Takedown Policy

At SoftColoring, we respect the intellectual property rights of creators, publishers, and rights holders worldwide and expect our users to do the same. This Takedown Policy explains how to report alleged copyright or other intellectual property infringement on our website and how we handle such requests fairly and promptly.

SoftColoring serves a global audience and follows internationally recognized standards for handling copyright and intellectual property claims, including the principles of the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this Takedown Policy:

Site or SoftColoring means the website and any services, content, or features made available under the SoftColoring brand.
Content means all images, coloring pages, text, graphics, illustrations, designs, downloads, and any other materials displayed or distributed on the Site.
Intellectual Property Rights means all copyrights, trademarks, designs, rights in illustrations and characters, database rights, trade secrets, and any similar or equivalent rights existing worldwide, whether registered or unregistered.
Infringing Content means any Content on the Site that is alleged or determined to infringe the Intellectual Property Rights of a third party.
Notice means a written communication from a rights holder or an authorized agent that identifies Infringing Content and requests its removal or restriction in accordance with this Policy.

2. General Policy and Good Faith

SoftColoring uses commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that the Content on the Site does not infringe any third party’s Intellectual Property Rights. However, due to the volume and variety of content and user submissions, it is possible that material may appear on the Site without the required authorization.

If you are a rights holder (or an authorized representative) and believe that your work has been used on SoftColoring without permission, we encourage you to contact us promptly using the procedure below. We review all Notices in good faith and aim to resolve issues quickly, fairly, and in a manner that respects the legitimate interests of all parties.

3. How to Submit a Takedown Notice

To help us review your request efficiently and accurately, please include all of the following information in your Notice:

Identification of the rights holder: Your full name (or the legal name of the rights holder). If submitting on behalf of another party, please state your role and identify the rights holder.
Contact information: A valid email address where we can reach you. Optional but recommended: a mailing address and phone number for follow-up if needed.
Identification of the copyrighted or protected work: A clear description of the work you believe has been infringed (for example, a coloring book title, character, illustration, or design). If available, include registration numbers or links to an official source where the work is lawfully published.
Identification of the allegedly infringing content on SoftColoring: The exact URL(s) or page links on SoftColoring where the content appears. Please include a brief description of how the content appears on our Site.
Description of the infringement: A concise explanation of why you believe the content infringes your rights (for example, unauthorized reproduction or use without a valid license).
Statement of ownership or authorization: A statement confirming that you are the rights holder or are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law.
Accuracy and authority statement: A statement that the information in your Notice is accurate and, where applicable, made under penalty of perjury, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the person submitting the Notice. Typing your full name at the end of the email will be considered a valid electronic signature.

4. Where to Send Your Notice

Please send your complete Notice to SoftColoring using one of the following methods:

Email: info@softcoloring.com
Contact form

We may not be able to process Notices that are incomplete, unclear, or missing key information described in this Policy.

5. Our Review and Takedown Process

Once we receive a Notice that reasonably appears to contain all required information, SoftColoring will take the following steps:

Preliminary review: We will review your Notice to confirm that it includes sufficient detail to identify both the allegedly infringed work and the Infringing Content on our Site. If necessary, we may contact you to request additional information or clarification.
Temporary action (if appropriate): If your Notice appears valid on its face, we may temporarily remove or disable access to the identified Content while we complete our assessment.
Contacting the content provider: If the Infringing Content was uploaded or provided by a third party (for example, a contributor or user), we may forward your Notice or its key details to that party. We may also notify them that the Content has been removed or access has been disabled and, where applicable, inform them about their right to submit a counter-notification.
Assessment and resolution: We will make commercially reasonable efforts to assess the claim promptly and determine whether the Content should remain removed, be modified, or be restored. In complex cases, we may seek legal advice before taking final action.
Notification of outcome: We will inform you, by email or other contact method you provided, of the outcome of our review and, where appropriate, any further steps or proposed resolutions.

6. Possible Outcomes

Depending on the circumstances, one or more of the following outcomes may occur:

The Content remains unchanged if we determine that no infringement has occurred or that we are unable to verify your claim.
The Content is removed from the Site and not republished.
The Content is replaced or modified to remove allegedly infringing elements (for example, by altering an illustration or replacing it with a non-infringing alternative).
The Content is reinstated if a valid counter-notification is received and no legal action is initiated by the rights holder within the applicable time period, where DMCA-style procedures apply.

In all cases, SoftColoring aims to act in good faith and balance the interests of rights holders, users, and our platform.

7. Counter-Notification (For Content Providers)

This section applies mainly to contributors or users who have submitted content to SoftColoring. If you are a creator, contributor, or user whose content has been removed or disabled as a result of a Notice, and you believe this was done in error or due to misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification.

Your counter-notification should include:

Your full name and contact details (email and mailing address).
Identification of the content that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared on SoftColoring before removal (URL or page link).
A statement, under penalty of perjury where applicable, that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in your place of residence and, if you are outside the United States but DMCA-style procedures are involved, consent to the jurisdiction of the courts as required under applicable DMCA-style procedures, and that you will accept service of process from the party who submitted the original Notice or their agent (if legally required).

Send your counter-notification to the same contact details indicated in Section 4. Please note that submitting a false or misleading counter-notification may have legal consequences.

8. Repeat Infringers and Account Actions

Where SoftColoring offers accounts or user profiles, we may, in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion:

Remove or disable access to content that is alleged or determined to be infringing.
Limit, suspend, or terminate the accounts of users who are repeatedly alleged or found to infringe third-party Intellectual Property Rights.

We also reserve the right to deny access to the Site or its services to any user who misuses the Takedown or counter-notification process.

9. No Legal Advice

This Takedown Policy is provided for information and operational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you are unsure about your rights or obligations, you should seek independent legal counsel before submitting a Notice or counter-notification.

10. Changes to This Takedown Policy

SoftColoring may update or modify this Takedown Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, best practices, or our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date, and continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Takedown Policy or how to report potential intellectual property infringement on SoftColoring, please contact us at:

Email: softcoloringpages@gmail.com
Or through the contact form on our website

We are committed to handling all reports respectfully, promptly, and in line with internationally recognized standards for intellectual property protection. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe, consistent with applicable laws and the volume of requests received.