Account Name Violation

Phobits requires that account names do not violate trademarks or impersonate other people or companies such as famous people, government names, institutions, and corporations. Popular names do not have more importance than any other name, but names are often trademarks that are legally protected from use. Many corporations, famous people, sports teams, and entertainers have legally protected trademarks of their names. People who have trademarked their name may claim disparagement or other legal reasons to entangle account owners and Phobits in legal battles which neither desires. Phobits also is sensitive to online safety and doesn't want anyone to be scammed by someone pretending to be a company, government agency, public figure, or an authoritative figure.

If you believe that an account name on Phobits violates a trademark that you own, or attempts to make others believe that the account represents you, or the name seems to be impersonating a government agency or private company, please make an Account Name Violation report using one of the methods described below. Phobits will perform a review of the use of the name, and if the name is protected or falls under reasonable judgment that it is impersonation, we will require the account name to be changed by the account owner.

In accordance with the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (15 U.S.C. § 1125(d)), Phobits protects trademarks by prohibiting the use of account names that infringe on the trademarks and protected names of others.

The Phobits Terms of Use further outlines our policy on account names and impersonation.

Many companies, public figures, celebrities, and product names are protected under trademark law, so be careful not to impersonate them on Phobits.

Reporting Account Name Violations to Phobits

You may report account name violations to Phobits using one of the methods described in the Reporting Methods section below. Please read the required information in the next section and be sure to include the required information when making your report.

You must provide at least the following information when making an account name violation report. We must be able to identify the account and understand your complaint about its use. If you fail to provide the following information, or if the information provided is inaccurate, Phobits may not be able to adequately comply with your request to change the account name. It is your responsibility to ensure that the account is identified and that your objection to it use is understood. Vague account descriptions will not result in your satisfaction.

1. The Account Name.
2. A description of why the account name violates your rights or our terms of use.
3. Your contact information including your name, a phone number or email address, or both.

You may report an account name violation by one of the following three methods.

• Online Form
• Email
• Postal Mail

You may report an account name violation to Phobits by sending the required information to the following email address.

You may report an account name violation to Phobits by sending the required information using the mailing address below. You may use tracking and/or signature required if you wish as Phobits will gladly sign for postal mail.

Phobits
Attn: Account Names
P.O. Box 37142
Panama City, FL 32412

Note that FedEx and UPS will not deliver to the postal address above as it is a postal mail box.