DMCA Policy

Effective October 23, 2026. This policy explains how copyright concerns involving content published on the Maison du Pain website may be submitted for review and how we may respond to properly documented claims in accordance with applicable law.

Copyright notices

Maison du Pain respects intellectual property rights and expects visitors, suppliers and content contributors to respect the rights of others. Website materials may include written descriptions, photographs of artisan bread and pastries, product imagery, illustrations, graphics, logos and other creative materials associated with our bakery and its offerings. These materials may be protected by copyright or other applicable intellectual property laws, and their appearance on this website does not automatically grant permission to reproduce or redistribute them.

If you believe that content published on this website infringes a copyright you own or are authorized to represent, you may submit a written notice identifying the protected work and the material you believe is infringing. Please provide sufficient accurate information for us to locate the content, understand the basis of your concern and evaluate the request. Submitting a notice does not automatically establish infringement or guarantee removal. Each report will be reviewed in light of the information supplied and the requirements of applicable law.

Include in the notice

To help Maison du Pain assess a copyright complaint, include the following information where applicable and legally required:

Your full name and reliable contact information, including an email address and any additional details reasonably needed to communicate about the claim.
A clear description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed, together with identifying information or a reference to an authorized source where available.
The specific page URL and location of the allegedly infringing material on this website, with enough detail to distinguish the material from other pages, images or descriptions.
A statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent or the law.
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, where required, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
Your physical or electronic signature, as applicable to the type of notice submitted and the requirements of applicable law.

Please distinguish between content you own, content you are authorized to represent and material you believe is being used without permission. Providing complete and specific information can help us identify the relevant material and reduce avoidable delays. If your complaint concerns a photograph, recipe description, bakery menu text or another creative item, identify the material as clearly as possible and explain the rights you believe are affected. Do not include unrelated personal information or confidential details that are unnecessary to evaluate the complaint.

Where to send notices

Email copyright notices and supporting information to [email protected]. Use a subject line that clearly identifies the message as a copyright or DMCA notice so that its purpose is readily understood. You may also call +1 (415) 487-2600 to ask whether a submission has been received; however, a phone call does not replace the written notice and supporting information needed to assess a copyright claim.

Please retain a copy of your notice and any supporting materials for your own records. We may contact you if clarification or additional information is needed to identify the work, locate the reported content or understand the basis of the complaint. Sending a notice does not establish a guaranteed response time, promise removal or determine the final outcome of a dispute.

Review and response

Maison du Pain will review copyright notices in light of the information provided and the requirements of applicable law. Where appropriate, we may remove material, disable access to it or take other reasonable steps while a concern is assessed. We may request additional information if a notice does not clearly identify the protected work, the location of the material or the basis of the alleged infringement.

Incomplete, unclear or unsupported notices may require follow-up before further action can be considered. As appropriate, our review may consider whether the reported material is protected, whether the complainant has identified relevant rights and whether the particular use may be authorized or otherwise permitted by law. A complaint alone does not establish that infringement has occurred, and this administrative review process is not a substitute for independent legal advice.

Where appropriate and permitted by law, we may preserve records relating to a complaint, relevant correspondence and any action taken in response. Information included in a notice may need to be shared with relevant parties to assess or respond to the claim, subject to applicable legal requirements and our privacy practices. Please consider this before including personal information beyond what is necessary to explain your concern.

Counter notices

If you believe that material was removed or access was restricted because of a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a written counter notice explaining your position. Identify the affected material, describe where it appeared before removal and provide reliable contact information so that the matter can be reviewed. Include any relevant context that helps explain why you believe the action was incorrect.

A counter notice should explain the basis of your objection and include any statements, declarations or other information required by applicable law. Depending on the circumstances and the legal process involved, additional procedural requirements may apply before disputed material can be restored. Submission of a counter notice does not guarantee reinstatement, and the outcome will depend on the information available and the applicable requirements.

Repeat infringement and content ownership

Where appropriate and consistent with applicable law, Maison du Pain may take action in response to repeated, substantiated reports involving the same material or accounts associated with recurring infringement concerns. Any action will depend on the circumstances, the available evidence, the nature of the reported conduct and the legal requirements that apply to the particular claim.

Visitors should not copy, republish, distribute, modify or use website photographs, written descriptions, menu content, graphics, logos or other protected materials for commercial purposes without permission unless the use is otherwise permitted by law. The availability of an image or text on a publicly accessible page does not, by itself, grant a license to reuse it. Similarly, submitting a copyright complaint does not transfer ownership of the reported material or establish rights beyond those supported by applicable law.

If you wish to request permission to reuse content associated with Maison du Pain, contact us and identify the material and intended use. Any permission must be assessed separately and should not be assumed unless it has been expressly granted by an authorized rights holder.

Policy updates and limitations

This policy may be updated when our website, content practices or applicable legal requirements change. The current version will be published on this page. Nothing in this policy is intended to waive any rights, defenses or legal obligations available to Maison du Pain, a copyright owner or another party under applicable law. If any part of this policy is inconsistent with a mandatory legal requirement, the applicable requirement will govern to the extent of that inconsistency.

Please submit copyright notices in good faith and provide accurate information. False or misleading claims, including material misrepresentations in a copyright notice or counter notice, may result in legal consequences under applicable law.