Question 1

Terms of Service

Accepted Answer

The Terms of Service establish the rules for using Cathopic, including account responsibilities, subscription terms, content usage rights, and prohibited activities. By using Cathopic (whether browsing, downloading, uploading, or using the API), you automatically accept these terms. Key points include: You must be at least 18 years old Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled Downloaded content is licensed, not sold Sharing accounts or violating copyright can result in termination Read the complete Terms of Service for all details. If you have questions about the terms, contact us via support.

Question 2

Privacy Policy

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Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We collect account information (name, email), payment details (processed securely by Stripe and PayPal), and usage data to provide and improve our services. We use services like AWS for hosting, Algolia for search, and Postmark for emails. Your privacy rights include accessing your data, requesting corrections or deletion, and opting out of marketing emails. You can manage most settings from your account. Read the complete Privacy Policy for all details about data collection, usage, protection, and your rights. For privacy-related questions, contact us via support.

Question 3

Cookie Policy

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Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly and improve your experience. We use essential cookies (for login and security), functional cookies (to remember your preferences), and optional analytics cookies (to understand how you use Cathopic). Some cookies are set by third-party services like Stripe, PayPal, and Google Analytics. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though blocking essential cookies will prevent the site from functioning properly. Read the complete Cookie Policy for details about what cookies we use and how to control them.

Question 4

GDPR compliance

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Cathopic, based in Spain, complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU law that protects personal data and privacy. Under GDPR, you have rights to access your data, request corrections or deletion, restrict processing, and receive your data in a portable format. You can exercise most rights from your account settings (Settings → Profile) or by contacting us via support. We protect your data with encryption, secure storage, and limited employee access. Some service providers are located outside the EU (like AWS in the US) but all transfers comply with GDPR requirements. If you believe we are not complying with GDPR, you can lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) at www.aepd.es. For complete details, read our Privacy Policy.

Question 5

Reporting copyright infringement

Accepted Answer

If you believe your copyrighted work has been uploaded to Cathopic without permission, or if you see content being used in violation of our license, you can report it. To report copyright infringement: Go to our support page Select "Report a copyright violation" as the reason Provide the URL or ID of the infringing content Explain why you believe it infringes your copyright Include proof of ownership if possible Our team will review your report within 5 business days. If the infringement is confirmed, the content will be removed and the uploader may face account suspension. For more information about intellectual property rights, see our Intellectual Property guidelines and Terms of Service.

Question 6

DMCA process

Accepted Answer

Cathopic handles copyright infringement reports through our standard support process. We do not have a separate formal DMCA process. If you need to report copyright infringement: Go to our support page Select "Report a copyright violation" Provide detailed information about the infringement Include proof of ownership Our team will investigate and take appropriate action. For complete information about copyright and intellectual property, see our Intellectual Property guidelines and Terms of Service.

Question 7

Reporting inappropriate content

Accepted Answer

If you encounter content on Cathopic that violates our guidelines (non-Catholic content, offensive material, poor quality, or copyright violations), you can report it. To report inappropriate content: Note the resource ID or URL Go to our support page Select "Report a problem" Describe the issue and why it violates guidelines Our moderation team will review your report within 5 business days. If the content violates our guidelines, it will be removed and the uploader will be notified. All uploaded content goes through moderation before approval. Community reports help us maintain quality after content is published. For content guidelines, see our Terms of Service and Intellectual Property guidelines.

Question 8

Intellectual property guidelines

Accepted Answer

Cathopic respects intellectual property rights and requires all users and contributors to do the same. For contributors: Only upload content you personally created or have explicit rights to use. Do not upload content with recognizable brands, logos, or people without proper releases. You retain copyright ownership but grant Cathopic distribution rights. For users: Downloaded content is licensed, not sold. You can use it for commercial and personal projects according to our license terms, but you cannot resell, redistribute, or upload it to other platforms. Violating intellectual property rights can result in content removal, account termination, and legal liability. For complete details, read: Intellectual Property guidelines (for contributors) License Agreement (for users) Terms of Service

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Terms & privacy

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