Protection Guide

Monitored Platforms

CerboTrace actively scans a wide range of platforms to detect unauthorized use of your digital content. Our monitoring system regularly checks:

E-commerce Platforms

• Etsy: Comprehensive scanning for digital products and listings
• eBay: Monitoring of digital listings and downloadable content
• Shopify: Scanning of digital product stores
• WooCommerce: Monitoring of WordPress-based digital shops
• Creative Market: Scanning for design assets and templates
• Gumroad: Monitoring of digital product listings

Content Distribution Platforms

• Personal Websites: Scanning of publicly accessible content
• Social Media: Monitoring of public posts containing digital content
• File Sharing Sites: Scanning of publicly shared files
• Online Marketplaces: Monitoring of various digital product marketplaces

As our community grows, we may consider direct integration with marketplaces like Etsy and others to provide enhanced protection and streamlined takedown processes.

Ownership Validation Requirements

To ensure the integrity of our protection system and prevent misuse, we require validation of ownership before protecting digital content. This helps maintain trust in the CerboTrace ecosystem and ensures we're protecting legitimate creators.

Required Information

Depending on the type of content and your specific situation, we may require some or all of the following:

• Proof of Creation: Original source files, work-in-progress versions, or timestamped drafts
• Business Verification: Business registration documents, tax ID, or similar official documentation
• Platform Verification: Links to your established seller accounts on platforms like Etsy, Creative Market, etc.
• Copyright Registration: If available, copyright registration numbers or certificates
• Personal Identification: Government-issued ID may be required in some cases
• Digital Signature: Electronic signature on ownership declaration

Verification Process

Our verification process typically includes:

1. Submission of required documentation through our secure portal
2. AI-powered analysis to verify authenticity and detect potential conflicts
3. Manual review by our team for complex cases
4. Approval and activation of protection services

We take data privacy seriously and handle all submitted information according to our Privacy Policy. Information provided for verification is stored securely and used solely for the purpose of validating ownership.

Supported File Formats

CerboTrace can protect a wide range of digital file formats. Our watermarking technology is designed to work with various types of content while maintaining file integrity and quality.

Vector Graphics

• SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics
• AI: Adobe Illustrator
• EPS: Encapsulated PostScript
• DXF: Drawing Exchange Format

Raster Images

• JPG/JPEG: Joint Photographic Experts Group
• PNG: Portable Network Graphics
• TIFF: Tagged Image File Format
• PSD: Adobe Photoshop Document
• WEBP: Web Picture format

Documents

• PDF: Portable Document Format
• DOCX: Microsoft Word Document
• PPTX: Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation
• EPUB: Electronic Publication

3D Models

• STL: Stereolithography
• OBJ: Wavefront Object
• 3MF: 3D Manufacturing Format

Other Formats

• TTF/OTF: TrueType and OpenType Fonts
• ZIP/RAR: Compressed Archives (contents are watermarked individually)

If you need protection for a file format not listed here, please contact our support team to discuss custom solutions.

Protection Methods

CerboTrace offers several methods for applying our protection to your digital content:

1. Manual Protection

Upload files through our secure web portal for watermarking and protection. This method is ideal for creators with a small number of products or occasional releases.

2. Batch Processing

Upload multiple files at once for bulk processing. Perfect for creators with large catalogs or those releasing collections of products.

3. API Usage

For high-volume sellers, our API allows you to automate the protection process within your existing workflows. This enables automatic watermarking as part of your product creation and distribution process.

4. Desktop Application

Our desktop application provides a convenient way to protect your files locally before distribution, with no need for constant internet connection.

Our team is available to assist with setting up your preferred protection method and can provide custom solutions for unique requirements.

Best Practices

To maximize the effectiveness of CerboTrace protection:

• Protect Before Distribution: Always watermark files before making them available for download
• Use Protection Badges: Display CerboTrace protection badges on your listings to deter potential theft
• Keep Records: Maintain records of your original files and creation process
• Regular Monitoring: Use our monitoring tools to stay informed about potential infringement
• Quick Response: Act promptly when infringement is detected

Following these practices will help ensure your digital creations remain protected and traceable.

Getting Started

Ready to protect your digital content with CerboTrace? Here's how to get started:

1. Sign up for a CerboTrace account
2. Complete the ownership verification process
3. Choose your preferred protection method
4. Follow our step-by-step guide for your chosen method
5. Test the protection with sample files
6. Apply protection to your production files

Our support team is available to assist you throughout the setup process.

Contact Support

Need help with setting up protection or have questions about our monitored platforms and file formats?