Last Updated: April 18, 2025

1. Introduction and Declaration of Ownership

This notice formally declares that all content displayed on the Craple website (www.craple.com), including but not limited to images, photographs, product descriptions, text, graphics, logos, website design, and layout (collectively, “Content”), is the exclusive intellectual property of Craple.

This Content is protected under applicable Indian and international copyright and intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, display, or transmission of any Content from this Website without the express prior written permission of Craple is strictly prohibited.

2. Scope of Copyright Protection

Our intellectual property rights are protected globally, including under:

  • The Indian Copyright Act, 1957: Governs copyright protection within India.
  • International Treaties (e.g., Berne Convention): Provides reciprocal copyright protection in signatory countries worldwide.
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) & Similar Online Frameworks: Principles underpinning the process for addressing online copyright infringement globally.

To affirm ownership, many images on this website may contain visible or invisible watermarks (“Craple”). Furthermore, we retain original source files, including raw images, edited versions, and associated metadata, as irrefutable proof of our ownership and creation date.

3. Prohibited Unauthorized Uses

The unauthorized use of our copyrighted Content is strictly forbidden across all platforms, online and offline. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Direct Copying: Downloading, saving, screenshotting, or otherwise copying images or text from www.craple.com.
  • Use on Marketplaces: Listing products using our images or descriptions on platforms such as eBay, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, Flipkart, AliExpress, or any other e-commerce marketplace.
  • Use on Other Websites: Displaying our Content on any other personal, commercial, or third-party website.
  • Social Media & Advertising: Using our Content in social media posts, advertisements, or marketing materials.
  • Modification: Altering, editing, or creating derivative works from our Content without permission.
  • Offline Use: Reproducing our Content in print materials, catalogues, or any physical media.

This prohibition applies whether the Content is taken directly from www.craple.com or from any other official Craple presence (e.g., social media profiles, if applicable). No individual, business, or entity is permitted to use our Content without obtaining prior written authorization from Craple.

4. Enforcement & Consequences of Infringement

Craple actively monitors for and enforces its intellectual property rights. Unauthorized use of our Content constitutes copyright infringement and a violation of our terms. Actions we may take against infringers include, but are not limited to:

  • Takedown Notices: Issuing formal notices (such as DMCA notices) to internet service providers, hosting companies, and online platforms demanding the immediate removal of infringing Content.
  • Platform Reporting: Reporting infringing listings or content to relevant marketplace integrity programs (e.g., eBay’s VeRO, Amazon’s Brand Registry, Etsy’s IP Policy reporting) which can lead to listing removal and account penalties, including suspension.
  • Cease and Desist Letters: Sending formal legal demands to cease the infringing activity immediately.
  • Legal Action: Pursuing legal action to seek injunctions (court orders to stop the infringement) and claim financial damages for losses incurred due to the infringement, including lost profits and legal costs.

Violation of platform policies regarding image/text/IP misuse through the unauthorized use of our Content can lead to severe consequences imposed by those platforms independently.

5. How to Obtain Permission for Use

If you have a legitimate reason and wish to request permission to use any Content owned by Craple, you MUST obtain explicit, prior written authorization. Please submit your detailed request, including the specific Content you wish to use and the intended purpose, via email to:

Permission is granted solely at Craple’s discretion and may be subject to specific terms and conditions or licensing fees. Using Content without such written permission will be treated as infringement.

6. Reporting Suspected Infringement

We appreciate the help of our community in protecting our intellectual property. If you encounter any website, marketplace seller, social media account, or other entity using Craple’s Content without authorization, please report it to us at:

Please provide as much detail as possible, such as links to the infringing content.

7. Contact Information

For matters specifically related to copyright and intellectual property:

  • Primary Contact: copyright@craple.com
  • Store Address: Craple, Shop No. 7, Dehradun Road, Rampur, Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India
  • Tel: (+91) 1332 353232
  • Mobile: (+91) 8445323452