Like I said before, no mechanism will stop the infringing from happening. But I'm sure that there are ways to reduce the amount of infringement cases with simple methods that don't cost the world.

I had Zazzle pay me royalties from somebody who stole one of my images. So it is worth reporting and pursuing violators.

My suggestion to create the copyright message during upload is an addition to the terms of service that every memeber (should read and) agreed on.

Like I said whenever someone clicks on "Upload image" a new page shows up - full screen, red background with the message I mentioned before.
It's just one more step during upload and nothing really inconvenient - it's just an in-your-face reminder.

Of course the hardcore copyright violators won't care about the message but it will burn the fact in their minds that when they get caught they will jeopardize and lose all outstanding earnings.

You can't get rich over night with Zazzle and earnings have to rest in the account for at least 30 days, then you need to reach your payout limit. Additionally it's quite a bit of work to set up a decent store with a good number of products.

SOME people will re-think if it is really worth spending days and weeks building a shop with stolen pics if it can be shut down within a second.

Zazzle should definitely have a 3-strike and you're out policy. This includes already getting 50% earnings deducted with the first strike as a slap on the hand. Second time it happens 75% of earnings get deducted and the third time they're out. If three different stolen images are found in the shop - out!

Ignorance cannot be an excuse. People need to learn to read what they are signing. Maybe they need to learn the hard way by getting their first shop closed. After putting in so much work it would sure be a lesson to them.

I reported the image of mine that was being miss-used they removed it right away. I responded by opening a store with my images in it. The person who had my image up no longer does and mine is now replaced his/hers.

So thanks for the advice never would have found it if it was not for this tread. Now people can buy my work from me.

I did the same thing and opened my own store. Now I'm getting additional side income from my own pics 

Renee,

That's disgusting indeed.  If the infractor lives in your country, you could consider a lawsuit. It's a pity we can not see if the products ever sold.

Zazzle told me if it sold or not after I asked.
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Thanks for the heads up, I just asked them! I wonder.

I don't know who made the origional guitar tree but I bet it was not that jerk user

At what point is my agent responsible for the massive losses, my files were taken from them.

Well that is upsetting to say the least. 

Hey, Gill.  I'd be interested in knowing how you make money with Zazzle.  I haven't been able to make a dime.  My store:  http://www.zazzle.com/Carl_Stewart

Hey Carl
We know you are going through old threads, bringing them to life so you can pimp your stuff. BUSTED!