This policy was published on February 23, 2026 and will take effect on February 23, 2026.
BlackSpace takes intellectual property rights very seriously. We comply with intellectual property laws to maintain the integrity of our creative marketplace. This Intellectual Property (IP) Policy establishes the framework for BlackSpace, LLC (“BlackSpace”, together with “we”, “us”, and “our”), myblackspace.co (the “Site”), and BlackSpace’s mobile applications (the “apps”), collectively referred to as the Services, concerning the intellectual property rights of Seller Members and third parties on our platform. This policy is designed to foster trust, respect the intellectual property of others, and ensure a lawful trading environment.
The Network Clause: BlackSpace is a brand of BlackSpace LLC. All commerce on this platform is conducted within the BlackSpace Network, a private, mission-aligned, and expressive association of Seller Members. The Network operates as a private forum for the collective exercise of the First Amendment rights of its members and the platform. All policies herein are subordinated to the Network’s Statement of Curatorial Intent and the LLC’s right to control its expressive message.
This policy is a part of our Terms of Use. By using BlackSpace, you’re agreeing to this policy and our Terms of Use.
BlackSpace can’t speak on behalf of intellectual property owners, nor are we in a position to offer legal advice or make legal determinations whether a Seller Member or their store’s content infringes someone else’s intellectual property. We will remove material cited for alleged intellectual property infringement when provided with a report that complies with our policies. Any action taken by BlackSpace to delist or remove content is an exercise of the Network’s curatorial discretion to protect its brand integrity and does not constitute a legal finding of infringement.
Definitions
– Intellectual Property (IP): Creations of the mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, symbols, names, and images used in commerce.
– Copyright: Rights to original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other works.
– Trademark: A symbol, word, or phrase legally registered to represent a company or product.
– Patent: An exclusive right granted for an invention.
– Trade Secret: A practice, design, formula, process, or any information which provides a business advantage over competitors.
Seller Member’s IP Responsibilities
Seller Members have the principal responsibility of ensuring their product listings with us are free from third-party IP infringements. They must solely own, or have acquired necessary rights to utilize and display, all the content, product images, descriptions, and other IP associated with their offerings. Should a Seller Member leverage third-party IP, it is imperative they secure the right licenses, permissions, or rights.
Prohibited Actions
It is strictly forbidden for Seller Members to list or vend counterfeit items, unauthorized replicas, or any goods that infringe upon another’s IP. The unauthorized utilization or duplication of copyrighted material, trademarks, patented technologies, or trade secrets in any product listing is also disallowed. Furthermore, Seller Members should abstain from using trademarked terminology in ways that could potentially confuse or misdirect customers.
Counter Notice
In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), we accept counter notices for US-based copyright infringement reports only. When we receive a DMCA counter notice, we will provide a copy of the counter notice to the original complaining party. The removed material may be replaced or access to it may be restored 10 business days after the counter notice is processed, unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order restraining the allegedly infringing party from relisting the items or a qualifying action with the Copyright Claims Board (CCB), and informs BlackSpace of this action.
Reporting IP Infringements
Authorized third parties, upon suspecting their IP rights have been violated by a Seller Member’s listing on our platform, are encouraged to report such potential infringements to [email protected]. These reports should be substantiated with tangible evidence of the infringement and verifiable proof of IP ownership.
Consequences of Infringements
Once an infringement report is deemed credible, BlackSpace will initiate an investigation. Depending on the findings, we may decide to delist the infringing products either temporarily or permanently. Repeat offenders or Seller Members consistently infringing on third-party IP rights may face stringent penalties, which could extend to the termination of their Seller Member account.
Right to Contest Accusations
Seller Members, if they believe their product was unjustly delisted due to an alleged IP violation, can challenge the decision. They will need to provide evidence supporting their lawful use of the disputed IP. After thorough scrutiny, BlackSpace might choose to reinstate the delisted product. This review process is provided as a courtesy; BlackSpace LLC maintains the final, absolute right to determine which content aligns with its expressive mission, and its decision to refuse reinstatement is final and non-reviewable.
Repeat Infringement
BlackSpace terminates selling privileges of Seller Members who are subject to repeat or multiple notices of intellectual property infringement in appropriate circumstances and at our discretion. If we believe a Seller Member has attempted to open a new store after termination of the initial account, we reserve the right to refuse all services to that Seller Member. These actions apply to any accounts we believe are associated with or operated by the affected Seller Member. Per our Terms of Use, BlackSpace reserves the right to terminate account privileges at any time, for any reason, and without advance notice. Such terminations are necessary to protect the collective reputation of the Network and the expressive mission of the private association.
Awareness and Training
To foster a culture of respect for IP rights, BlackSpace will offer resources and guidelines to assist Seller Members in understanding the nuances of IP laws and the significance of respecting third-party IP rights. Seller Members are also encouraged to proactively educate themselves on IP laws pertinent to their offerings and regions of operation.
Indemnification
Seller Members, by choosing to list on BlackSpace, agree to indemnify us against any losses, damages, or costs arising from third-party IP infringement claims related to their listings.
Withdrawals
BlackSpace only accepts withdrawals of infringement reports directly from the intellectual property owner or authorized representative who submitted the claim. The withdrawal must clearly state that it is a formal withdrawal and sufficiently identify the Seller Member and/or material (such as by providing the username, store name, and BlackSpace listing URLs).
Once we receive a formal withdrawal of an infringement report, we will contact the withdrawing party to confirm receipt and will notify the affected Seller Member of the withdrawal. Please note that infringement matters are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and withdrawals do not guarantee changes to a Seller Member’s store status.