DMCA
Effective Date: 18 October 2026
Store Name: Bearwood Tools
Website: https://bearwoodtools.co.uk
Company: BEARWOOD TOOLS LTD
At Bearwood Tools, we respect intellectual property rights and expect others to respect the rights of copyright owners, creators and businesses.
This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains how we handle copyright concerns, intellectual property complaints and requests for the removal of potentially infringing material displayed on our website.
As a UK-based business, we operate in accordance with applicable UK intellectual property legislation, including the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. We also review notices submitted under the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) where relevant.
1. Copyright Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, original content published on https://bearwoodtools.co.uk, including website text, product descriptions, photographs, graphics, logos and other creative materials, belongs to BEARWOOD TOOLS LTD or is used with permission from the relevant rights holders.
Some product images, descriptions, trademarks and other materials may be supplied by manufacturers, distributors or authorised third parties.
All third-party intellectual property remains the property of its respective owners.
2. Permitted Use of Website Content
Visitors may access and view our website for personal, lawful and non-commercial purposes.
Downloading, reproducing, distributing or commercially using copyrighted materials without permission or another lawful basis may infringe intellectual property rights.
Nothing in this policy restricts uses permitted under applicable copyright law.
3. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that material displayed on our website infringes copyright that you own or are authorised to represent, please contact us.
Copyright Contact Email: contact@bearwoodtools.co.uk
Subject Line: Copyright Infringement Notice – Bearwood Tools
We will review sufficiently detailed copyright complaints and take appropriate action where required.
4. Information Required in a Copyright Notice
To help us investigate a copyright complaint, please provide the following information.
Your Contact Information: Your full name, business name where applicable, email address and a suitable method of contact.
Identification of the Copyrighted Work: A description of the original copyrighted material that you believe has been infringed.
Location of the Reported Material: The exact URL or URLs on our website where the allegedly infringing content appears.
Explanation of the Complaint: A clear description of why you believe the material infringes your rights.
Authority to Act: Confirmation that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Good-Faith Statement: A statement that you believe in good faith that the disputed use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its representative or applicable law.
Accuracy Statement: A statement confirming that the information supplied is accurate and that you are authorised to submit the complaint.
Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
We may request additional information where reasonably necessary to assess a complaint.
5. Review and Removal of Reported Material
When we receive a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, we may review the reported content, request clarification or supporting evidence, contact relevant parties and take appropriate action.
Where we determine that content should be removed or restricted, we may remove or disable access to the material.
The outcome of a complaint will depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
Submitting a notice does not automatically guarantee removal of the reported material.
6. Counter-Notifications and Disputes
If material has been removed following a copyright complaint and the affected party believes the removal was made in error, they may contact us to request a review.
A counter-notification should identify the removed material, explain the basis for the dispute and include appropriate contact information.
Where a formal DMCA counter-notification process applies, additional statutory requirements may need to be satisfied.
We may review the available information and take further action in accordance with applicable law.
7. Trademark and Brand Rights
All third-party trademarks, trade names, product names and logos appearing on our website remain the property of their respective owners.
References to third-party brands do not necessarily imply sponsorship, endorsement or affiliation.
If you believe that content on our website infringes your trademark rights, please contact us at contact@bearwoodtools.co.uk with relevant supporting information.
8. Product Images and Descriptions
We aim to use product images, descriptions and other promotional materials that we have created or are authorised to use.
Product content may originate from manufacturers, distributors, suppliers or other authorised sources.
If you believe that a product image or description has been used without appropriate permission, please contact us with the relevant URL and details of your rights.
We will review the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.
9. Misuse of the Bearwood Tools Brand
The Bearwood Tools name, original branding, logos and other protected materials must not be used in a manner that infringes applicable intellectual property rights.
Unauthorised use of our branding that misleads customers about the origin of goods or services may also raise trademark or consumer protection concerns.
To report suspected misuse of our brand, please email contact@bearwoodtools.co.uk.
10. Repeat Infringement
Where appropriate and legally permitted, we may take measures to address repeated or serious copyright infringement involving content or accounts associated with our website.
Any action will be assessed according to the circumstances and applicable law.
11. False or Misleading Complaints
Copyright complaints should be submitted honestly and with reasonable supporting information.
Knowingly submitting false or misleading allegations may have legal consequences.
We encourage complainants to verify their ownership or authority before submitting a notice.
12. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to external websites or use third-party ecommerce, hosting and payment services.
We do not control all content published by independent third-party websites.
Complaints concerning content hosted by another provider may need to be directed to that provider.
13. Shopify Copyright Complaints
Our online store operates using Shopify.
Copyright owners may also be able to report allegedly infringing content through Shopify's applicable intellectual property reporting procedures.
For further information, please visit:
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this DMCA & Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, business operations or our intellectual property procedures.
Updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
15. Copyright Contact Information
For copyright infringement notices, trademark complaints or other intellectual property enquiries, please contact:
BEARWOOD TOOLS LTD
Email: contact@bearwoodtools.co.uk
Phone: +44 7810 558337
Website: https://bearwoodtools.co.uk
Business Contact Address:
595 Bearwood Road
Bearwood, Smethwick
West Midlands, B66 4BJ
United Kingdom
Registered Company Number: 15441929
Registered Office Address:
595 Bearwood Road
Smethwick, Smethwick
West Midlands
United Kingdom, B66 4BJ
This policy provides a process for submitting intellectual property concerns and does not replace any rights or remedies available under applicable law.