Tread

DMCA Notice & Takedown Policy for Tread At Tread, we believe in moving forward—with quality, integrity, and full respect for intellectual property. Whether we’re providing expert tire services, maintenance tips, or publishing product content, we’re committed to ensuring that everything we use or share is legally sourced and rightfully credited. To protect creators and comply with U.S. copyright law, we have implemented the following DMCA Notice & Takedown Policy, in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. 1. Copyright Responsibility Tread’s website may feature a variety of content, including photographs, service diagrams, blog articles, videos, and user-generated reviews. All content is either created by our team, licensed for use, or attributed appropriately. We also respect the rights of outside creators. If you believe your copyrighted material has been used on our website without permission, you may submit a formal takedown request under the DMCA. 2. How to Submit a Takedown Notice To file a valid DMCA notification, please provide the following in writing: A description of the copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed. A clear identification of the infringing material on Tread’s website (e.g., URL, image name, article title). Your full legal name, phone number, and a valid email address. A statement that you have a good faith belief the disputed use is unauthorized. A declaration that the information in your notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf. Your electronic or physical signature. Incomplete or vague submissions may result in delays or dismissal of your claim. 3. What We Do After Receiving a Notice After receiving a valid takedown notice: We will promptly review the complaint and evaluate the content in question. If the claim is legitimate, the material will be removed or access to it will be disabled. We will notify the user who posted or submitted the content and offer them a chance to respond with a counter-notice if appropriate. We aim to act quickly and fairly, without bias. 4. Counter-Notification Process If you believe the content was removed in error, you can file a counter-notice, which must include: Identification of the removed content and its location before removal. A statement under penalty of perjury that the removal was a mistake or misidentification. Your full name, address, and agreement to jurisdiction in the relevant legal venue. A declaration that you accept service of legal process from the original complainant. Your electronic or physical signature. Unless the original complainant files a legal action, we may restore the removed content within a reasonable timeframe. 5. Repeat Violations Tread reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to our platform for users who repeatedly or egregiously infringe on copyrights. We take intellectual property protection seriously and expect the same from our visitors, contributors, and partners. 6. Respect Drives Everything At Tread, we’re passionate about delivering reliable service—from the workshop to the web. That includes honoring the rights of creators and upholding copyright laws. Whether it’s a photo of a tire tread or a how-to guide, if it’s yours and shouldn’t be here, we’ll make it right.