To ensure a positive and respectful environment for all users, we have established community standards for photo uploads. Please review these guidelines carefully before uploading any images to our marketplace.
Content Guidelines
Appropriate and Respectful Content
- Respectful Imagery: All photos should be appropriate for a general audience. Avoid images that could be considered offensive, inappropriate, or explicit.
- No Harmful Content: Images should not promote violence, hate speech, or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic.
Quality and Relevance
- High-Quality Images: Upload clear and high-resolution photos. Blurry, pixelated, or low-quality images are not allowed.
- Relevant to Products/Services: Ensure that the images you upload are relevant to the products or services you are offering. Misleading or unrelated images are prohibited.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Ownership and Licensing
- Your Own Work: Upload only images that you own or have the right to use. This includes photos you have taken yourself or have legally acquired the rights to.
- Licensed Content: If you use images from third-party sources, ensure you have the necessary licenses or permissions to use them.
Copyright Compliance
- No Infringement: Do not upload images that infringe on someone else’s copyright or intellectual property rights. Copyright infringement is taken seriously and will result in the removal of the offending content.
- Merchant Responsibility: Any fees or legal consequences resulting from copyright infringement will be the responsibility of the merchant at fault.
Monitoring and Enforcement
Regular Reviews
- Content Monitoring: We regularly monitor uploaded content to ensure compliance with our community standards.
- Removal of Violations: We reserve the right to remove any images that do not meet our guidelines without prior notice.
Reporting Issues
- Community Involvement: If you encounter any images that violate our community standards, please report them to our support team for review.
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Account Actions
- Warnings and Suspensions: Merchants who repeatedly violate our photo upload standards may receive warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent bans from our marketplace.
- Fee Responsibility: Merchants will be responsible for any fees incurred due to copyright infringement or other violations.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about our community standards or need assistance with photo uploads, please contact our support team here or call 833.562.2554. We’re here to help!
Thank you for contributing to a respectful and vibrant community on Trellus’ Shop Local Marketplace!