Valeting Marketplace

Last Updated: 15/08/2025

Important Notice

1. Image Upload Requirements

Business Photos

You May Upload:

Photos you personally took of your work
Images you own or have purchased licenses for
Photos with explicit written permission from the owner
Royalty-free stock images with proper licensing
Creative Commons images (with proper attribution)

Strictly Prohibited:

Images downloaded from Google Images or other search engines
Photos from other businesses' websites or social media
Copyrighted images without permission
Photos of people without their consent
Images containing watermarks or copyright notices

2. Customer Vehicle Photos

Special Requirements

Customer Consent: Always obtain written permission before photographing customer vehicles
License Plates: Blur or remove license plate numbers from all photos
Personal Items: Ensure no personal belongings are visible in photos
Location Privacy: Avoid showing identifiable addresses or locations
Before/After Shots: Only use with explicit customer permission

3. Copyright Ownership

User Content

When you upload content to Valeting Services Near Me :

You retain ownership of your original content
You grant us a license to display and promote your content on our platform
You warrant that you have the right to upload and share the content
You indemnify us against any copyright claims related to your uploads

Platform Content

All original content created by Valeting Services Near Me is a trading name of Ray Barnes T/A Dual Action (logos, text, design elements) is protected by copyright and may not be used without permission.

4. DMCA Takedown Procedure

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission, please send a DMCA notice to:

DMCA Agent:

Email: admin@dualaction.uk

Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

Address: 80 Heysham Drive, Watford, Herts, WD19 6YB

Required Information

Your contact information and signature
Description of the copyrighted work
URL(s) of the infringing content on our site
Statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorized
Statement that the information is accurate and you own the rights

5. Counter-Notification Process

If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification.

6. Repeat Infringer Policy

We have a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringement:

First violation: Warning and content removal
Second violation: Temporary account suspension
Third violation: Permanent account termination

7. Safe Image Sources

Recommended Sources

Your Own Photos: Always the safest option
Unsplash.com: Free high-quality stock photos
Pexels.com: Free stock photography
Pixabay.com: Free images and graphics
Stock Photo Services: Adobe Stock, Shutterstock (paid)

8. Attribution Requirements

When using Creative Commons or attribution-required images:

Include photographer/creator name
Link to original source when possible
Specify the license type used
Maintain attribution even if image is modified

9. Contact Information