DMCA & Copyright Policy – Grumbleberry

Effective Date: August 1, 2026

Grumbleberry respects the intellectual property rights of artists, creators, copyright owners, and other rights holders, and we expect visitors and customers of Grumbleberry.com (the “Site”) to do the same.

Grumbleberry is a Becca Bleu site offering physical and digital products featuring primarily original artwork, illustrations, characters, designs, and creative works by Becca Bleu.

This DMCA & Copyright Policy explains Grumbleberry's ownership of its creative materials, restrictions on unauthorized use, and the process for reporting alleged copyright infringement appearing on Grumbleberry.com.

Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, the original artwork, illustrations, characters, product designs, graphics, digital resources, written materials, branding, and other original creative content produced by Becca Bleu and displayed or sold through Grumbleberry are protected by United States copyright law and other applicable intellectual property laws.

Protected Grumbleberry content may include, but is not limited to:

Original illustrations and drawings
Original characters and character artwork
Artwork appearing on physical products
Product designs and layouts
Desk mat and mousepad artwork
Mug artwork
Apparel artwork and graphics
Blanket artwork and patterns
Coloring book artwork and illustrations
Digital brushes and digital creative resources
Downloadable files
Product graphics
Logos and original branding elements
Website graphics and illustrations
Product photographs and original mockups
Product descriptions and original written content
Marketing materials
Promotional graphics
Other original creative works appearing on Grumbleberry.com

Except where otherwise identified, copyright in original Becca Bleu works remains with Becca Bleu.

Third-Party and Lawfully Licensed Materials

Grumbleberry may occasionally incorporate materials that are lawfully licensed, purchased, authorized, in the public domain, or otherwise legally available for use.

Ownership of third-party intellectual property remains with the applicable copyright owner.

Nothing in this policy is intended to claim ownership of intellectual property belonging to another person or entity.

Purchasing a Product Does Not Purchase the Artwork

When you purchase a Grumbleberry physical product, you are purchasing the physical product, not the copyright to the artwork printed or displayed on that product.

For example, purchasing a mug, blanket, desk mat, mousepad, hoodie, sweater, coloring book, or other physical product does not grant ownership of the artwork appearing on that product.

Unless Grumbleberry expressly grants additional rights in writing, purchasing a physical product does not give you permission to:

Copy the artwork
Scan the artwork
Digitize the artwork
Trace the artwork
Reproduce the artwork
Remove artwork from the product for reuse
Create digital files from the artwork
Manufacture additional products using the artwork
Sell reproductions of the artwork
Upload the artwork to another website or marketplace
Use the artwork to create competing products
Distribute the artwork to other people
Claim the artwork as your own

Ownership of a physical item and ownership of the copyright embodied in that item are separate.

Digital Products Do Not Transfer Copyright

Grumbleberry may offer digital products, including Procreate brushes and other downloadable creative resources.

Purchasing or downloading a digital product does not transfer copyright or ownership of the digital product or any underlying Grumbleberry or Becca Bleu intellectual property.

A digital purchase provides only the usage rights specifically granted by the applicable product listing, accompanying license, or other written terms.

Unless expressly authorized, digital products may not be:

Resold
Redistributed
Shared
Repackaged for resale
Uploaded for others to download
Transferred to another person
Copied and distributed
Claimed as the purchaser's own creation
Used outside the scope of the applicable license

Specific digital products may contain additional license terms. Those terms apply in addition to this policy.

Personal Purchases Do Not Create Commercial Rights

Purchasing a Grumbleberry product does not automatically grant commercial rights to Grumbleberry artwork.

A customer may use a physical product for its normal intended purpose.

However, purchasing merchandise featuring Grumbleberry artwork does not authorize the customer to reproduce that artwork on products of their own.

For example, purchasing a Grumbleberry blanket does not authorize someone to copy its artwork and manufacture their own blankets, shirts, stickers, mugs, fabric, stationery, digital files, or other merchandise.

Any commercial use of Grumbleberry or Becca Bleu artwork requires express authorization unless a specific product license clearly grants such rights.

