Grim Stitchery IP/Publicity Rights Policy

Intellectual Property and Publicity Rights

The Grim Stitchery is a fantasy-themed store that celebrates creativity while respecting the rights of artists and intellectual property owners. We take these matters seriously and ensure that all products offered for sale comply with applicable laws.

All designs featured on this website are either original works created for The Grim Stitchery or licensed for use by their rightful owners. We do not knowingly offer, sell, or distribute products that infringe upon the intellectual property or publicity rights of others.

To help customers understand how these rights apply, here is a brief overview:

  • Copyright protects the expression of original ideas that have been recorded in a tangible form, such as artwork, illustrations, photographs, written text, or designs.
  • Trademark law protects words, symbols, logos, and designs that identify and distinguish a brand or the source of goods and services.
  • Publicity Rights protect an individual’s name, image, likeness, and persona from being used for commercial purposes without consent.

Fair Use Disclaimer

The Grim Stitchery occasionally offers parody, transformative, or homage-based works inspired by well-known genres and cultural themes. Such works are created with respect for the original source material and are intended as artistic commentary or fan expression.

We make every reasonable effort to ensure that our designs fall within acceptable legal boundaries, including fair use and parody principles where applicable. However, as interpretations of “fair use” and related doctrines can vary between jurisdictions, The Grim Stitchery cannot provide legal advice or guarantees regarding such classifications.

If you are a rights holder and believe that a product offered by The Grim Stitchery infringes upon your intellectual property, please contact us using the procedure outlined below so we can address the matter promptly.

Notice and Takedown Procedure – Reports and Complaints

The Grim Stitchery respects the intellectual property rights of others and will act promptly upon receiving valid notice of alleged infringement.

If you believe that your intellectual property has been used in a manner that constitutes an infringement of your rights, please notify The Grim Stitchery’s designated agent by submitting a Notice and Takedown Report containing the following information:

  1. An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed material.
  2. A clear description of the work or material claimed to have been infringed.
  3. A description of where the claimed infringing content appears on The Grim Stitchery website.
    URLs should follow this format:
    https://thegrimstitchery.com/products/[work number-name];
  4. Your full name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
  5. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the rights owner, its agent, or the law.
  6. A statement made under penalty of perjury that:
    a. the information in your notice is accurate; and
    b. you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the rights involved.

Please use the official Notice and Takedown Report form to submit your report. For all other intellectual property questions or complaints, contact us at:

Email: info@thegrimstitchery.com

The Grim Stitchery reviews all valid reports and, where appropriate, removes or restricts access to the identified material in accordance with applicable intellectual property law.