COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Last Updated: [14 april 2025]

This Copyright Notice and Terms of Use Agreement (“Agreement”) governs your use of this website (“Site”), any associated mobile applications, digital services, and content provided therein (collectively, the “Service”) owned and operated by [Your Company Name] (“Owner”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing, browsing, or otherwise using this Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement, including all modifications and updates thereto. If you do not agree with any portion of this Agreement, you are strictly prohibited from using this Service.

I. COPYRIGHT AND OWNERSHIP

A. Copyright Notice

© [Year] [Your Company Name]. All rights reserved. The entire contents of this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, design, logos, images, audio, video, digital downloads, software, and other content (collectively, “Content”) are subject to copyright laws and international copyright treaties. Any unauthorized reproduction, duplication, copying, selling, reselling, or otherwise exploitation of any portion of the Content without the express written permission of the Owner is strictly prohibited.

B. Ownership of Content

All content included on the Site is the property of [Your Company Name] or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. The compilation of all content on this Site is the exclusive property of [Your Company Name] and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Any trademarks, service marks, logos, or trade names displayed on the Site are registered and unregistered trademarks of [Your Company Name] or third parties. Nothing contained on this Site should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark without the written permission of [Your Company Name] or such third party.

C. Electronic Record of Content

The Owner maintains that the content on this Site is stored in electronic format, and despite the ease of duplication and transmission of such files, the law affords them the same protection as any printed or written work. All files are electronically stored, and the Owner’s rights extend to all digital reproductions.

II. GRANT OF LIMITED LICENSE

A. License to Access and Use the Site

Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, [Your Company Name] hereby grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Service for your personal, non-commercial use only. This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Site or its contents, nor may you use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering or extraction tools.

B. Permitted Use

You may view, download, and print pages or other content from the Site for your personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes, provided you maintain all copyright and other proprietary notices contained on the original materials and that the reproductions are solely for personal, non-commercial use.

C. Restrictions on Use

Without limiting the foregoing, you shall not:

Modify, create derivative works of, distribute, or publicly display any portion of the Site or its Content.
Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or materials provided through this Service.
Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights notice contained in or on any portion of the Site.
Utilize any part of the Service for any unlawful purpose or in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the functioning of the Service.

III. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

A. Trademarks and Service Marks

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names, including but not limited to the [Your Company Name] logo, are the property of [Your Company Name] or their respective owners. Nothing contained herein should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use any trademark, service mark, or trade name without the prior written consent of the Owner or the applicable third party.

B. Copyright and Related Rights

All copyrights in this Service and the materials contained therein are owned by [Your Company Name], its affiliates, or third-party licensors. The inclusion of third-party content on the Site does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with those third parties.

C. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

[Your Company Name] respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this Site, please refer to our DMCA Notice and Procedures section below for submitting a notification of claimed infringement.

IV. USER SUBMISSIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

A. Ownership of User Submissions

Any submissions, suggestions, comments, feedback, or other materials (“User Submissions”) that you voluntarily submit to the Service shall be considered non-confidential and non-proprietary. By submitting User Submissions, you grant [Your Company Name] a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, and non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such contributions in any media.

B. Representations and Warranties Regarding User Submissions

You represent and warrant that:

All User Submissions provided by you are accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge.
Your User Submissions do not infringe upon or violate the intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights of any third party.
You have the necessary rights, licenses, or permissions to grant [Your Company Name] the above-mentioned license.
Your submission is not defamatory, obscene, or offensive, and it does not promote unlawful activities.

C. Removal of User Submissions

While [Your Company Name] reserves the right to remove any User Submissions that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be objectionable, inaccurate, or in violation of this Agreement, [Your Company Name] is under no obligation to do so. Additionally, we are not liable for any loss or damage incurred from or in connection with any User Submissions.

V. THIRD-PARTY CONTENT AND LINKS

A. Third-Party Materials

This Site may contain content that is owned by or licensed to third parties, including images, videos, text, and other materials. Such materials are provided solely for your convenience and do not imply any endorsement by [Your Company Name] of any third-party websites, products, or services.

B. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Site may include hyperlinks to third-party websites or resources. You acknowledge and agree that [Your Company Name] is not responsible or liable for:

The availability or accuracy of such external sites or resources;
The content, advertising, products, or other materials available on or through such sites; or
The practices employed by any third party in operating such sites or resources.

The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them. By accessing any linked third-party website, you do so at your own risk, and you agree that [Your Company Name] is not liable for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with your use of any such sites.

VI. DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

A. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SERVICE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR COMPLETELY SECURE. YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK.

B. Limitation of Liability

IN NO EVENT SHALL [YOUR COMPANY NAME] OR ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AFFILIATES, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM (I) YOUR ACCESS TO OR USE OF OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE THE SERVICE; (II) ANY CONDUCT OR CONTENT OF ANY THIRD PARTY ON THE SERVICE; (III) ANY CONTENT OBTAINED FROM THE SERVICE; OR (IV) UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS, USE, OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSIONS OR CONTENT, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF [YOUR COMPANY NAME] HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

C. No Guarantees

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with actions taken or not taken based on the information contained on this Site. We recommend that you independently verify any information before acting on it.

VII. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless [Your Company Name], its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers from and against any claims, actions, demands, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to your use of the Service, your violation of this Agreement, or your infringement of any rights of any third party. This indemnification obligation will survive the termination of this Agreement.

