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DMCA / Copyright Notice

by andreea2108

Effective Date: May 21, 2026

The Cozy Mess respects intellectual property rights and expects visitors, users, contributors, and third parties to do the same.

This Copyright and DMCA Notice explains ownership of content published on this website, permitted uses of that content, and procedures for reporting alleged copyright infringement.

1. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on The Cozy Mess is the intellectual property of The Cozy Mess and is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Protected content may include, but is not limited to:

  • blog articles
  • written content
  • graphics
  • branding elements
  • logos
  • photographs
  • videos
  • downloadable materials
  • digital products
  • designs
  • layouts
  • social media graphics
  • PDFs and printables

All rights are reserved unless otherwise expressly stated.

2. Permitted Use of Content

You may:

  • view website content for personal, non-commercial use
  • share links to articles or pages
  • quote brief excerpts with proper credit and a direct link back to the original page

You may not:

  • copy full articles
  • republish content without permission
  • scrape or mass-download content
  • reproduce photographs or graphics
  • modify or create derivative works
  • sell or redistribute content
  • use content for commercial purposes without written consent
  • repost content using AI-generated rewriting intended to bypass copyright protections

Unauthorized use of website content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.

3. Pinterest, Social Sharing, and Fair Use

We encourage reasonable social sharing of our content through features such as Pinterest pins, Facebook sharing, or other social media tools provided directly through the website.

However:

  • proper attribution must always be included
  • images may not be altered without permission
  • full posts or tutorials may not be copied onto other websites or platforms

Limited excerpts used for commentary, criticism, or educational purposes may qualify as fair use under applicable law.

4. User-Generated Content

Users who submit comments, messages, reviews, or other content grant The Cozy Mess a non-exclusive right to display, reproduce, and moderate that content in connection with website operations.

Users are responsible for ensuring they own or have permission to share submitted content.

We reserve the right to remove user-generated content at our discretion.

5. Trademark Notice

“The Cozy Mess,” including associated branding, logos, graphics, slogans, and visual identity elements, may constitute protected trademarks or trade dress under applicable laws.

Unauthorized use of branding elements is prohibited.

6. DMCA Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe content published on The Cozy Mess infringes your copyright, you may submit a copyright infringement notification containing the following information:

  • your full name and contact information
  • identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  • the exact URL or location of the allegedly infringing material
  • a statement that you have a good faith belief the disputed use is unauthorized
  • a statement that the information provided is accurate
  • a statement made under penalty of perjury that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner
  • your physical or electronic signature

DMCA notices should be sent to:

Email: [your-email@example.com]

7. Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe content was removed in error or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification including:

  • your contact information
  • identification of removed material
  • a statement under penalty of perjury that you believe removal was a mistake
  • consent to applicable jurisdiction where legally required
  • your physical or electronic signature

We reserve the right to restore content where appropriate and legally permissible.

8. Repeat Infringer Policy

The Cozy Mess reserves the right to restrict, block, or terminate access for users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights.

9. Third-Party Content

Some content on this website may include:

  • embedded social media posts
  • licensed stock photography
  • affiliate-provided graphics
  • third-party trademarks
  • user-submitted materials

Rights to such content remain with their respective owners.

10. AI and Automated Content Restrictions

You may not use content from The Cozy Mess to:

  • train AI systems
  • build datasets
  • generate competing content databases
  • create automated reproductions
  • scrape website materials using bots or automated tools

without prior written permission.

11. Limitation of Liability

The Cozy Mess makes reasonable efforts to respond to valid copyright complaints but does not guarantee immediate removal or action.

We are not liable for user-submitted content or third-party materials displayed on the website.

12. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Copyright and DMCA Notice at any time.

Changes become effective immediately upon publication on this page.

Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any updated terms.

13. Contact Information

For copyright permissions, licensing inquiries, or DMCA notices, contact:

The Cozy Mess
 Email: andreea@thecozymess.com