Content Guidelines

Last updated: January 16, 2026

Quick Summary

Create fun, original battles! Avoid copyrighted characters, hate speech, explicit content, and anything illegal. Your designs go through our printing partner's content review - if rejected, your token is restored so you can try again.

1. Our Content Philosophy

BattleShirts is all about creativity and fun. We want you to create epic, hilarious, and memorable battles. However, we work with print-on-demand partners who have content policies, and we have our own standards to maintain a positive community.

These guidelines help ensure your designs can be printed and that our platform remains a fun, safe space for everyone.

2. Prohibited Content

The following content is not allowed and may result in order rejection or account termination:

⚠️ Intellectual Property Violations

This is the most common reason for order rejection. You cannot use:

  • Comic book characters (Marvel, DC, Image, etc.)
  • Movie/TV characters (Disney, Pixar, Warner Bros, etc.)
  • Video game characters (Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Anime/manga characters
  • Sports team logos, mascots, or player likenesses
  • Celebrity names and likenesses
  • Brand logos and trademarks
  • Song lyrics or copyrighted text

Even if the AI generates an image, YOU are responsible for ensuring you have rights to the content.

🚫 Hateful Content

Content that promotes hatred or attacks individuals or groups based on:

  • Race, ethnicity, or national origin
  • Religion or religious beliefs
  • Gender or gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability
  • Age
  • Any other protected characteristic

⛔ Illegal Content

  • Child exploitation or abuse imagery
  • Content promoting terrorism or terrorist organizations
  • Content promoting illegal activities or drug use
  • Content that violates any applicable law

💥 Violent & Obscene Content

  • Graphic violence or gore
  • Content glorifying or trivializing violence
  • Pornography or explicit sexual content
  • Excessive nudity
  • Defamatory content

3. What's Encouraged

✅ Great Content Ideas

  • Generic concepts: "A robot vs a dinosaur" instead of "Optimus Prime vs Godzilla"
  • Original characters: Create your own heroes and villains
  • Historical figures: Generally allowed (use good judgment)
  • Animals and creatures: Real or mythological
  • Food battles: "Pizza vs Tacos" - always fun!
  • Occupations: "Ninja vs Pirate" - classic!
  • Concepts: "Monday vs Friday" - relatable!
  • Inside jokes: Your own original humor

4. Pre-submission Warnings

Our system attempts to identify potentially problematic content before you redeem a token. You may see warnings like:

⚠️

High Risk - Copyrighted Character

"Batman" is a trademarked character owned by DC Comics. This design is likely to be rejected.

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Medium Risk - Celebrity Name

Celebrity likenesses may be subject to right of publicity laws.

These warnings are informational. You can still proceed, but understand the design may be rejected by our printing partner. If rejected, your token is restored.

5. What Happens If My Design Is Rejected?

Our printing partner (Printful) conducts their own content review. If they reject your design:

  1. You'll receive an email notification with the reason
  2. Your T-Shirt Token will be automatically restored to your account
  3. You can select a different design and try again
  4. We'll offer free shipping on your next successful order as an apology for the inconvenience

Note: The rejection comes from our printing partner, not BattleShirts directly. We cannot override their content decisions, but we do restore your token so you're not out any money.

6. Repeat Violations

While we understand mistakes happen, repeated content violations may result in:

  • 3+ rejections: Manual review required for future redemptions
  • 5+ rejections: Temporary account suspension pending review
  • Egregious violations: Immediate account termination

7. Reporting Content Issues

If you believe content on our platform violates these guidelines or your intellectual property rights, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

8. Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use "generic" versions of characters?

Sometimes. "A superhero in a cape" is generally fine. "A superhero that looks like Superman" is not. The more distinct and recognizable, the more likely it is to be rejected.

What about parody?

Parody laws are complex and vary by jurisdiction. While parody can be protected speech, printing partners typically err on the side of caution and may reject content that closely resembles copyrighted material, even if intended as parody.

Can I use public domain characters?

Yes! Characters in the public domain (like classic literature characters, mythology, etc.) are generally fine. However, be careful - many characters have modern, copyrighted versions (e.g., Disney's version of fairy tale characters).

What if I have a license to use copyrighted content?

If you have explicit written permission from the rights holder, contact us before placing an order. We'll need to verify the license and may be able to whitelist your account for specific content.

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