Intellectual Property & Copyright Policy

1. Definitions

For the purposes of this policy, the following terms apply:

• Platform. Mixmi — the print-on-demand marketplace operated at mixmi.co.
• Vendor / Artist. Any registered user who uploads artwork or designs to the Platform for sale.
• Buyer. Any user who purchases products through the Platform.
• Content. Any artwork, image, design, graphic, text, or other creative work uploaded to the Platform.
• Infringing Content. Any Content that violates the intellectual property rights of a third party.
• Rights Holder. Any person or entity that owns valid intellectual property rights to a work.
• DMCA / Notice. A formal takedown notice submitted to Mixmi by a Rights Holder claiming infringement.
• Operator. Mixmi and its founder, operating as a sole proprietorship registered with DTI.

2. Vendor Intellectual Property Warranties

By uploading any Content to the Mixmi platform, the Vendor irrevocably warrants and represents that:

• They are the original creator of the Content, OR hold a valid license or written permission from the original creator to use, reproduce, and sell the Content commercially.
• The Content does not infringe upon the copyright, trademark, trade dress, patent, right of publicity, or any other intellectual property right of any third party.
• The Content does not include, replicate, or substantially reproduce any of the following without verified written authorization:
  • Characters, logos, or artwork owned by third-party IP holders (e.g. Disney, Marvel, Nintendo, anime studios, sports leagues, brands)
  • Photographs, illustrations, or designs created by other artists or photographers
  • Song lyrics, album artwork, or music-related visuals
  • Government seals, official emblems, or protected national symbols
  • Any work still under copyright protection
• They have not submitted the same Content to another platform under an exclusivity agreement that would conflict with its sale on Mixmi.
• All claims made in this section remain true for the entire duration their Content is listed on the Platform.

Uploading Content you do not own or have rights to is a violation of Philippine law under RA 8293 and may result in criminal liability for the Vendor. Mixmi will cooperate fully with law enforcement and Rights Holders in any investigation.

3. Platform Liability Limitation

Mixmi operates as a marketplace platform — a passive conduit between Vendors and Buyers. Mixmi does not create, commission, or independently verify the originality of Content uploaded by Vendors.

3.1 No pre-screening obligation

Mixmi does not and cannot pre-screen all Content uploaded by Vendors for copyright compliance. The volume of uploads makes prior review impractical. Mixmi relies on Vendor warranties (Section 2) and the notice-and-takedown process (Section 5) as its primary IP protection mechanisms.

3.2 Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Philippine law, Mixmi shall not be held liable for:

• Copyright infringement committed by Vendors through Content they uploaded
• Trademark violations arising from Vendor-supplied designs
• Any claims by third-party Rights Holders against Content that Vendors warranted as original
• Losses suffered by Buyers who purchased products featuring infringing Content, beyond the refund of their purchase price

3.3 Conditions for liability limitation

This limitation applies only when Mixmi:

• Had no actual knowledge of the specific infringing Content prior to a formal notice
• Did not financially benefit directly from the infringement in a manner it could have controlled
• Acted promptly upon receiving a valid takedown notice (see Section 5)

Under RA 8293 and secondary liability principles, platforms that act in good faith and respond promptly to verified infringement notices are afforded significantly reduced exposure. Mixmi's notice-and-takedown process is designed to maintain this good faith standard.

4. Prohibited Content

The following Content is strictly prohibited on the Mixmi platform and will be removed without notice:

4.1 Third-party IP without authorization

• Artwork featuring characters, logos, or branding owned by entertainment companies, sports organizations, or brands (e.g. anime characters, NBA team logos, brand wordmarks)
• Fan art that is sold commercially without a verified license from the IP owner
• Designs that replicate or are substantially similar to existing registered trademarks

4.2 Content from other creators

• Artwork traced, copied, or digitally altered from another artist's original work without written permission
• AI-generated images based on prompts that reproduce a specific artist's style or existing protected works
• Stock images, photographs, or illustrations used without a valid commercial license

4.3 Other prohibited content

• Content containing hate speech, obscenity, or material that violates Philippine law
• Content that depicts real, identifiable individuals in a false, defamatory, or exploitative manner
• Content that violates Republic Act No. 11930 (Anti-Online Sexual Abuse or Exploitation of Children Act)

Repeated violations of this section will result in permanent account termination and may be reported to the appropriate Philippine government authorities including the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Cybercrime Division.

