Copyright and Usage Policy

Intellectual Property and Content Policy

Effective Date: October 5, 2026

1. Scope

1.1 This Intellectual Property and Content Policy (this "Policy") is entered into between VHQ Texas LLC d/b/a DTFSheet.com ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") and each person or entity that uploads, submits, or transmits Content to Company or places an Order (the "Customer" or "you").

1.2 This Policy is incorporated into and forms part of Company's Terms of Service. In the event of a conflict between this Policy and the Terms of Service with respect to Content, this Policy controls.

1.3 By uploading or submitting Content, requesting design services, or placing an Order, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, do not submit Content or place an Order.

2. Definitions

2.1 "Content" means any artwork, image, graphic, photograph, logo, text, file, or other material submitted to Company in connection with an Order, including any version of that material modified at your request.

2.2 "Order" means any request for Products or Services, whether placed through the website, by email, by telephone, or through a wholesale account.

2.3 "Products" means DTF transfers, UV DTF transfers, gang sheets, and any other item produced by Company using Content.

2.4 "Services" means printing, production, file preparation, design assistance, and related services provided by Company.

2.5 "Third-Party Rights" means any copyright, trademark, trade dress, right of publicity, right of privacy, moral right, or other intellectual property or proprietary right held by any person other than you.

3. Customer Representations and Warranties

3.1 With respect to all Content you submit, you represent and warrant that:

(a) you are the owner of the Content, or you hold a valid written license or authorization from each owner of any Third-Party Rights in the Content that permits its reproduction by Company and its use by you, including any resale or distribution of goods bearing the Content;

(b) the Content, and the reproduction, sale, and distribution of Products bearing the Content, does not and will not infringe, dilute, misappropriate, or otherwise violate any Third-Party Rights, and does not constitute a counterfeit mark;

(c) you have obtained the written consent of each identifiable individual depicted in or named by the Content to the use of that individual's name, image, and likeness, and, for any individual under eighteen (18) years of age, the written consent of that individual's parent or legal guardian;

(d) to the extent any Content was generated in whole or in part using artificial intelligence tools, you hold all rights necessary to use and reproduce such Content, and such Content does not reproduce any protected work, character, mark, or likeness without authorization; and

(e) the Content is not defamatory, obscene, or otherwise unlawful.

3.2 Upon request, you shall promptly provide Company with written documentation of your rights in any Content, including copies of applicable licenses, authorizations, consents, or releases.

3.3 You are solely responsible for the Content and for any use, sale, or distribution of Products bearing the Content.

4. Restricted Content

4.1 Company will not knowingly reproduce Content that infringes Third-Party Rights or bears a counterfeit mark.

4.2 Without limiting Section 4.1, Company requires documentation of authorization from the rights holder before reproducing Content that contains any of the following:

(a) names, logos, or other marks of professional, collegiate, or amateur sports teams, leagues, or associations;

(b) characters, artwork, titles, or other elements from films, television programs, video games, animation, comics, or other entertainment properties;

(c) trademarks, logos, or trade dress of commercial brands, including designer and luxury brands;

(d) the name, image, or likeness of a celebrity, athlete, or other identifiable individual; or

(e) artwork reproduced from the work of another artist, designer, or seller.

4.3 The categories listed in Section 4.2 are illustrative and not exhaustive.

5. Review, Refusal, and Cancellation

5.1 Company may, but is not obligated to, review any Content at any time before or after an Order is placed.

5.2 Company may, in its sole discretion and without stating a reason, decline, cancel, or suspend production of any Order, in whole or in part, whether or not Company has received a complaint or notice from any third party. Refunds for cancelled Orders or portions of Orders are governed by Company's refund policy.

5.3 Company may require documentation of rights under Section 3.2 as a condition of accepting or fulfilling any Order, including Orders placed through wholesale accounts and high-volume or recurring Orders.

5.4 Any review performed by Company is conducted solely for Company's own purposes. Company's acceptance, production, or delivery of any Order does not constitute a determination, representation, or warranty that the Content is non-infringing or that you hold any rights in the Content, and does not relieve you of any obligation under this Policy.

6. Repeat Infringers

Company may suspend or terminate the account of, and refuse future Orders from, any Customer who repeatedly submits infringing Content, who is the subject of repeated substantiated claims of infringement, or who fails to provide documentation requested under Section 3.2.

