

Please include the subject:

DMCA COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICE

Email submissions should contain all information required under applicable law.

10. DESIGNATED DMCA AGENT

A service provider seeking protection under the DMCA safe-harbor provisions may be required to designate an agent with the U.S. Copyright Office and make the designated agent information publicly available.

The U.S. Copyright Office currently requires designated-agent information to be submitted through its online registration system and maintained accurately.

Important: The email address listed above should not be interpreted as a representation that BuzzBlock has completed a formal DMCA Designated Agent registration unless and until such registration has actually been completed.

Once BuzzBlock has completed the applicable Copyright Office designation, this section should be updated to identify the registered designated agent information exactly as required.

11. DMCA NOTICE REVIEW

Upon receiving a facially valid copyright-infringement notice, BuzzBlock may:

  • Review the notice;

  • Determine whether the notice contains the information required by law;

  • Identify the material at issue;

  • Remove or disable access to material where appropriate;

  • Contact the relevant party;

  • Request additional information;

  • Notify an affected user or content provider where appropriate; and

  • Take other action permitted or required by applicable law.

A DMCA notice does not automatically establish infringement.

BuzzBlock reserves the right to evaluate the legal and factual sufficiency of each complaint.

12. COUNTER-NOTIFICATIONS

If material has been removed or access has been disabled in response to a copyright complaint, the affected party may have the right to submit a DMCA counter-notification where permitted by law.

A counter-notification generally must contain information required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(g), including:

  1. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal;

  2. A statement under penalty of perjury that the person submitting the counter-notification has a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification;

  3. The person's name, address, and telephone number;

  4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the applicable federal district court as required by the statute; and

  5. An agreement to accept service of process from the person who submitted the original infringement notification or that person's agent.

Where applicable, BuzzBlock may process a valid counter-notification in accordance with the DMCA.

13. RESTORATION OF CONTENT

Where the DMCA applies and a valid counter-notification is received, BuzzBlock may restore or re-enable access to material in accordance with the statutory procedures and applicable circumstances.

Restoration may not occur where:

  • A copyright owner files an appropriate legal action;

  • The counter-notification is incomplete;

  • The applicable statutory requirements are not satisfied;

  • The material is subject to another lawful restriction; or

  • Another legal basis prevents restoration.

14. MISREPRESENTATIONS

Please do not submit knowingly false or materially misleading copyright complaints.

Under federal copyright law, materially false representations in certain DMCA notices may result in liability for damages, costs, and attorneys' fees.

By submitting a notice, you represent that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the applicable rights holder.

15. REPEAT INFRINGERS

Where applicable and legally appropriate, BuzzBlock may restrict or terminate access to services or accounts associated with repeat copyright infringement.

In determining whether action is appropriate, BuzzBlock may consider:

  • The number of credible complaints;

  • The nature of the alleged infringement;

  • Whether notices were valid;

  • Whether counter-notifications were submitted;

  • The circumstances of the alleged conduct;

  • Whether infringement was intentional;

  • Whether the same material was repeatedly identified; and

  • Other relevant circumstances.

Any action will be taken consistent with applicable law.

16. TRADEMARK COMPLAINTS

The DMCA generally concerns copyright rather than trademark infringement.

If you believe that BuzzBlock is improperly using your trademark, trade name, trade dress, logo, or other trademark-related property, contact:

buzzblock.support@gmail.com

Subject:

TRADEMARK / IP COMPLAINT

Please provide:

  • Your name;

  • Contact information;

  • Identification of the trademark;

  • Evidence of your ownership or authorization;

  • Identification of the allegedly infringing material;

  • The location of the material;

  • Explanation of the alleged infringement; and

  • Any supporting documentation.

Trademark complaints will be evaluated separately from DMCA copyright notices.

17. PATENT AND OTHER IP COMPLAINTS

If you believe that content, products, branding, technology, or other materials associated with BuzzBlock infringe a patent, trade-secret right, publicity right, design right, or other intellectual-property right, contact:

buzzblock.support@gmail.com

Subject:

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLAINT

Please provide enough information for us to evaluate the claim.