Prohibited Reproduction and Distribution

Unless expressly permitted by Grumbleberry in writing or authorized by a specific product license, you may not:

Copy Grumbleberry artwork
Reproduce Grumbleberry artwork
Trace or redraw artwork for the purpose of copying it
Digitize artwork from a physical product
Extract artwork from product images
Remove backgrounds or otherwise isolate artwork from product images for reuse
Share downloadable Grumbleberry files
Redistribute digital products
Upload Grumbleberry files to file-sharing services
Upload Grumbleberry artwork to print-on-demand services
Manufacture products using Grumbleberry artwork
Sell products featuring unauthorized copies of Grumbleberry artwork
Sell or distribute altered versions of Grumbleberry artwork
Claim Grumbleberry or Becca Bleu artwork as your own
Use Grumbleberry artwork as part of another digital asset collection
Sell Grumbleberry artwork as clip art, graphics, templates, brushes, or other digital resources
Use Grumbleberry artwork in a manner that exceeds the license accompanying a digital product

Changing colors, adding text, cropping, flipping, tracing, redrawing, applying filters, or making other modifications does not necessarily create a new work that is free from Grumbleberry's copyright rights.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Use

Unless expressly authorized in writing by Grumbleberry or Becca Bleu, Grumbleberry artwork, illustrations, characters, product images, digital files, and other protected creative materials may not be intentionally collected, copied, uploaded, submitted, or supplied for the purpose of training, fine-tuning, developing, or creating datasets for generative artificial intelligence or machine-learning systems.

This restriction includes intentionally using Grumbleberry or Becca Bleu artwork as source material for systems designed to imitate, reproduce, or generate substantially similar artwork, characters, designs, or other protected creative expression.

Nothing in this section is intended to prohibit activities that cannot lawfully be restricted under applicable law.

Unauthorized Print-on-Demand Use

Grumbleberry artwork may not be uploaded to a print-on-demand service or manufacturing platform by a customer or third party unless Grumbleberry has expressly granted written permission or an applicable license specifically authorizes that use.

This includes services used to manufacture:

Apparel
Mugs
Blankets
Desk mats
Mousepads
Stickers
Stationery
Fabric
Home décor
Accessories
Other merchandise

Purchasing a Grumbleberry product does not grant the purchaser the right to become a manufacturer or reseller of merchandise containing Grumbleberry artwork.

Unauthorized Marketplace Listings

Grumbleberry artwork, product images, digital files, or other protected content may not be used without authorization to create listings on marketplaces, ecommerce websites, social media storefronts, or other sales platforms.

This includes unauthorized listings offering:

Copies of Grumbleberry products
Products containing copied Grumbleberry artwork
Digital downloads of Grumbleberry artwork
Traced or substantially copied versions of Grumbleberry designs
Unauthorized reproductions of Grumbleberry characters
Grumbleberry product photographs or mockups used to advertise another seller's merchandise

Where appropriate, Grumbleberry may submit copyright complaints or other intellectual property reports to the platform hosting the unauthorized material.

Grumbleberry Characters and Original Designs

Original Grumbleberry characters, illustrations, and other creative works may be protected by copyright and, where applicable, other intellectual property rights.

The appearance of a character or design on a publicly accessible website does not place that character or design in the public domain.

The ability to view, save, screenshot, or otherwise technically access an image does not grant permission to reproduce or commercially exploit it.

Website Content

The content of Grumbleberry.com may also be protected by copyright and other applicable laws.

Unless otherwise permitted, you may not reproduce substantial portions of the Site for another commercial website, marketplace listing, catalog, digital product, or other publication.

This includes unauthorized copying of original:

Product descriptions
Graphics
Illustrations
Product photography
Promotional materials
Page content
Branding materials
Other original written or visual content

Limited quotation or other use permitted by applicable law is not prohibited by this policy.

Copyright Enforcement

Grumbleberry and Becca Bleu reserve all rights available under applicable law to protect original creative works and intellectual property.

Depending on the circumstances, action regarding unauthorized use may include:

Contacting the individual or business responsible
Requesting voluntary removal
Submitting a copyright infringement report
Submitting a DMCA takedown notice
Contacting a marketplace or ecommerce platform
Contacting a website hosting provider
Contacting a social media platform
Contacting a search engine or other service provider where appropriate
Requesting removal of unauthorized listings
Requesting removal of unauthorized files
Preserving evidence of infringement
Seeking legal advice or pursuing other remedies available under applicable law

Grumbleberry is not required to provide advance warning before exercising available intellectual property rights.

Reporting Copyright Infringement on Grumbleberry.com

If you believe that material appearing on Grumbleberry.com infringes a copyright that you own or are authorized to enforce, please contact us with sufficient information to evaluate your claim.

A copyright complaint should include:

Your full legal name
Your contact information
Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
Identification of the material on Grumbleberry.com that you believe is infringing
The specific URL or other information reasonably sufficient to locate the material
An explanation of the basis for your claim
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Your physical or electronic signature

Please provide enough information for us to reasonably identify both the copyrighted work and the allegedly infringing material.

