The Cooper App

Additional Policies

REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

Purpose

Cooper maintains a policy for addressing repeat copyright infringement.

Enforcement

Users who repeatedly upload infringing content may receive:

  • warnings
  • content restrictions
  • temporary suspensions
  • permanent account termination

Cooper reserves discretion in determining repeat infringement.

AI CONTENT DISCLOSURE POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

Responsible AI Use

Cooper recognizes that AI tools are increasingly used in creative and professional workflows.

AI-assisted content is permitted when used responsibly.

Prohibited AI Misuse

Users may not:

  • impersonate real people using AI
  • fabricate testimonials or recommendations
  • create deceptive portfolios
  • misrepresent AI-generated work in a materially misleading way
  • use AI to manipulate trust systems

Cooper’s Enforcement Rights

Cooper may:

  • request disclosure of AI involvement
  • label AI-generated content
  • reduce visibility of deceptive content
  • remove harmful or misleading AI-generated materials

Authenticity remains central to the Cooper ecosystem.

CREATOR & PORTFOLIO CONTENT POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

Permitted Portfolio Content

Users may upload portfolio and creator content to showcase their work.

Portfolio content may include:

  • videos
  • designs
  • projects
  • presentations
  • photography
  • written work
  • creative samples
  • recommendation letters
  • achievements
  • CoopCast audio content

User Representations

Users represent that:

  • they own the content or have rights to use it
  • the content does not violate third-party rights
  • the content is accurate and not misleading

Removal of Portfolio Content

Cooper may remove portfolio content that:

  • violates copyrights
  • contains deceptive claims
  • infringes privacy rights
  • impersonates others
  • violates community standards

Users remain solely responsible for portfolio materials uploaded to Cooper.

IDENTITY & IMPERSONATION PROTECTION POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

Introduction

Cooper is committed to protecting authenticity, identity integrity, and trust across the platform.

As a discovery-first professional community, Cooper recognizes that usernames, creator identities, public figures, organizations, and brands carry reputational and professional value.

Prohibited Conduct

The following behaviors are prohibited on Cooper:

  • impersonating another individual or organization
  • creating deceptive or misleading profiles
  • falsely representing affiliation with a company, brand, institution, or public figure
  • registering usernames intended to mislead users about identity or ownership
  • creating fake verification signals
  • selling usernames associated with brands or public figures
  • engaging in cybersquatting or identity-based abuse

Cybersquatting

Cooper defines cybersquatting as the registration, use, reservation, acquisition, or control of usernames, handles, or profile identities in bad faith with the intent to:

  • profit from another party’s identity or reputation
  • mislead users
  • block legitimate access to a recognized identity
  • create confusion regarding affiliation or ownership

Cybersquatting may apply even if the account is inactive.

Rights of Legitimate Holders

Legitimate owners of trademarks, organizations, brands, creator identities, or public figure identities may request review, transfer, recovery, restriction, or removal of accounts or usernames that violate this policy.

Cooper reserves the right to:

  • reassign usernames
  • remove misleading handles
  • suspend accounts
  • reserve names associated with public interest or platform integrity

Enforcement

Violations of this policy may result in:

  • username reassignment
  • removal of verification status
  • account restrictions
  • suspension
  • permanent removal from Cooper

ACCOUNT CLAIM & RECOVERY POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

Introduction

Cooper provides a process for legitimate individuals, organizations, creators, and public figures to request review and recovery of usernames, handles, or identities that may violate Cooper policies.

How to Submit a Claim

Claims may be submitted through:

  • the Cooper reporting system
  • legal@thecooperapp.com
  • designated identity recovery forms when available

Claim requests should include:

  • full legal name
  • claimed username or profile
  • explanation of the claim
  • supporting documentation
  • contact information

Documentation Requirements

Individuals

Examples of acceptable documentation may include:

  • government-issued identification
  • links to established public profiles
  • evidence of recognized public identity

Brands and Organizations

Examples of acceptable documentation may include:

  • trademark registrations
  • official business registration
  • official domain ownership
  • verified social media presence

Public Figures and Creators

Examples may include:

  • official websites
  • verified social accounts
  • media references
  • representation documentation

Review Timeline

Cooper aims to:

  • acknowledge claims within 7 business days
  • review standard claims within 30 business days
  • prioritize urgent impersonation or harmful misuse cases

Possible Outcomes

Following review, Cooper may:

  • transfer a username
  • remove a misleading account
  • restrict impersonation behavior
  • deny the request
  • request additional documentation

Appeals

Users may submit appeals if they believe an identity-related decision was made incorrectly.

Appeals should include:

  • explanation of the appeal
  • additional supporting evidence
  • updated contact information

USERNAME & TRADEMARK POLICY

Effective Date: May 2026

Username Standards

Usernames on Cooper must not:

  • impersonate others
  • infringe trademarks
  • intentionally mislead users
  • imitate public figures deceptively
  • exploit recognized brands or organizations in bad faith

Cooper encourages authentic identity representation.

Reserved Usernames

Cooper reserves the right to reserve, restrict, or recover usernames associated with:

  • globally recognized brands
  • public figures
  • Cooper platform systems
  • official Cooper programs or services
  • high-risk impersonation categories

Verification System

Cooper may provide verification indicators designed to improve authenticity and trust.

Verification does not represent endorsement.

Blue Verification

Reserved for:

  • verified brands
  • organizations
  • institutions
  • companies

Reserved for:

  • public figures
  • recognized creators
  • notable professional identities

Reserved for:

  • verified peers
  • identity-confirmed community members
  • trusted authentic users within the Cooper ecosystem

Cooper reserves the right to approve or deny verification, revoke verification status, modify verification systems, and update eligibility standards.

Name Transfers and Reassignment

Cooper may reassign usernames when:

  • impersonation exists
  • trademark conflicts are validated
  • identity abuse is identified
  • cybersquatting is detected
  • public confusion is likely

Community Integrity

Identity trust is fundamental to the Cooper ecosystem.

Cooper prioritizes:

  • authenticity
  • transparency
  • fair identity usage
  • responsible creator behavior
  • meaningful discovery
  • trust-based interactions