Legal questions about certification in ShotApp

Question 1

How to properly draft a motion to admit electronic evidence (protocol) in court?

Accepted Answer

To enter an automated protocol created via "Webjustice" into the case file, file a written procedural motion for the admission of evidence. We have prepared a downloadable sample motion to admit a ShotApp protocol . -------------------------------- P.S. Remember to tailor the template to your specific dispute and retain statutory citations to the APC RF or CPC RF depending on the court handling your case.

Question 2

In what categories of cases can the automated evidence capture service be used?

Accepted Answer

The ShotApp automated evidence capture service can be used across any category of litigation. It is particularly effective for: copyright infringement of digital imagery (unauthorized photo usage); infringement of website rights as complex works (unauthorized site cloning); defamation, libel, and corporate reputation attacks (online harassment, slander); proving the existence and duration of intellectual property violations: literary works, patents, trademarks, company names, and commercial identifiers; verifying compliance or breach of statutory online disclosure duties (corporate reporting, utility disclosures).

Question 3

Will a court accept a protocol created using the ShotApp service as evidence?

Accepted Answer

The ShotApp automated evidence capture service is specialized software designed to secure electronic evidence without a notary 24/7 from anywhere in the world. The service is registered in the official Russian Software Registry (No. 31811) and is a Skolkovo resident. The "WEBJUSTICE" system and ShotApp have been widely utilized by claimants and defendants across Russian arbitration courts and courts of general jurisdiction alongside notarial protocols. Admissibility has been confirmed across thousands of rulings, including appellate courts, the Moscow City Court, and the Intellectual Property Court (over 7,000 judicial citations). The system prevents both accidental and intentional tampering during capture, transfer, and archival storage. The service captures browser screens with keyframes, records video/audio, preserves source code and digital files, and logs offline mobile records. Review real court case examples here .

Question 4

Can the automated capture service be used to prove copyright ownership?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely. If you developed a website, design, or unique content, capture the web page displaying your work to establish priority of authorship. Should an infringer unlawfully copy your creative work later, proving your prior authorship in court will be significantly easier.

Question 5

Can the automated capture service be used to prove trademark infringement?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If an infringer displays your trademark or a confusingly similar mark on their website, secure the evidence promptly via automated capture or notarial inspection. To prove an ongoing trademark infringement over time without incurring repeated notarial fees, utilizing automated captures or web archives is the most cost-effective strategy.

Question 6

How to prove website development using the service?

Accepted Answer

Developers frequently encounter clients who, after paying a deposit, refuse to sign final delivery acts, withhold final payment, and file suit demanding the refund of the advance as unjust enrichment. The ShotApp automated capture service allows developers to record milestone deliverables and final website deployments in real time, safeguarding their contractual rights and avoiding arduous evidentiary disputes.

Question 7

Can the service be used to capture a publication that defames honor and dignity?

Accepted Answer

Yes, certainly. If you discover defamatory statements, you can capture them immediately. Depending on where the defamatory content is posted, select the appropriate ShotApp tool: For publicly accessible sites (viewable without logging in), use the online version . For pages requiring authentication (social media, private dashboards, webmail), use the browser extension . For content accessible only via smartphones (apps, mobile chats), use the ShotApp mobile app .

Question 8

How to reduce compensation for copyright infringement?

Accepted Answer

When determining whether to reduce statutory copyright infringement damages, courts evaluate the duration of the violation and how quickly the infringer responded to cease-and-desist notices. Immediately removing infringing content directly influences the reduction of awarded compensation. However, you must be able to prove precisely when the content was removed or edited, ideally notifying the rights holder with attached digital evidence. Using a notary to verify that an infringement has ceased is often cost-prohibitive. Automated evidence capture provides an immediate, affordable means to record the absence of infringement. Learn more about mitigating copyright damages in our blog .

Question 9

Can the ShotApp automated capture service be used in corporate disputes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the service can be utilized in corporate disputes, including disputes involving company formation, share acquisitions, or conflicts between shareholders and directors, whenever relevant online evidence must be preserved swiftly. Review relevant case law here .

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