DMCA
Last updated: October 2026
At Wasafli, we respect the rights of copyright owners, creators, designers, photographers, artists, content producers, and other intellectual property holders. This DMCA Policy explains how copyright concerns may be reported to Wasafli and how we may respond to claims involving content displayed on Wasafli.
Wasafli is an online women’s fashion store offering women’s outerwear, dresses, and skirts. We aim to operate our website responsibly and address copyright-related concerns in a clear, fair, and professional manner.
1. Purpose of This DMCA Policy
This DMCA Policy provides a process for submitting copyright infringement notices regarding materials that may appear on Wasafli’s website.
Copyright concerns may involve:
| Content Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Product images | Photos, model images, product images, lifestyle images |
| Written content | Product descriptions, page text, policy content |
| Graphic content | Artwork, patterns, icons, banners, visual layouts |
| Design materials | Original creative designs or protected visual works |
| Other copyright works | Any content protected by copyright law |
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on Wasafli without authorization, you may submit a DMCA notice using the instructions below.
2. Good Faith Copyright Reporting
A DMCA notice should only be submitted by the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Before submitting a notice, please make sure you have a good faith belief that the reported use is not authorized by the copyright owner, the owner’s agent, or the law.
Incorrect, incomplete, or false claims may delay review and may result in legal responsibility for the person submitting the claim.
3. How to Submit a DMCA Notice
To submit a copyright infringement notice, please email Wasafli at:
support@wasafli.com
Please use the subject line:
DMCA Notice – Copyright Claim
To help us review your claim efficiently, include all required information listed below.
| Required Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Copyright owner name | Name of the person or company that owns the work |
| Authorized representative | If you are acting on behalf of the owner |
| Contact email | Email address for communication |
| Mailing address | Physical mailing address |
| Phone number | Optional but helpful |
| Description of copyrighted work | Clearly identify the original work |
| Location of original work | Link or evidence showing the original work, if available |
| Wasafli URL | Direct link to the allegedly infringing page |
| Explanation of claim | Explain why the use is unauthorized |
| Good faith statement | Confirm your good faith belief |
| Accuracy statement | Confirm the information is accurate |
| Authority statement | Confirm you are the owner or authorized representative |
| Signature | Typed or electronic signature accepted |
4. Required DMCA Notice Statements
Your DMCA notice should include the following statements:
Good Faith Statement:
“I have a good faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material described above is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.”
Accuracy and Authority Statement:
“The information in this notice is accurate, and I declare under penalty of perjury that I am the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.”
Signature:
A typed full legal name may be accepted as an electronic signature.
5. Suggested DMCA Notice Format
You may use the following format when sending a DMCA notice:
Subject: DMCA Notice – Copyright Claim
Message:
- Copyright owner name:
- Authorized representative name, if applicable:
- Company name, if applicable:
- Contact email:
- Mailing address:
- Phone number, if available:
- Description of the copyrighted work:
- Link or evidence showing the original copyrighted work:
- Wasafli URL where the reported material appears:
- Explanation of why the use is unauthorized:
- Good faith statement:
- Accuracy and authority statement:
- Typed signature:
Attachments may include screenshots, copyright registration documents, original file evidence, publication records, or other proof of ownership.
6. Direct URLs Are Required
To review a DMCA claim properly, Wasafli needs the exact page where the allegedly infringing material appears.
Please provide the direct URL from Wasafli.
| URL Type | Usefulness |
|---|---|
| Direct product URL | Best option for product image or description claims |
| Direct page URL | Best option for page content claims |
| Screenshot only | Helpful, but not enough without URL |
| Homepage only | Usually not enough unless the content is on the homepage |
| General website name | Not enough to locate the material |
If you do not provide a direct URL, our review may be delayed or we may be unable to locate the reported material.
7. Review of DMCA Notices
After receiving a DMCA notice, Wasafli may review the claim and the reported content.
Our review may include:
| Review Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Notice received | We receive your email at support@wasafli.com |
| Information check | We review whether required details are included |
| Content review | We locate and review the reported material |
| Ownership review | We review the evidence provided |
| Action decision | We decide the appropriate next step |
| Response | We may reply with a status update or request more information |
Submitting a DMCA notice does not guarantee immediate removal. Wasafli needs enough information to evaluate the claim responsibly.
8. Possible Actions After Review
Depending on the notice and available information, Wasafli may take one or more actions.
| Possible Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Remove content | Reported material may be removed from the website |
| Disable access | A product or page may be temporarily disabled |
| Edit content | Text, image, or listing details may be changed |
| Request more information | We may ask the claimant for additional proof |
| Contact involved parties | We may contact suppliers or content sources |
| Decline unsupported claim | Claims without enough information may be declined |
| Take no action | If no issue is found, content may remain available |
We aim to handle copyright concerns in a reasonable, balanced, and professional manner.
9. Incomplete DMCA Notices
A DMCA notice may be considered incomplete if it does not include enough information to identify the work, locate the reported content, verify the claimant’s authority, or understand the claim.
Common missing information includes:
| Missing Detail | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| No direct Wasafli URL | We cannot locate the reported material |
| No description of original work | We cannot identify what is protected |
| No ownership evidence | We cannot verify the claim |
| No good faith statement | Required for a complete notice |
| No authority statement | Required to confirm claimant status |
| No signature | Required for formal submission |
If your notice is incomplete, Wasafli may request additional details before taking action.