VIII. DMCA NOTICE AND PROCEDURES

A. DMCA Copyright Policy

[Your Company Name] respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of the Service to do the same. In accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”), we have implemented a policy for the removal of claimed infringing material. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement and is accessible on this Site, please submit a written notification that includes the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright interest;
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or a representative list of such works;
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material;
Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact the complaining party, such as an address, telephone number, and email address;
A statement by the complaining party that they have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

B. Counter-Notification Procedures

If you believe that your material that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, please provide a counter-notification to [Your Company Name]. This counter-notification must include:

Your physical or electronic signature;
Identification of the material in question;
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification of the material in question; and
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address, along with a statement consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located, or if your address is outside of the United States, for any judicial district in which [Your Company Name] may be found.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, [Your Company Name] may, at its discretion, reinstate the allegedly infringing material. Please note that any legal proceeding arising from such counter-notification is at your sole responsibility.

IX. TERMINATION

A. Termination Rights

[Your Company Name] reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to suspend or terminate your access to or use of the Service, in whole or in part, for any reason, including without limitation your violation of this Agreement, without prior notice or liability. Upon termination of this Agreement, you must immediately cease all use of the Service and destroy any materials obtained from the Service. The provisions of this Agreement that are intended to survive termination, including but not limited to Sections III, VI, VII, VIII, X, and XI, shall remain in effect.

B. Effects of Termination

Termination of your access shall not relieve you of any obligations incurred prior to termination nor affect any rights or remedies that [Your Company Name] may have at law or in equity. All licenses granted to you under this Agreement shall immediately terminate upon the effective termination of your use of the Service.

X. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION

A. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which [Your Company Name] is domiciled, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any legal actions or proceedings arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be exclusively brought in the appropriate courts located within said jurisdiction.

B. Dispute Resolution

In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the issue amicably through negotiation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through negotiation within a reasonable time, either party may seek resolution through mediation or, if necessary, submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the governing jurisdiction. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final and binding on all parties.

XI. SEVERABILITY AND WAIVER

A. Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or invalidate the remaining provisions. In such cases, the provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal, and enforceable, and the remaining terms and conditions shall remain in full force and effect.

B. Waiver

No failure or delay by [Your Company Name] in exercising any right, power, or remedy under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of any such right, power, or remedy. Any waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by [Your Company Name].

XII. AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT

[Your Company Name] reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this Agreement at any time without prior notice. Any amendments will be posted on this page and will become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after any such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the amended Agreement. It is your responsibility to review this Agreement periodically for any changes. In the event that you do not agree to the modifications, you must cease use of the Service immediately.

XIII. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and [Your Company Name] with respect to your use of the Service, including any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter herein. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications or agreements, whether electronic, oral, or written, between you and [Your Company Name] with respect to the Service.

XIV. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. No Attorney-Client Relationship

Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create an attorney-client relationship between you and [Your Company Name] or any of its affiliates. The information provided on this Site is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. You are strongly encouraged to seek professional legal counsel regarding any specific legal questions or concerns that you may have.

B. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be held responsible for any delay or failure in performing any part of this Agreement where such delay or failure is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, government actions, labor disputes, technological failures, or other unforeseeable events.

C. Assignment

You agree that [Your Company Name] may assign or transfer this Agreement, in whole or in part, at any time without notice to you. You further agree that you may not assign, subcontract, or otherwise transfer any of your rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of [Your Company Name].

D. No Third-Party Beneficiaries

This Agreement is intended solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and is not intended to confer any rights or benefits upon any third party, including any creditors, vendors, or other outside entities.

E. Headings

The headings used in this Agreement are provided for convenience only and shall not be used to interpret or construe any of the provisions herein.

F. Interpretation

In the event of any ambiguity or conflict in the interpretation of this Agreement, the language herein shall prevail over any other conflicting or additional terms that may be found elsewhere on the Site. Any interpretation or construction of this Agreement shall be made without recourse to any presumption or rule that the drafting of the Agreement was caused by the expression of a particular intent.

XV. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By using this Service, you hereby acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Copyright Notice and Terms of Use Agreement, and you further acknowledge that you have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice regarding these terms. Your continued use of the Service is deemed acceptance of this Agreement and any modifications that may occur over time.

XVI. BINDING AGREEMENT

This Agreement is binding upon all users of the Service, including, but not limited to, visitors, users, contributors, and any other person or entity that accesses or uses this Site. No person or entity is permitted to use this Service unless they are in full compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in this document. The provisions of this Agreement are enforceable in a court of competent jurisdiction and may be enforced by legal action if necessary.

Furthermore, by accessing or using the Service, you expressly agree not to pursue any action that might result in a breach of any of the terms stipulated in this Agreement. Any breach of these terms will be subject to all available legal remedies, including injunctive relief, damages, and reimbursement of legal fees and costs incurred.

XVII. LIMITATIONS ON GOVERNMENTAL USE

Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing by [Your Company Name], any use of the materials and content available on this Site by the United States government or any government entity shall be considered a “commercial use” and shall require a separate written license agreement. No rights or licenses other than those expressly granted herein are granted, either expressly or by implication, by estoppel, or otherwise.

XVIII. FINAL REMARKS

This Agreement is intended to offer maximum protection to the intellectual property rights of [Your Company Name] and to provide clear, unambiguous guidelines on the permitted and prohibited use of the Service. We take the protection of our intellectual property and the rights of third parties very seriously. Therefore, if you have any questions regarding the content, scope, or enforcement of this Agreement, you are strongly advised to review it in its entirety and seek independent legal counsel if necessary.

We trust that you will respect and adhere to the provisions of this Agreement. By using the Service, you contribute to maintaining a respectful, lawful, and valuable environment for everyone. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to using this Site responsibly. Remember, the integrity of our Service and our intellectual property rights depend on the adherence of all users to these clearly stated terms.

In conclusion, this Agreement represents a comprehensive and binding contract that governs your use of the content and digital resources provided on this Site. It is designed not only to protect the rights and interests of [Your Company Name] but also to promote a safe and legally compliant digital environment for all users. We highly recommend that you review this document periodically and remain informed about any updates or changes.

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