ACGGOODS Copyright Policy

Last Update: June 15th, 2026

1. General Principles

ACGGoods is a platform for independent artists. All designs and copyrights are uploaded by users. If you believe your copyright has been violated, please contact us for immediate takedown.

1.1 Human-Made & Self-Created

ACGGoods only accepts designs that are original, human-made, and legally authorized. We prioritize manual artistry and independent creative processes.

1.2 Compliance

All artworks and materials submitted must not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights, trademarks, publicity rights, or other legal rights.

1.3 Platform Authority

The platform reserves the right to review, remove, or terminate collaborations at any time if a violation is suspected or confirmed.

2. Standards of Originality and “No AI” Policy

To protect the integrity of our creative community, ACGGoods maintains strict standards regarding production. Any form of AI-generated content is strictly prohibited. This includes:

2.1 Direct and Assisted AI Use

• Direct Sales: Selling AI-generated images.

• AI-Assisted Tracing: Tracing, inking, or painting over an AI-generated base.

• AI Structuring: Using AI to generate compositions, poses, or structures as the primary “skeleton” of a work.

2.2 Tracing and Referencing:

• Permitted: Using original photography taken by the artist as a reference for poses, anatomy, or lighting.

• Prohibited: 1:1 tracing or “over-referencing” of third-party images (including but not limited to Pinterest, Google, social media, or stock photos not owned by the artist).

• Manual Effort Requirement: All final lines and colors must be manually executed by the artist.

3. Artist’s Warranties and Responsibilities

3.1 Proof of Process

Artists are required to retain layered source files (e.g., PSD, Procreate, SAI) and progress records (sketches, drafts, or timelapses). In the event of a copyright inquiry or DMCA Counter-Notice, the artist must provide these files within 48 hours.

3.2 Liability

Any claims or liabilities arising from copyright issues shall be borne solely by the artist. ACGGoods reserves the right to deduct legal costs and refund expenses from the artist’s unsettled earnings.

3.3 Exclusivity

For “collaboration works,” artists must notify the platform before selling elsewhere.

4. Fan Art and Derivative Works

4.1 Compliance with IP Owners

Artists must respect the guidelines of original copyright holders. Derivative works must stay within “Fair Use” or the allowed scope of the respective intellectual property (IP).

4.2 Unauthorized Works

Fan art that violates specific prohibitions of an IP holder or involves tracing official art will be removed immediately.

5. Prohibited Content

Immediate takedown applies to any user uploads containing:

• Infringement of copyrights, trademarks, or publicity rights.

• Unauthorized use of brand logos, game characters, or celebrity likenesses.

• AI-generated or AI-derived works.

• Content involving political propaganda, pornography, hate speech, or violence.

6. DMCA Copyright Policy & Reporting Procedure

ACGGoods complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyright has been infringed, we have established the following procedure to ensure swift resolution.

6.1 Submitting a DMCA Takedown Notice

To report an infringement, please send a written DMCA Notice to our Designated Copyright Agent at copyright@acggoods.com.

To ensure your report is valid and processed immediately, your notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
2. Identification of the infringing material with enough detail so we can locate it on the site (e.g., a direct URL to the product/design).
3. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. A statement of good faith that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. A statement made under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

Note: If evidence is incomplete, the report may be rejected. Valid notices will result in immediate takedown of the infringing content.

6.2 Submitting a DMCA Counter-Notice (Artist Appeal)

If your artwork was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe this was a mistake or you hold the rights to the work, you may submit a Counter-Notice to copyright@acggoods.com within 7 business days.

Your Counter-Notice must include:

1. Identification of the material that was removed and its previous location (URL).
2. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email).
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
4. Proof of Originality: Layered source files, creation timelines, and drafts to prove originality as outlined in Section 3.1.
5. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Hong Kong SAR (or the federal district court for your address if in the US), and that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice.
6. Your physical or electronic signature.

6.3 Final Decision

Upon receiving a valid Counter-Notice and proof of originality, ACGGoods will forward it to the original reporter. If the reporter does not notify us within 10-14 business days that they have filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the artist, the removed material may be restored. If no Counter-Notice is filed, or the appeal fails, the product will be permanently removed.

7. Repeat Infringer Policy (The “Two-Strike” Rule)

In accordance with the DMCA, ACGGoods has adopted a policy of terminating accounts of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

7.1 First Violation

The infringing product is permanently removed, and a Formal Warning is issued to the artist’s account.

7.2 Second Violation

The artist’s account and store will be permanently banned without the possibility of further appeal.

8. Platform Usage Rights

8.1 Marketing Rights

Artists grant ACGGoods the right to use submitted works for promotional purposes (e.g., website mockups, social media, digital ads).

8.2 Scope

The platform will never resell original artwork files or use them outside the agreed scope of collaboration.

8.3 Ownership of Original Characters

For works featuring original characters (OCs) created by the artist including products or events featured on the ACGGoods main page, the artist retains 100% ownership and all associated intellectual property rights. ACGGoods makes no claim of ownership over user-created original characters. Our featuring of these works serves solely as a promotional showcase and does not constitute any transfer of IP rights.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9.1 Jurisdiction

This policy is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

9.2 International Standards

Both parties shall comply with international conventions, including standard DMCA procedures for copyright enforcement as outlined in Section 6.

9.3 Dispute Resolution

Disputes shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If unresolved, they shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Hong Kong SAR.