Intellectual Property Guidelines

 

For Sellers (Zinners)
Your Original Work
When you create original work:

• You own the copyright


• Upon delivery and payment, you typically grant buyer usage rights


• Specify in your listing what rights are transferred


• Consider what you allow buyers to do with the work

What You Can't Sell

• Work you don't have rights to


• Copyrighted material without permission


• Trademarked content without authorization


• Plagiarized content

Using Stock/Third-Party Resources
If you use stock images, fonts, etc.:

• Ensure proper licensing


• Don't claim it as original if it's not


• Disclose to buyers if relevant


• Verify license allows commercial use

For Buyers (Zinnectors)
What You Receive
When you purchase a service:

• You receive the deliverables


• Usage rights depend on the Zinn terms


• Ask the Zinner if unclear


• "Work for hire" terms vary

Usage Rights Typically Include

• Using the work for its intended purpose


• Personal or commercial use (usually)


• Making reasonable modifications

Usually Does NOT Include

• Reselling the work as-is


• Claiming you created it


• Using for purposes not discussed

Source Files

• Some Zinners include source files


• Others offer them as add-ons


• Clarify before ordering if you need them

Reporting IP Violations
If you find your IP being infringed on Zinn Hub:

1. Gather evidence


2. Contact support


3. Provide:
   
   
   
   • Your ownership evidence
   
   
   • Location of infringement
   
   
   • Desired action
   
   
   
   


4. We'll investigate and take appropriate action

Protecting Your Work
For Zinners

• Watermark previews if appropriate


• Clearly state your terms


• Document your original creation process


• Don't deliver full work until payment is complete

For Buyers

• Work with reputable Zinners


• Check reviews for originality concerns


• Ask about sources if relevant


• Keep records of purchase