Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2026
The Wee Shoppie respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same.
This policy explains how we handle copyright and intellectual property concerns relating to content available through theweeshoppie.uk.
Copyright protection in the United Kingdom is principally governed by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
1. Copyright Protection
Content available on our website may be protected by copyright, trademark, design, or other intellectual property rights.
Unless otherwise stated, website content owned by The Wee Shoppie or used under appropriate permission may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, modified, republished, or commercially exploited without the permission of the relevant rights holder, except where permitted by law.
2. Reporting Copyright Infringement
If you believe that content available on our website infringes copyright owned by you or someone you are authorised to represent, please contact us at:
To help us review your request efficiently, please provide:
- Your full name and contact information
- Identification of the copyrighted work concerned
- Identification and location of the material you believe infringes that work
- The relevant page or product URL, where available
- An explanation of why you believe the use is unauthorised
- Evidence that you own the relevant rights or are authorised to act for the rights holder, where appropriate
- Any other information reasonably necessary for us to assess the claim
3. How We Handle Reports
When we receive a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, we may:
- Review the material identified in the complaint
- Request additional information where necessary
- Temporarily restrict access to disputed material while reviewing the matter
- Remove or modify content where appropriate
- Contact relevant parties where reasonably necessary
- Take other appropriate action consistent with applicable law
Submitting a complaint does not automatically mean that content will be removed. We will consider the information available and the applicable legal circumstances.
4. Incorrect or Disputed Claims
If content you provided has been removed or restricted following a copyright complaint and you believe the complaint was incorrect, you may contact us at:
Please provide:
- Your full name and contact information
- Identification of the affected material
- The location where the material previously appeared
- An explanation of why you believe the restriction or removal was incorrect
- Relevant evidence supporting your position
We may review the information and take appropriate action based on the circumstances and applicable law.
5. Repeated Infringement
We take repeated or deliberate infringement of intellectual property rights seriously.
Where appropriate, we may remove content, restrict functionality, or take other reasonable measures in response to repeated infringement.
6. False or Misleading Claims
Please ensure that information submitted in an intellectual property complaint is accurate.
Knowingly submitting false, misleading, or fraudulent information may have legal consequences.
7. Other Intellectual Property Rights
If your concern relates to a trademark, design right, or another form of intellectual property rather than copyright, please contact us and clearly identify:
- The intellectual property right concerned
- The material you believe infringes that right
- Your relationship to the rights holder
- Relevant supporting information
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, business practices, or applicable law.
Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Us
For copyright or other intellectual property enquiries, please contact:
The Wee Shoppie
Website: theweeshoppie.uk
Address: 96 Main St, Gardenstown, Banff AB45 3YP, United Kingdom
Phone: 07851 617274
Email: support@theweeshoppie.uk