DMCA Notices

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act provides a process through which qualifying copyright owners may request removal or restriction of allegedly infringing online material.

Upon receiving a copyright notice that substantially complies with applicable legal requirements, Grumbleberry may:

Review the notice
Request additional information
Investigate the identified material
Remove or disable access to material where appropriate
Contact relevant parties
Preserve records concerning the complaint
Take other action required or permitted by applicable law

Submitting a complaint does not guarantee that Grumbleberry will remove the identified material.

We reserve the right to evaluate whether a notice contains sufficient information and whether action is appropriate or legally required.

Incomplete Copyright Notices

If a copyright complaint does not contain sufficient information for us to identify the allegedly infringed work or locate the allegedly infringing material, we may request additional information before taking action.

Providing a general statement such as “you stole my art” without identifying the copyrighted work and the specific material at issue may not provide enough information for us to meaningfully investigate the claim.

Counter-Notifications

If content is removed or disabled as a result of a DMCA notice and the affected party believes the removal occurred because of mistake or misidentification, that party may have the right to submit a counter-notification under applicable law.

A valid DMCA counter-notification generally requires information including:

Identification of the material that was removed or disabled
The location where the material appeared before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that the person has a good-faith belief that the material was removed or disabled because of mistake or misidentification
The person's name, address, and telephone number
The legally required statement concerning consent to applicable federal court jurisdiction and acceptance of service of process
A physical or electronic signature

Because DMCA counter-notifications can have legal consequences, anyone considering submitting one may wish to consult an attorney.

Restoration Following a Counter-Notification

When applicable, the DMCA provides procedures concerning restoration of material following receipt of a valid counter-notification.

Grumbleberry may restore material when required or permitted by applicable law unless the original complaining party provides notice of appropriate legal action within the applicable statutory period.

False or Misleading Claims

Knowingly making material misrepresentations in connection with a DMCA notice or counter-notification may result in liability under applicable law.

Do not submit a copyright complaint merely because you dislike content, disagree with a creator, compete with a business, or want content removed for reasons unrelated to legitimate intellectual property rights.

Good-Faith Copyright Complaints

Grumbleberry takes legitimate intellectual property concerns seriously.

At the same time, copyright law may permit certain uses of protected works without authorization, including circumstances involving fair use or other legal exceptions.

The existence of similar subject matter, concepts, themes, ideas, styles, colors, or general artistic inspiration does not automatically establish copyright infringement.

Repeat Infringers and Policy Violations

Where appropriate and within our control, Grumbleberry reserves the right to restrict or terminate access, accounts, digital-product access, or future purchases associated with users who repeatedly infringe intellectual property rights or repeatedly violate our Terms of Service.

We may also refuse future transactions where reasonably necessary to protect Grumbleberry's intellectual property or prevent continued misuse.

Evidence Preservation

Grumbleberry may preserve information reasonably related to suspected infringement or intellectual property disputes.

This may include:

Screenshots
URLs
Product listings
Dates
Communications
Transaction information
Download or access information
Copies of allegedly infringing materials
Other information reasonably necessary to document or investigate the matter

Such information may be retained as reasonably necessary to enforce rights, respond to disputes, or comply with legal obligations.

No Transfer of Rights

Nothing in this policy, the Site, a product listing, a purchase confirmation, or possession of a Grumbleberry product transfers copyright ownership unless a written agreement expressly states otherwise.

Any license granted for a particular digital product is limited to the rights expressly described in that license.

All rights not expressly granted remain reserved by their respective owners.

Relationship to Other Grumbleberry Policies

This DMCA & Copyright Policy should be read together with our:

Terms of Service
Privacy Policy
Refunds & Returns Policy
Any license accompanying a particular digital product

A violation of Grumbleberry's intellectual property rights may also constitute a violation of the Terms of Service or a digital product license.

Changes to This Policy

We may revise this DMCA & Copyright Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

Grumbleberry's products
Digital product offerings
Intellectual property practices
Website functionality
Applicable law
Enforcement procedures
Business operations

When this policy is revised, the updated version may be posted on Grumbleberry.com with a revised effective or updated date.

Contact Information

Grumbleberry
A Becca Bleu Site
Email: hello@grumbleberry.com
Website: Grumbleberry.com

Please include “Copyright/DMCA” in the subject line of your email so that your request can be identified appropriately.

Business Ownership and Brand Information

Grumbleberry is a Becca Bleu site.

Becca Bleu is the company and creative identity behind Grumbleberry. Original Becca Bleu artwork, illustrations, characters, designs, and other creative works remain the intellectual property of their applicable rights holder unless expressly stated otherwise.