Envato takes IP complaints very seriously and has established a comprehensive process to manage them effectively. When a complaint regarding potential infringement is received, Envato follows a structured approach to address the issue promptly and fairly.
What is Envato's role in IP complaints?
Envato acts as the service provider for the Envato Market platform. The items on our sites are uploaded by authors. When we receive claims about the unauthorized use of content within an author's item, we apply DMCA law and our own internal processes to address the issue.
While we always try to work with everyone involved, we cannot provide legal advice or make legally binding judgments, as we are not a court of law.
It's important to remember that we are not obligated to review every item for intellectual property issues. The appearance of an item on Envato Market does not mean we have checked or cleared it for copyright.
What other action can Envato take against infringement?
Serious consequences can result from intellectual property infringement, including legal action against infringers. Our Envato Market Terms prohibit unauthorized use of content. This policy does not limit our ability to pursue other remedies to address suspected infringement.
If you're an Envato Market author and receive more than one valid DMCA takedown notice, we may permanently disable your account. Other violations that may result in your account being disabled include:
- Submitting items that are not your own creation, or that contain component assets you don't have the proper license for.
- Uploading an item that is the output of a tutorial.