# Takedown Policy This Takedown Policy is part of the Terms of Use (the "TOU") of Socrates and outlines the process for handling reports of violations related NFTs on our platform. As a Web 2.5 platform offering both traditional social media services and decentralized Web3 functionalities, we are committed to ensuring compliance with applicable laws, intellectual property rights, and community guidelines. #### 1. Content that violates the platform's policy 1.1 IP Infringement: \ \ 1.1.1 If an NFT ("The infringing NFT") is found to be infringing Trademark and Copyright, Socrates reserves the right to take the infringing NFT off the platform. \ 1.1.2 If we receive a report of IP infringement, our team will review the claim and look into the content of the NFT. We will then decide whether to keep the NFT on the platform or remove it from the platform. \ 1.1.3 User who minted the NFT ("the owner") appeal to the decision made against the infringing NFT with 30 days. The appeal will also be reviewed by our team. The final decision about whether to take off the NFT will be made by the platform. \ \ 1.2 Fraudulent or Deceptive Conduct \ \ 1.3 Violation of Platform Community Guidelines \ \ 1.4 Prohibited Content (as outlined in our "Policy for NFT Minting and Trading") \ \ The policy applies to both user-reported violations and those detected by our platform's monitoring systems or staff. #### 2. Reporting and detecting procedure 2.1 Any person or entity may report a violation to Socrates if they believe their intellectual property rights have been infringed, or if the content violates applicable law or our Terms of Service. A complainant must submit a formal report by completing our Infringement Report Form (*URL TBA)*. \ \ 2.2 The report must include: * Identification of the allegedly infringing or violating content, including specific URLs or other identifiable information. * Detailed explanation of the violation (e.g., IP infringement, fraud, or prohibited content). * Proof of ownership or rights, where applicable (e.g., trademark or copyright registration number). * Contact information of the complainant. 2.3 Socrates also employs monitoring mechanisms and manual reviews to detect potential violations. Any content flagged for review may be subject to takedown pending investigation. #### 3. Takendown procedure 3.1 Once a report is filed or a violation is detected, our team will review the evidence provided in the or the flagged content in order to verify the legitimacy of the claim or detection. Please note the team will gather evidence provided from platform records, including transaction logs and communications, to determine the nature of the violation and identify any further actions. \ \ 3.2. Upon initial verification of the violation, the user responsible for the NFT or content in question will be notified via \[email and in-platform messaging]. The notification will include: * The specific URLs or NFTs being investigated. * The reason for the potential takedown. * Next steps and a timeframe for response (usually 48-72 hours). * Instructions on how to appeal or resolve the issue. Please note in some cases, immediate account suspension may occur without prior warning. 3.3 If the violation is confirmed following the investigation, Socrates will take the following actions: \ \ 3.3.1 The infringing NFTs or other content will be removed from the platform immediately. This includes disabling the visibility of the NFT and halting all transactions related to it. \ 3.3.2 In cases involving fraudulent NFTs, all associated transactions may be frozen or voided to prevent further harm to other users. \ 3.3.3 Depending on the severity and frequency of the violation, the user’s account may be temporarily suspended, restricting their ability to mint or trade NFTs, or post new content. \ 3.3.4 In cases of repeated or serious violations, the user’s account may be permanently terminated, and all associated NFTs may be removed. \ \ 3.4 The complainant will be notified of the actions taken. This will include the outcome of the investigation and the steps taken. #### 4. Appeal process and outcome 4.1 Users whose content has been removed or accounts suspended may appeal the decision by submitting an appeal within \[10] business days of the takedown notice. \ \ 4.2 The appeal must provide justification for the appeal, including evidence that the content or NFT does not infringe on intellectual property rights or violate platform policies. Users can also provide any additional documentation to support the appeal, such as permissions or licenses for IP use. \ \ 4.3 Appeals are reviewed by a senior team member within \[7] business days. During this period, the content or account may remain suspended until a final determination is made. \ \ 4.4 If the appeal is successful, the NFT or content will be reinstated, and any suspended accounts will be reactivated; If the appeal is unsuccessful, the takedown action remains, and the decision is final. #### 5. Other 5.1 The account of users, who were found repeatedly violating platform policies or IP laws, will be subject to permanent block and/or removal of all associated content from the platform. \ \ 5.2 Users could be referred to law enforcement or regulatory authorities in cases of fraud or illegal conduct. \ \ 5.3 In cases of widespread fraud or violations affecting multiple users, the platform reserves the right to impose broader sanctions, including blacklisting NFTs, restricting trading functions, or initiating platform-wide suspensions. \ \ 5.4 In cases of serious fraud, scams, or illegal activity, we will cooperate with law enforcement and regulatory bodies. This may include sharing user information and transaction data if legally required. \ \ 5.5 For compliance purposes, Socrates will cooperate with any other regulatory authority if they require the delisting of an NFT. \ \ 5.6 In cases where an NFT is linked to a stolen wallet or compromised smart contract, the platform will remove the NFT until ownership is verified and the security issue is resolved. \ \ 5.7 NFTs that are duplicates of existing tokens or impersonating well-known projects will be delisted to prevent market confusion and fraud. \ \ 5.8 For complex legal or contractual disputes regarding NFT removals, the platform will act according to judgement or legal decisions. #### 6. Disclaimer 6.1 Users are responsible for ensuring that their NFTs comply with legal, technical, and ethical standards, and are liable for any damages incurred due to non-compliance with the platform policies. The platform will take no responsibility for any loss due to being taken down. \ \ 6.2 Socrates reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Users will be notified of any significant changes to the policy via platform announcements and email. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.socrates.com/main/resources/terms-of-use/takedown-policy.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. 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