Trendy Matters respects copyright law in accordance to the Digital Millennial Copyright Act of 1998.
We take measures to ensure compliance with copyright laws under Fair Use, licensing from image libraries such as Getty or Shutterstock, or seek otherwise copyright-free media under Creative Commons licensing.
Should you believe that your copyrighted material has been used on our site without authorization, follow the steps listed below to file a DMCA claim. Our editorial team is dedicated to addressing copyright concerns swiftly and thoroughly.
To submit an DMCA related claim, the recommended and fastest course of action to resolve the issue is to notify us as admin@gmcommerce.co with a brief outline of the claim and a link to the page on our website with the disputed material.
Trendy Matters DMCA Claim Submission Process
Step 1: Prepare Your Claim Information
To help us review your claim efficiently, please ensure you have all the necessary information prepared in advance:
- Electronic or Physical Signature of the copyright owner or someone authorized to act on behalf of the copyright holder. If the copyright is formally filed with the U.S. Copyright Office, please include the 12-digit copyright record number (if applicable).
- Your Contact Details: Provide your full name, email address, phone number, and mailing address that we can reach you at for follow up.
- Description of the Copyrighted Work: Include a description of the copyrighted material that you believe has been infringed. Be as specific as possible.
- Location of Infringing Material: Provide the exact URL(s) on our site where the allegedly infringing material appears.
- Statement of Ownership: Confirm that you own the copyright, or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Step 2: Draft Your DMCA Notice
Your DMCA notice must include the following legal statements to comply with DMCA requirements:
- Good Faith Belief Statement: Include a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, their agent, or the law.
- Accuracy and Authorization Statement: A statement declaring that the information in your notice is accurate, and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Electronic Signature: An electronic or physical signature, such as typing your full legal name at the end of the notice, will complete the claim.
Step 3: Submit Your DMCA Claim
- Email Submission: Send your completed DMCA notice to admin@gmcommerce.co.
- Subject Line: Use “DMCA Claim – Copyright Infringement” in your email subject line to ensure it is directed to the right team to be processed efficiently.
- Attachments: Include any relevant documentation (if applicable) that further verifies your ownership, such as copyright registration, publication details, or screenshots of the original content.
Step 4: Await Confirmation and Response
- Confirmation Email: You will receive a confirmation email once your claim has been received. Please allow up to 3 business days for this confirmation.
- Review Timeline: Our editorial team will review your claim, and if the material is found to infringe upon your copyright, we will remove or restrict access to the content in question within 10 business days.
CONTACT
Trendy Matters is owned by GM Commerce, LLC.
You can get in touch with us via:
Email: admin@gmcommerce.co
Mailing address:
GM Commerce LLC.
Re: Trendy Matters
1925 Palomar Oaks Way
Carlsbad, California 92008
Phone: (760) 575-4617
We take copyright matters very seriously and are committed to respecting the rights of content creators. Upon receiving a valid DMCA claim, we will thoroughly review it and take all necessary steps to address the situation promptly. Thank you for helping us maintain a fair and compliant environment for everyone.