This policy explains how Envato Elements, as a service provider, handles allegations of intellectual property infringement against content in authors' items. It covers:
- How copyright owners and authorised parties can submit valid notices claiming intellectual property infringement
- How authors can respond when their items are affected by a notice
- How to contact Envato's designated copyright agent
This policy forms part of the Envato Elements User Terms. Envato respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users of Envato Elements to do the same.
What are my options if I believe my content is being used without my permission?
Option 1: Submit a DMCA takedown notice (for copyright claims)
If you are a copyright owner — or have authority to act on behalf of one — and you believe an author's item on Envato Elements contains content that infringes your copyright, you can submit a DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) takedown notice requesting that Envato remove the infringing content.
For full instructions and required format, see: How to Submit a DMCA Takedown Notice on Envato Elements
Option 2: Submit a General IPR Notice (for trademark, patent, and other non-copyright claims)
If you own intellectual property rights other than copyright — including trademarks or patents — or have authority to act on behalf of the IPR owner, and you believe an author's item infringes those rights, you can submit a General IPR Notice requesting that Envato remove the infringing content.
For full instructions and required format, see: How to Submit a General IPR Notice on Envato Elements
Information for Envato authors: responding to a DMCA or IPR notice
If you are an Envato Elements author and your item is the subject of a DMCA takedown notice or other IPR notice, and you do not agree with the allegations made, you have options available to you — including submitting a DMCA counter-notification.
For full guidance on your options as an author, see: Envato Elements DMCA FAQs
How to contact Envato's designated copyright agent
Envato's designated copyright agent for receiving intellectual property claims is Envato Elements Pty Ltd. All DMCA takedown notices, General IPR Notices, and related IP communications should be addressed to Envato Elements Pty Ltd.
You can reach Envato's copyright agent through any of the following channels:
- Online (recommended): Submit your notice via the Envato Elements contact form
- Email: copyright@help.envato.com
- Post: Envato Copyright Agent, Envato Elements Pty Ltd, PO Box 16122 Collins Street West, Victoria 8007, Australia
For further information on the DMCA process, see Envato Elements DMCA FAQs.
Frequently asked questions
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What types of intellectual property claims does this policy cover?
This policy covers two types of intellectual property claims on Envato Elements: copyright infringement claims (handled via the DMCA process) and non-copyright intellectual property claims such as trademark and patent infringement (handled via the General IPR Notice process).
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Who is Envato's designated copyright agent?
Envato's designated copyright agent is Envato Elements Pty Ltd. DMCA takedown notices, General IPR Notices, and other IP claims should be submitted via the Envato Elements contact form, by email to copyright@help.envato.com, or by post to Envato Copyright Agent, Envato Elements Pty Ltd, PO Box 16122 Collins Street West, Victoria 8007, Australia.
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Is this policy part of the Envato Elements User Terms?
Yes. The Envato Elements Intellectual Property Policy forms part of the Envato Elements User Terms.