7. License to Company

7.1 As between you and Company, you retain all right, title, and interest in and to your Content.

7.2 You grant Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to store, reproduce, and modify (solely as requested by you or as reasonably necessary for print preparation) your Content for the limited purposes of fulfilling your Orders, processing reorders, and providing customer support.

7.3 Company will not sell your Content or use it in advertising or other promotional materials without your prior written consent.

8. Design Services

Where Company resizes, reformats, color-corrects, or otherwise modifies Content at your request, Company acts solely at your direction. Such modifications do not transfer to Company any responsibility for the Content and do not alter your representations and warranties under Section 3.

9. Retention of Content

9.1 Company may retain copies of Content for up to sixty (60) days following fulfillment of an Order for the purposes of reorders and customer support.

9.2 Notwithstanding Section 9.1, Company may retain Content and related Order records for such longer period as Company reasonably determines is necessary to respond to a claim of infringement, a legal proceeding, or a legal or regulatory obligation.

9.3 You may request earlier deletion of your Content by written request to the address in Section 14, identifying the applicable Order number.

10. Notices of Claimed Infringement

10.1 Any person who believes that Content processed or Products produced by Company infringe that person's copyright, trademark, or other rights may submit a written notice to Company at the address in Section 14. The notice must include:

(a) a physical or electronic signature of the rights holder or a person authorized to act on its behalf;

(b) identification of the copyrighted work, trademark (including registration number, if any), or other right claimed to be infringed;

(c) identification of the allegedly infringing Content or Product, with information reasonably sufficient to permit Company to locate it, such as an Order number or image;

(d) the complaining party's name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address;

(e) a statement that the complaining party has a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the rights holder, its agent, or the law; and

(f) a statement that the information in the notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is the rights holder or is authorized to act on its behalf.

10.2 Upon receipt of a notice that substantially complies with Section 10.1, Company will review the notice, may suspend production of the identified Content, and may provide a copy of the notice to the Customer concerned.

10.3 Any person who knowingly and materially misrepresents that Content or a Product is infringing may be liable for resulting damages, including costs and attorneys' fees.

11. Counter-Notification

11.1 A Customer who believes that an Order was cancelled or Content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification may submit a written counter-notification to the address in Section 14. The counter-notification must include:

(a) the Customer's physical or electronic signature;

(b) identification of the Content and Order concerned;

(c) a statement under penalty of perjury that the Customer has a good faith belief that the Content was removed or the Order cancelled as a result of mistake or misidentification;

(d) the Customer's name, mailing address, and telephone number; and

(e) a statement that the Customer consents to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which the Customer's address is located.

11.2 Submission of a counter-notification does not obligate Company to accept, reinstate, or fulfill any Order.

12. Indemnification

You shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Company and its members, managers, officers, employees, contractors, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages, liabilities, judgments, settlements, penalties, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or relating to: (a) any Content you submit; (b) the use, sale, or distribution of any Product bearing your Content; (c) any breach of your representations, warranties, or obligations under this Policy; or (d) any claim that your Content infringes or violates any Third-Party Rights. Company may participate in the defense of any such claim with counsel of its choosing at your expense, and you shall not settle any such claim without Company's prior written consent.

13. Limitation of Liability

13.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, BUSINESS, OR GOODWILL, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY CONTENT OR TO COMPANY'S ACCEPTANCE, PRODUCTION, REFUSAL, OR CANCELLATION OF ANY ORDER, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

13.2 COMPANY'S AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY ORDER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THAT ORDER. COMPANY SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR THE COST OF GARMENTS OR OTHER ITEMS TO WHICH PRODUCTS ARE APPLIED, OR FOR ANY ASSOCIATED LABOR, EXCEPT FOR ITEMS SUPPLIED BY COMPANY.

13.3 The limitations in this Section 13 apply to the fullest extent permitted by law and do not limit any liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.

14. Notices

All notices under this Policy must be sent in writing to:

VHQ Texas LLC d/b/a DTFSheet.com
Attn: Legal Department
10827 Alder Cir
Dallas, TX 75238
Email: legal@dtfsheet.com

15. Governing Law and Venue

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and applicable federal law, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Except as otherwise provided in the Terms of Service, any action arising out of or relating to this Policy shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Dallas County, Texas, and the parties consent to the personal jurisdiction of those courts.

16. Severability; No Waiver

If any provision of this Policy is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Company's failure to enforce any provision of this Policy shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.

17. Amendments

Company may amend this Policy by posting a revised version on this page. Amendments apply to Content submitted and Orders placed on or after the effective date of the revised Policy.