DMCA Notice & Copyright Policy

Home decor is a visual subject. A post about a refreshed entryway or a thrifted bookshelf makeover depends on photographs, inspiration images, and product shots, and HomeHackery.com takes the sourcing of those images seriously. This page explains how we use images, how creators can reach us about their work, and how to submit a formal takedown notice under U.S. law.

How We Use Images on HomeHackery

HomeHackery believes that its use of third-party images, quotes, and excerpts falls within the fair use doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 107), is covered by a Creative Commons license, or is in the public domain. We do not intend to infringe anyone’s intellectual property or copyright, and we work in good faith to credit and link to original sources wherever we can.

If we have made a mistake, we want to hear about it so we can fix it. Most image problems are honest oversights, and we would much rather resolve one with a quick conversation than let it turn into a dispute.

Where Our Images Come From

The visuals on HomeHackery.com generally come from a mix of sources:

Original photographs taken by the HomeHackery team
Images supplied by brands, retailers, or partners for use in product features and roundups
Stock photos used under a license
Images shared under Creative Commons licenses, used according to the terms of the license
Public domain images
Photos submitted by readers who have given us permission to share them
Third-party images shown for commentary, inspiration, or illustration, with credit and a link to the source where known
AI-generated images to visually represent the idea that we are conveying in the article.

We do not claim ownership of any third-party image shown on the site. Credit and links are provided to give recognition and point readers to the original creator.

If You’re a Rights Holder

If you find your work on HomeHackery and have a concern, you have three options. Pick whichever suits you best:

Request credit and attribution. If you are happy for your work to stay up, we will add your name and a link to your website or profile.
Request a change in how the work is displayed. We can adjust the size, crop, placement, or caption.
Request complete removal. If you would rather your work not appear on the site at all, we will take it down.

You do not need to cite a law or fill in a form for any of these. A short email with a link to the post and a note about what you would like is enough.

Our Promise to Respond Quickly

HomeHackery is committed to answering rights holder requests promptly. We aim to respond within 72 hours of receiving your message, and we act on removal requests as soon as we have confirmed the details.

Where to Reach Us About Images

For image credits, display changes, removal requests, and any other copyright questions, email us at: contact@homehackery.com

Please include the web address of the page where your work appears and, if possible, a link to the original so we can find it quickly.

Respect for Creators

Photographers, designers, stylists, and bloggers put real effort into their work, and HomeHackery respects the intellectual property rights that protect it. This blog exists because of the creative community around home decor, and we want to be a good neighbor within it. When a creator reaches out, we will treat the request with courtesy and take it seriously.

DMCA Takedown Procedure

HomeHackery complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. Copyright owners or their authorized agents who believe that content on HomeHackery.com infringes their copyright may submit a formal takedown notice requesting removal of the allegedly infringing material.

To be valid, a notice must include all of the following elements:

A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple works are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works.
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, with information reasonably sufficient to permit HomeHackery to locate the material, such as the URL.
Information reasonably sufficient to permit HomeHackery to contact the complaining party, including a mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
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.
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 of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Notices that do not contain all six elements may not be actionable under the statute, and we may ask you to resubmit.

Where to Send a DMCA Notice

Send formal DMCA takedown notices to our designated email address: contact@homehackery.com

Please use the subject line “DMCA Takedown Notice” so it reaches the right place without delay.

How We Handle DMCA Notices

HomeHackery will review each valid DMCA notice and respond in a timely manner. Where a notice is valid, we may remove or disable access to the material claimed to be infringing. We may also notify the person who posted or supplied the material, and we may share a copy of the notice with them.

Disputing a Removal

If you believe material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). A valid counter-notification must include:

A physical or electronic signature.
Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located.

Send your counter-notification to contact@homehackery.com. Once we receive a valid counter-notification, we may forward it to the original complainant. If the complainant does not notify us that they have filed a court action within the period allowed by law, we may restore the material.

Repeat Infringers

HomeHackery has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the access of users who are repeat infringers of copyright.

A Note on False Claims

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that material is infringing, or that material was removed by mistake or misidentification, may be liable for damages, including costs and attorneys’ fees. Please consider this before submitting a notice, and send one only if you are the rights holder or are authorized to act for the rights holder.

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Contact HomeHackery About Copyright

Whether you have a quick question about an image credit or need to file a formal DMCA notice, you can reach HomeHackery at: contact@homehackery.com