Copyright & Takedown Policy (DMCA)

Last updated: 31.03.2026
1. Introduction
Ink Archive (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects the intellectual property rights of artists, creators and third parties.
This policy outlines the procedure for reporting alleged copyright infringement in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and relevant international regulations.

2. Copyright Ownership
All content displayed on ink-archive.com may include:
  • Tattoo works and designs
  • Photographic material
  • Editorial texts and articles
  • Platform structure and visual assets
Ownership remains with:
  • The original creator (artist, photographer, author), or
  • Ink Archive (for original editorial and platform content)

We do not claim ownership of artist-submitted or attributed works.

3. Use of Third-Party Content
Ink Archive may display content that is:
  • Submitted directly by artists or studios
  • Publicly available and properly attributed
  • Used for documentation and editorial purposes

We aim to ensure proper credit and accurate representation at all times.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on the Website without proper authorization, you may submit a formal notice.
Your request must include:
  • Your full name and contact information (email address required)
  • A clear identification of the copyrighted work
  • The exact URL(s) where the material appears
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
  • A statement that the information provided is accurate
  • A statement that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf

Please send all requests to:
📧 contact@ink-archive.com

5. Review and Action
Upon receiving a valid request, we will:
  • Review the claim within a reasonable timeframe
  • Remove or restrict access to the content if necessary
  • Contact the submitting party where applicable
We reserve the right to request additional information before taking action.

6. Counter-Notification
If you believe that content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification including:
  • Identification of the removed content
  • A statement explaining your rights to use the material
  • Your contact information
We will review the counter-notice and may restore the content if appropriate.

7. Repeat Infringement
Ink Archive reserves the right to:
  • Remove content from users or contributors who repeatedly violate copyright
  • Restrict or terminate access to the platform

8. Limitation of Liability
Ink Archive acts as a platform for documentation and presentation.
We are not responsible for user-submitted content but will act promptly upon valid notice.

9. Contact
For all copyright-related inquiries:
📧 contact@ink-archive.com