⚖️ Image Usage & Copyright Disclaimer

📢 Important Legal Notice

This page contains important information about how we use product images and comply with copyright laws. Please read this disclaimer carefully.

🖼️ Product Image Usage

skulls.co displays product images that are sourced from various e-commerce platforms, including but not limited to eBay, Amazon, and other affiliate partners. These images are used for the following purposes:

  • Product Identification: To help users identify and compare products
  • Affiliate Marketing: As part of legitimate affiliate marketing activities
  • Fair Use: For commentary, criticism, and informational purposes
  • Temporary Caching: For improved website performance and user experience

⚖️ Legal Compliance

Fair Use Doctrine

Our use of product images falls under the Fair Use provisions of copyright law, specifically:

  • Commercial Fair Use: Images are used for legitimate affiliate marketing purposes
  • Transformative Use: Images are presented in a different context (curated collections)
  • No Market Harm: Our use does not compete with or harm the original seller's market
  • Limited Use: Only necessary portions of images are used for identification purposes

DMCA Compliance

We are committed to respecting intellectual property rights and comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately, please contact us immediately.

🔄 Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

Important: skulls.co is a participant in various affiliate advertising programs. When you click on product links and make purchases, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Product images are used solely to facilitate these legitimate affiliate relationships.

📝 Image Attribution & Sources

Product images displayed on skulls.co are sourced from:

  • eBay Listings: Via official eBay API and affiliate program
  • Amazon Products: Via Amazon Associates program
  • Partner Merchants: Through authorized affiliate networks
  • Public Domain: Images with no copyright restrictions

Attribution: Where required, we provide proper attribution to image sources. All images remain the property of their respective owners.

🛡️ Copyright Protection Measures

Technical Safeguards

  • Temporary Caching: Images are cached temporarily for performance only
  • Watermark Preservation: Original watermarks and branding are maintained
  • No Modification: Images are not altered or edited without permission
  • Source Linking: All images link back to the original product listing

Removal Policy

We respect copyright holders' rights and will promptly remove any images upon request from the legitimate copyright owner. See our DMCA takedown procedure below.

📧 DMCA Takedown Procedure

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please send a DMCA takedown notice to:

📧 Submit DMCA Takedown Request

Use our contact form for all copyright-related inquiries

Required Information: Your notice must include identification of the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material, your contact information, and a statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized.

🌍 International Compliance

We comply with international copyright laws including:

  • US Copyright Law: DMCA and Fair Use provisions
  • EU Copyright Directive: Article 13 and fair dealing exceptions
  • UK Copyright Law: Fair dealing for commercial research and review
  • Berne Convention: International copyright protection standards

⚠️ Disclaimer of Liability

skulls.co makes every effort to ensure compliance with applicable copyright laws. However, we cannot guarantee that all content is free from copyright claims. Users access and use this website at their own risk. We disclaim all liability for any copyright infringement claims arising from the use of images displayed on this website.

📅 Last Updated

This disclaimer was last updated on November 20, 2025. We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time to ensure continued legal compliance.