Intellectual Property Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
At Indian Motley, we are committed to respecting the intellectual property rights of all creators, sellers, and third parties. This Intellectual Property Policy outlines the rules and processes for the protection of intellectual property on our Platform.
1. Ownership of Intellectual Property
Platform Content
- All materials on the Indian Motley Platform, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, designs, and digital downloads, are the exclusive property of Indian Motley or its licensors and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
- Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or publicly display Platform content without explicit written permission from Indian Motley or the respective rights holder.
2. Seller Content
- Sellers retain ownership of the intellectual property rights for the content they upload, such as product descriptions, images, and branding materials.
- By uploading content to the Platform, Sellers grant Indian Motley a royalty-free, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this content for operational, promotional, and marketing purposes.
2. Trademarks
- Indian Motley’s trademarks, trade dress, and logos, as well as those of its partners or affiliates, may not be used without prior written authorization.
- Sellers and third parties must ensure their trademarks are not used in a way that creates confusion or falsely implies an association with Indian Motley.
3. Copyright
- All original content, including designs, images, and text uploaded by Sellers, must comply with copyright laws.
- Sellers must ensure they have the necessary rights to sell or display any copyrighted material on the Platform.
4. Reporting Intellectual Property Infringement
Indian Motley respects the rights of intellectual property owners and expects Sellers and Users to do the same.
Filing a Complaint
If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated, please submit a written complaint to our Intellectual Property Team at:
- Email: [Insert Email Address]
- Postal Address: [Insert Address Placeholder]
Your complaint must include the following details:
- A description of the intellectual property being infringed.
- Specific details of the infringement, including URLs or product listings.
- Proof of ownership of the intellectual property, such as copyright or trademark registration certificates.
- Your contact details, including name, address, phone number, and email address.
- A statement affirming that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the owner or the law.
- A declaration under penalty of perjury that the information provided is accurate and that you are the intellectual property owner or authorized to act on their behalf.
5. Actions Upon Receipt of Complaint
Upon receiving a valid intellectual property infringement complaint, Indian Motley will:
- Notify the Seller or User responsible for the allegedly infringing content.
- Temporarily or permanently remove the infringing content from the Platform, as necessary.
- Terminate accounts of repeat offenders, at Indian Motley’s discretion.
6. Misuse of Reporting Mechanism
Filing false or misleading intellectual property claims is prohibited. Indian Motley reserves the right to take appropriate action, including suspending accounts or seeking legal recourse, against anyone who misuses this reporting process.
7. Limitations of Liability
- Indian Motley acts as an intermediary and does not independently verify intellectual property rights associated with content uploaded by Sellers or Users.
- Indian Motley is not liable for any intellectual property infringement arising from Seller or User content.
8. Updates to This Policy
Indian Motley reserves the right to update or amend this Intellectual Property Policy periodically. Users and Sellers will be notified of significant changes via email or Platform announcements.
For further queries related to intellectual property rights, please contact our Intellectual Property Team at:
- Email: [Insert Email Address]
- Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
