Trademark and Copyright Policy
Trademark and Copyright Policy
Nextdoor respects the intellectual property rights of others and takes trademark and copyright infringement seriously. This Trademark and Copyright Policy incorporates our Member Agreement, which requires that Members ensure Content posted on the Nextdoor platform by a third party and not by Nextdoor (“Third Party Content”) is lawful and does not violate the rights of third parties (capitalized terms used but not defined in this policy are defined in the Member Agreement). To promote these objectives, Nextdoor has a simple process for submission of takedown notices regarding Third Party Content on the Nextdoor platform that allegedly infringes third party intellectual property rights. Our policy and procedures are described below.
Please note that whether or not Nextdoor removes Third Party Content from the Nextdoor platform, if you submit a takedown notice, Nextdoor may provide copies of such takedown notice(s) to the alleged infringer, which may include your name and contact information. It is also our policy, in appropriate circumstances and in our discretion, to disable and/or terminate the accounts of members who infringe or repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others or otherwise post unlawful Third Party Content. If you are unsure whether the material you are reporting is infringing, you should contact a lawyer before submitting a takedown notice to Nextdoor. Nextdoor cannot provide you with legal advice as to whether or not you are entitled to submit a takedown notice.
Copyright Infringement:
If you believe in good faith that Third Party Content on the Nextdoor platform infringes your copyright rights, you may send Nextdoor a takedown notice requesting that the Third Party Content be removed. Nextdoor has also designated an agent to receive notices of claimed copyright infringement. Please note Nextdoor will only remove Third Party Content that infringes your copyright rights upon receiving a valid and fully completed takedown notice as described below.
Trademark Infringement:
Nextdoor is not in a position to mediate trademark disputes between third parties or act on reports of trademark infringement that require an in-depth trademark analysis or dispute off the Nextdoor platform. In these types of situations, rather than submitting a notice of trademark infringement to Nextdoor, we suggest that you reach out directly to the third party you believe is infringing your trademark rights or seek resolution of the dispute in court or through other judicial means. If you want to provide Nextdoor with a notice of trademark infringement, Nextdoor will perform a limited investigation of reasonable complaints and may remove Third Party Content only in clear cases of trademark infringement.
Takedown Notice Procedure:
Your takedown notice must include the following information in order for Nextdoor to take action:
- An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright/trademark interest;
- A description of the copyrighted works or trademarks that you claim have been infringed, including registration number and registration office if applicable;
- A description specifying the location on the Nextdoor platform of the material that you claim is infringing (i.e. URL address);
- Your name, email address, mailing address and/or telephone number;
- A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the use of the copyright or trademark on the Nextdoor platform is not authorized by the owner of the copyright or trademark, its agent, or the law; and
- A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright/trademark owner or authorized to act on the copyright or trademark owner’s behalf.
Please submit your takedown notice via the Copyright and Trademark reporting form (quickest). Alternatively, you may also submit a notice to Nextdoor’s designated agent via email at copyright@nextdoor.com.
If necessary, you may also send physical mail to our designated agent:
Nextdoor, Inc.
Attn: Copyright Agent
420 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94102