10. Counter-Notification
If content is removed or disabled due to a DMCA notice, the affected party may submit a counter-notification if they believe the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
| Required Information | Description |
|---|---|
| Full name | Name of the person submitting the counter-notice |
| Contact email | Email address for communication |
| Mailing address | Physical mailing address |
| Phone number | Optional but helpful |
| Removed content | Description of the removed material |
| Original location | URL where the material appeared before removal |
| Good faith statement | Statement that removal was due to mistake or misidentification |
| Consent statement | Consent to applicable legal jurisdiction where required |
| Signature | Typed or electronic signature |
Counter-notifications should be sent to:
support@wasafli.com
Subject line: DMCA Counter-Notification
11. Suggested Counter-Notification Format
You may use the following format:
Subject: DMCA Counter-Notification
Message:
- Full name:
- Contact email:
- Mailing address:
- Phone number, if available:
- Description of removed or disabled material:
- URL where the material appeared before removal:
- Explanation of why the removal was a mistake or misidentification:
- Statement: “I have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.”
- Statement: “I consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court for my address, or if my address is outside the United States, to the jurisdiction of the appropriate United States court, and I will accept service of process from the person who provided the original DMCA notice or their authorized agent.”
- Typed signature:
Wasafli may review the counter-notification and take appropriate action according to applicable law and internal procedures.
12. False or Misleading Claims
Please do not submit false, misleading, abusive, or bad-faith copyright claims. Submitting inaccurate claims can harm legitimate businesses, customers, creators, and content owners.
By submitting a DMCA notice or counter-notification, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to make the submission.
Wasafli may reject claims that appear:
- Incomplete
- Unsupported
- Fraudulent
- Misleading
- Abusive
- Submitted without proper authority
- Not related to copyright concerns
13. Repeat Copyright Concerns
Wasafli may take additional action if repeat copyright concerns are identified involving certain materials, listings, suppliers, or content sources.
Possible actions may include:
| Action | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Removing affected content | To prevent continued disputed use |
| Reviewing product listings | To identify related issues |
| Replacing images or descriptions | To avoid future concerns |
| Contacting suppliers | To verify content rights |
| Updating internal review practices | To reduce future risk |
| Discontinuing certain content sources | To protect rights holders |
We do not knowingly continue using content after a valid copyright issue has been confirmed.
14. Supplier and Third-Party Content
Some product images, descriptions, design materials, or product-related content may come from suppliers, service providers, creative partners, or other third parties.
Wasafli expects all third parties involved in our store operations to respect copyright law and provide only content they are authorized to use.
If a copyright claim involves third-party content, we may contact the relevant source for verification, documentation, correction, replacement, or removal.
15. Wasafli Website Content
Content on Wasafli may be owned by Wasafli or used under license, permission, supplier authorization, or other lawful basis.
| Wasafli Content | Restriction |
|---|---|
| Product photos | Do not copy or reuse without permission |
| Product descriptions | Do not reproduce for another website |
| Website text | Do not copy for commercial use |
| Policy content | Do not duplicate without authorization |
| Graphics and layouts | Do not copy or misuse |
| Store branding | Do not use in a confusing way |
Unauthorized copying or commercial use of Wasafli content may result in action to protect our rights.
16. Reporting Misuse of Wasafli Content
If you believe Wasafli’s website content, product photos, descriptions, or branding are being copied or misused elsewhere, please contact us at:
support@wasafli.com
Please include links, screenshots, and any available evidence showing the unauthorized use.
17. DMCA and Other Intellectual Property Claims
This DMCA Policy is specifically focused on copyright-related claims. If your concern involves trademark rights, design rights, brand impersonation, publicity rights, or another intellectual property matter, please refer to our Intellectual Property Claim Policy or contact us at:
support@wasafli.com
Please clearly identify the type of claim so we can review it under the appropriate process.
18. No Legal Advice
This DMCA Policy is provided for general informational and procedural purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
If you are unsure about copyright ownership, infringement, fair use, licensing, or DMCA requirements, you may wish to consult a qualified legal professional.
19. Relationship to Other Policies
This DMCA Policy should be read together with Wasafli’s other store policies.
| Policy | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Terms of Service | Explains general website and purchase terms |
| Privacy Policy | Explains how customer information is handled |
| Intellectual Property Claim Policy | Explains broader IP claim procedures |
| Disclaimer | Explains website and product limitations |
| Shipping Policy | Explains shipping timelines and carriers |
| Return & Refund Policy | Explains return eligibility and refunds |
| Cancel / Change Order Policy | Explains order modification rules |
If a more specific policy applies to an issue, that policy may guide the review process.
20. Privacy of DMCA Communications
Information submitted in a DMCA notice or counter-notification may be used to review the claim, communicate with involved parties, maintain records, protect our rights, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.
In some cases, claim information may need to be shared with relevant parties, such as the person responsible for the reported content, service providers, legal advisors, or authorities where appropriate.
Personal information submitted in connection with DMCA claims is handled according to our Privacy Policy where applicable.
21. DMCA Policy Summary
| DMCA Area | Wasafli Policy |
|---|---|
| Store name | Wasafli |
| Website | Wasafli |
| Products | Women’s outerwear, dresses, and skirts |
| DMCA email | support@wasafli.com |
| Business address | 63 Stumpf Ave, Thomaston, CT 06787, United States |
| Claim type | Copyright-related concerns |
| Required URL | Direct Wasafli page URL |
| Required statements | Good faith, accuracy, authority, signature |
| Possible actions | Remove, disable, edit, request more information, decline unsupported claim |
| Counter-notice | Accepted when removal is disputed |
Please include complete information in your message so we can review your copyright concern accurately and efficiently.