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CafePress lets anyone upload a design and instantly sell it as printed merch. Stolen art spreads fast on platforms like this, but the takedown process is usually straightforward. Here's what to send, and where.

The fastest route

• Use the report form: https://www.cafepress.com/content/help/ip-policy
• Fallback email: copyright@cafepress.com — this is CafePress's designated copyright contact on record.

Use for stolen designs on CafePress products.

What to include in your takedown

CafePress — like every DMCA recipient — needs the same core information to action a report. Include:

• Your full name and contact details (email, physical address if required).
• A link to your original work — your portfolio, the Instagram post, the date you published it. Proof of ownership matters.
• A short description of the work so the reviewer can match it.
• The exact URL(s) of the infringing listings or content on CafePress.
• A good-faith statement: "I have a good-faith belief that the use of this material is not authorised by me, my agent, or the law."
• A statement under penalty of perjury: "I confirm under penalty of perjury that the information above is accurate and that I am the copyright owner (or authorised to act on behalf of the owner)."
• Your electronic signature — your typed full name is fine.

Tip: TakeItDown.art's case builder generates a clean, properly-formatted message with all of this pre-filled — just paste your details once and copy the result.

How long does it take?

POD marketplaces typically action reports within 1–5 business days.

If CafePress ignores you

If CafePress is slow to act, report the POD backend they use (Printful, Printify, Gelato, Gooten) if you can identify it. The payment processor (Stripe or PayPal) is another lever.

This is not legal advice. TakeItDown.art is a workflow tool that helps copyright owners prepare and organise takedown requests. For serious or commercial infringement, consult a lawyer.