Report Intellectual Property Violations on Squarespace
Squarespace takes a strong stance on protecting intellectual property rights and requires all customers to comply with these regulations. Here's what you need to know about reporting intellectual property violations on Squarespace sites.
Copyright Infringement
If you discover content on a Squarespace site that infringes your copyright:
- Submit a report through the Copyright Report Form
- Squarespace will promptly investigate and may remove or block access to infringing content
- Repeat offenders may have their websites or accounts terminated
- Your report details may be shared with the alleged infringer
Note: If Squarespace is only the domain registrar and not the host, you'll need to contact the site owner or hosting provider directly.
Trademark Infringement
For trademark violations on Squarespace sites:
- File a complaint using the Trademark Report Form
- Squarespace will investigate and may remove infringing content
- Repeat violators risk website or account termination
- Report information may be forwarded to the content owner
Important: When Squarespace only provides domain registration services, contact the site owner or web host to resolve trademark disputes.
Response Process
For both copyright and trademark claims:
- Squarespace reviews submitted reports promptly
- Infringing content may be removed or restricted
- Repeat violations result in account termination
- All parties involved may receive notification about the complaint
Squarespace handles intellectual property matters in accordance with applicable laws, including the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The platform maintains a fair process that protects rights holders while ensuring due process for content creators.
