Binded

Binded emerged as an innovative solution designed to simplify copyright protection for creators in the digital age. Its core mission was to provide an accessible and affordable way for photographers, artists, and designers to safeguard their work. The platform's unique approach involved utilizing blockchain technology to create a permanent, unchangeable fingerprint and timestamp for every uploaded image, effectively generating a verifiable certificate of ownership.

In September 2019, Binded was acquired by Pixsy Inc., a leader in online image protection and enforcement. The Binded platform and its user base were migrated to Pixsy, which not only continued Binded's core mission but significantly expanded upon it. Today, the legacy and technology of Binded live on within the robust Pixsy ecosystem, offering creators a much more powerful and comprehensive suite of tools to protect their intellectual property.

How to use Binded

While the original Binded platform is no longer active, its functionality has been absorbed into Pixsy. The process for protecting your images is now as follows:

1. Sign Up for Pixsy: Create a free account on the Pixsy website. Former Binded users can log in with their existing credentials.
2. Upload or Sync Your Images: Upload your creative works directly from your computer or connect services like Instagram, Flickr, or your own website to automatically sync your portfolio.
3. Monitor for Infringement: Pixsy's AI-powered system automatically scans the public internet 24/7 to find where your images are being used.
4. Manage Matches: Review all found matches in a powerful dashboard. You can ignore permitted uses or take action on unauthorized ones.
5. Take Action: For infringements, you can send automated, legally binding takedown notices or submit a case to Pixsy's team of legal experts to recover licensing fees and damages.
6. Register Copyrights: Optionally, use Pixsy to officially register your images with the U.S. Copyright Office, providing the strongest possible legal protection.

Core Features of Binded

The features listed below represent the evolution from the original Binded service to the current, more powerful Pixsy platform.

• Blockchain-Based Certificates (Legacy): Binded's original feature of creating permanent copyright records on the Bitcoin blockchain.
• 24/7 Automated Image Monitoring: AI-driven technology continuously scans the internet to detect unauthorized use of your images across websites, blogs, and social media.
• Instant Alerts: Receive immediate notifications when new matches are found, allowing for swift action.
• Global Takedown Notices: Send legally binding DMCA takedown notices worldwide, automatically translated into 14 languages to ensure compliance in over 35 countries.
• Case Management and Revenue Recovery: An expert team of case managers and international law firm partners handle infringement cases on your behalf to recover lost revenue, operating on a no-win, no-fee basis.
• Official Copyright Registration: A streamlined service to register your work with the U.S. Copyright Office, managed by copyright experts.
• Powerful Integrations: Connect with popular platforms like Instagram, Flickr, Google Drive, and more to seamlessly protect your entire portfolio.

Use Cases for Binded

The service is ideal for a wide range of creative professionals:

• Photographers: Protect their portfolios from being stolen and used commercially without permission.
• Digital Artists & Illustrators: Ensure their unique creations are not illegally reproduced or sold.
• Graphic Designers: Safeguard logos, branding materials, and other designs from unauthorized use.
• Content Creators & Bloggers: Monitor the web to find who is using their original imagery without attribution or a license.
• Agencies & Businesses: Manage and protect the visual assets of multiple clients from a single dashboard.

Advantages of Binded

The advantages combine the original vision of Binded with the powerful execution of Pixsy.

• Comprehensive Protection: Goes beyond simple registration to include active monitoring, enforcement, and revenue recovery.
• Accessibility: Empowers individual creators with tools that were once only available to large corporations.
• Automation and Efficiency: Saves countless hours by automatically finding and flagging potential copyright infringements.
• Global Reach: Offers legal enforcement and takedown capabilities across the globe.
• Expert Legal Support: Provides access to a global network of legal professionals without upfront costs.

Pricing and Plans

As the service is now part of Pixsy, the pricing reflects Pixsy's plans. Pixsy operates on a freemium model, making it accessible to everyone.

• Free Plan: Includes monitoring for up to 500 images, unlimited takedown notices, and access to case submission.
• Paid Plans (e.g., Starter, Pro, Agency): Starting from a monthly fee, these plans offer monitoring for a larger number of images (from 30,000 to over 100,000), priority support, and other advanced features. Case resolution for revenue recovery is typically handled on a commission basis, meaning you only pay if they successfully recover money for you.