BuzzBlock may request additional documentation establishing:

  • Ownership;

  • Registration;

  • Authorization;

  • Scope of rights;

  • Alleged infringement; and

  • Relevant jurisdiction.

18. PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHS AND SUPPLIER CONTENT

Some product images, descriptions, specifications, and marketing materials may originate from manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, or other authorized sources.

Where BuzzBlock receives content from a supplier or third party, BuzzBlock may rely on the supplier's representation that the supplier has the right to provide and authorize use of the applicable material.

If a rights holder believes that such material infringes their rights, please notify BuzzBlock promptly so that we can investigate.

19. USER-SUBMITTED CONTENT

If BuzzBlock permits users to submit reviews, photographs, videos, comments, testimonials, or other content, the submitting user represents that they have the rights necessary to submit the material.

Users may not upload or submit material that:

  • Infringes copyright;

  • Infringes trademarks;

  • Violates publicity rights;

  • Violates privacy rights;

  • Contains unlawful material;

  • Misappropriates another person's intellectual property; or

  • Otherwise violates applicable law.

BuzzBlock may remove user-submitted content where permitted or required by law.

20. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP DOES NOT TRANSFER THROUGH PURCHASE

Purchasing a BuzzBlock product does not transfer ownership of BuzzBlock's:

  • Website;

  • Product photographs;

  • Marketing materials;

  • Logos;

  • Trademarks;

  • Copyrighted content;

  • Software;

  • Designs; or

  • Other intellectual property.

A product purchase grants only the ownership rights associated with the physical or digital product purchased, subject to the terms applicable to that product.

21. FAIR USE AND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS

Nothing in this Policy is intended to prohibit lawful activities protected by applicable law.

This may include, depending on the circumstances:

  • Fair use;

  • Fair dealing where applicable;

  • First-sale rights;

  • Lawful criticism;

  • Lawful commentary;

  • News reporting;

  • Parody;

  • Other statutory exceptions; and

  • Other legally protected uses.

BuzzBlock does not determine infringement solely because material is critical, unfavorable, or otherwise undesirable.

22. NO AUTOMATIC DETERMINATION OF INFRINGEMENT

Submitting a complaint does not automatically establish that infringement occurred.

BuzzBlock may review:

  • Ownership;

  • Authorization;

  • Location;

  • Scope of the claimed rights;

  • Nature of the use;

  • Applicable exceptions;

  • Validity of the notice;

  • Counter-notifications; and

  • Other relevant circumstances.

BuzzBlock may seek additional information before taking action where appropriate.

23. EMERGENCY OR URGENT IP MATTERS

If you believe that immediate action is necessary because of an alleged intellectual-property violation creating an urgent and substantial risk of harm, clearly identify the urgency in your communication.

Use the subject:

URGENT IP MATTER

This does not alter the legal requirements applicable to DMCA notices or other intellectual-property claims.

24. NO LEGAL ADVICE

This Policy describes BuzzBlock's general intellectual-property procedures.

It does not constitute legal advice.

If you believe your intellectual-property rights have been infringed, you may wish to consult an attorney regarding your rights and available remedies.

25. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

BuzzBlock may update this Intellectual Property & DMCA Policy from time to time.

Changes may be made due to:

  • Changes in applicable law;

  • Changes in website functionality;

  • Changes in business operations;

  • Changes in intellectual-property ownership;

  • Changes in third-party services; or

  • Other legitimate business or legal considerations.

The “Last Updated” date identifies the current version.

26. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Policy is determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, that provision will be limited or modified to the minimum extent necessary to comply with applicable law.

The remaining provisions will remain effective.

27. CONTACT INFORMATION

For copyright, trademark, or other intellectual-property matters:

BuzzBlock

DMCA / IP Email:
buzzblock.support@gmail.com

Subject for copyright notices:
DMCA COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT NOTICE

Subject for trademark/IP complaints:
TRADEMARK / IP COMPLAINT

BuzzBlock
buzzblock.support@gmail.com

Last Updated: August 8, 2026