5. Notice and Takedown Process

Mixmi takes copyright complaints seriously. Rights Holders who believe their intellectual property has been infringed on the Platform may submit a formal takedown notice using the process below, or visit our Report Infringement page.

5.1 How to submit a takedown notice

Send your notice to: legal@mixmi.co

Your notice must include all of the following:

• Your full legal name, contact email, and relationship to the work (owner, authorized representative)
• A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
• The specific URL or product listing on Mixmi that contains the infringing Content
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the Rights Holder, its agent, or the law
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the information in your notice is accurate
• Your physical or digital signature

5.2 Mixmi's response timeline

5.3 Vendor counter-notice

A Vendor who believes their Content was removed in error may submit a counter-notice to legal@mixmi.co. The counter-notice must include:

• Vendor's full legal name and contact details
• Identification of the removed Content and its original listing URL
• A statement under penalty of perjury that the Vendor has a good faith belief the Content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
• Evidence of original ownership or valid license (e.g. original source file, purchase receipt for license, commission agreement)
• Vendor's physical or digital signature

Submitting a false counter-notice is a violation of these Terms and may result in permanent account termination. Mixmi reserves the right to share counter-notice information with the original complainant.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

Mixmi maintains a strict repeat infringer policy in compliance with good platform practice and Philippine IP law.

Terminated Vendors forfeit any pending payouts if the violation directly generated those earnings. Mixmi reserves the right to withhold payment during an active IP investigation.

7. Vendor Indemnification

By uploading Content to Mixmi, the Vendor agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Mixmi, its founder, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Any claim by a third party that the Vendor's Content infringes their intellectual property rights
• Any breach by the Vendor of the warranties in Section 2
• Any misrepresentation made by the Vendor regarding their rights to the Content
• Any claim arising from a product sold featuring the Vendor's Content

This indemnification obligation survives the termination of the Vendor's account and the removal of the infringing Content from the Platform.

This indemnification clause is enforceable under the Civil Code of the Philippines (Articles 2028–2046 on compromise and obligations) and RA 8293. Vendors should be aware that indemnification means they bear the legal and financial cost of defending any claim, not Mixmi.

8. Mixmi's Intellectual Property

All elements of the Mixmi platform — including but not limited to the brand name, logo, website design, interface, software, copy, and marketing materials — are the exclusive intellectual property of Mixmi and its founder.

• No Vendor or Buyer may reproduce, copy, or use Mixmi's branding or platform elements without written permission.
• Vendors may refer to Mixmi by name for the purpose of promoting their own shop or products on the Platform.
• Mixmi retains a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and reproduce Vendor Content for the purpose of operating and marketing the Platform — including use in social media, promotional materials, and press.

The promotional license above means Mixmi can use your artwork to promote the platform (e.g. on Instagram or the Mixmi website). This does not give Mixmi ownership of your work — you remain the original creator and copyright owner.

9. How to Report a Violation

Anyone — Vendor, Buyer, or third party — can report suspected IP violations on Mixmi. Visit our Report Infringement page for the fastest way to file a report, or contact us directly:

• Email: legal@mixmi.co
• Subject line: “IP Complaint — [Product/Listing Name]”
• Response time: Acknowledgment within 24 hours, resolution within 72 hours
• What to include: Your name, the listing URL, description of the violation, and any supporting evidence
• Anonymous reports: Accepted for initial review, but counter-notice rights require identification

Mixmi treats all IP complaints confidentially. The identity of complainants will not be disclosed to Vendors except where required by a valid counter-notice process or legal order.

10. Amendments to This Policy

Mixmi reserves the right to update or modify this IP Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on mixmi.co with the updated version date. Continued use of the Platform after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Material changes — such as changes to the takedown timeline or indemnification terms — will be communicated to registered Vendors via email at least 14 days before taking effect.