Intellectual Property Rights & DMCA Compliance Policy

Effective Date: June 2026

The Studio operates strictly as an independent artisanal workshop specializing in original custom sports entertainment titles, commemorative organization awards, and custom metal-etched fan-tribute artwork. We maintain a profound respect for intellectual property (IP) rights globally and operate in strict compliance with international copyright and trademark frameworks, including the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512, and global Fair Use doctrines.

1. Statement of Non-Affiliation & Transformative Fan Art

All historical tribute artifacts displayed in our archival portfolio are independent, transformative artistic expressions.

• No Affiliation: The Studio holds absolutely no licensing, corporate alignment, authorization, or commercial affiliation with any global sports entertainment promotions, wrestling franchises, or mainstream athletic organizations (including but not limited to WWE, WWF, WCW, AEW, UFC, or boxing councils).

• Transformative Nature: Portfolio items represent 1-of-1 private commissions executed strictly on a contract-by-demand basis for private preservation, historical review, independent media commentary, and individual home exhibition. These fall under the protective purview of 17 U.S. Code § 107 (The Fair Use Doctrine) regarding non-commercial transformative artistic reproduction and historical tribute work.

2. DMCA Takedown Protocol (17 U.S.C. § 512)

As a digital catalog provider, we comply fully with the safe harbor provisions of the DMCA. If any copyright owner or authorized legal representative believes that any material displayed in our archival portfolio infringes upon an exclusive copyright, a formal Notice of Claimed Infringement may be submitted to our designated IP Compliance Officer.

To be legally effective under 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3), your notice must include the following information in writing:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list of such works.

3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, including the exact URL link.

4. Information reasonably sufficient to permit the Studio to contact the complaining party (Address, telephone number, and email).

5. A statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

Designated IP Liaison Email: legal@thebrassmax.com

3. International Legal Frameworks & Jurisdictional Protection

In addition to US Federal Statutes, our international compliance protocols strictly align with the statutory intellectual property frameworks and fair practices of major global trading jurisdictions:

• United Kingdom: Section 30(1) of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA) regarding "Fair Dealing" for criticism, review, and private research.

• European Union: Article 5(3)(d) of the InfoSoc Directive (2001/29/EC) and Article 17 of the DSM Directive (2019/790) protecting transformative fan-art, parody, and non-commercial artistic tribute exemptions.

• Australia: In strict compliance with the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Division 3), our portfolio utilizing bespoke historical assets falls under statutory exemptions for "Fair Dealing" regarding independent research, review, and transformative artistic tribute. Furthermore, all listings conform to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) frameworks by maintaining absolute non-affiliation disclosures, eliminating consumer confusion.

4. Asian, Eurasian, and Middle Eastern Compliance Updates

• Israel: In strict compliance with Section 19 of the Israel Copyright Act, 2007, which explicitly permits the "Fair Use" of copyrighted works for purposes such as private study, research, criticism, review, and independent artistic expression. Our bespoke, custom-on-demand manufacturing process aligns with these statutory exemptions, maintaining clear non-affiliation disclosures to ensure absolute transparency.

• People’s Republic of China (PRC): In compliance with Article 22 of the Copyright Law of the PRC, our portfolio utilizes statutory exemptions regarding the appropriate use of published works for personal study, research, and independent artistic appreciation. Furthermore, operations align with the safe harbor provisions under the PRC E-Commerce Law (2019) regarding notice-and-takedown procedures.

• Malaysia: Operating in accordance with the Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022 and the Malaysian Trade Descriptions Act 2011, maintaining explicit disclaimers to eliminate consumer confusion and ensure regional fair trade compliance.

• Russian Federation: Operating in absolute alignment with Part IV of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Article 1274) regarding the free use of works for illustrative, educational, and historical archival purposes.

• Middle East (UAE & Saudi Arabia): In adherence to Federal Law No. (38) of 2021 on Copyrights and Neighboring Rights (United Arab Emirates) and the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) frameworks, conforming to regional rules governing customized private contracts and non-commercial collector exhibitions.

• Pakistan: Operating in strict accordance with the Copyright Ordinance, 1962 (Section 57) regarding "Fair Dealing" exemptions for non-commercial reproduction, private research, and artistic review. As a formally incorporated enterprise under the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the Studio functions fully within international trade protocols and lawful cross-border manufacturing frameworks.

• India: In absolute compliance with Section 52(1)(a) of the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, which protects the "Fair Dealing" of copyrighted materials for private use, research, and criticism. Our custom-on-demand designs satisfy the legal principles of transformative art established under major international intellectual property benchmarks, avoiding any trade description conflicts.

• Japan: Operating in alignment with Article 30 (Reproduction for Private Use) and Article 32 (Quotation/Tribute Art) of the Copyright Law of Japan. Our clear disclaimers, lack of pre-fabricated retail stock, and strict non-affiliation statements ensure absolute transparency and compliance under Japan’s Unfair Competition Prevention Act.