Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Policy of Setindiabiz.com (website) and Setindiabiz Private Limited (Company)

Setindiabiz Private Limited respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same. This Policy outlines how we protect our intellectual property, handle user-generated content, respect third-party rights, and address alleged infringements in accordance with the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Patents Act, 1970, the Designs Act, 2000, and other applicable Indian intellectual property laws.

1. SETINDIABIZ INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • All content on the Setindiabiz platform constitutes our valuable intellectual property or that of our licensors. This includes our website design, layout, and user interface elements, logos, trademarks, and brand identifiers, written content including articles, guides, and service descriptions, proprietary forms, templates, and documentation formats, graphics, images, and multimedia content, databases and data arrangements, business methods and processes, and marketing materials. These materials are protected under various intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, patent, design rights, and trade secret protections.
  • "Setindiabiz" and our logo are registered trademarks or trademark applications pending with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks. You may not use our trademarks without prior written permission, except for factual references to our services. Unauthorised use includes using them in competitive services, in domain names or social media handles without permission, in keyword advertising without authorisation, or in any way that dilutes or damages our brand reputation. All original content created by Setindiabiz is automatically protected by copyright from the moment of creation. Copyright in commissioned works has been assigned to us through written agreements.

2. LIMITED LICENSE TO USERS

  • Subject to compliance with these terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use our platform for lawful personal or internal business purposes only. This license permits you to view and browse our website content, download materials explicitly marked for download, print individual pages for reference, share links to public pages, and use our services per our Terms of Use.
  • This license does not include any right to resell or commercialise our content, create derivative works, use automated systems to scrape data, remove copyright notices, use our content for training artificial intelligence models, or reverse engineer our systems. Commercial use of our content requires a separate license agreement. Contact help@setindiabiz.com to discuss commercial licensing options.

3. USER-GENERATED CONTENT

  • You retain ownership of intellectual property rights in content you create and submit to us, subject to the license grants described below. This includes documents you upload for service delivery, business information you provide, creative works you submit for registration, and feedback or suggestions you share. We do not claim ownership of your pre-existing intellectual property merely because you use our services.
  • By submitting content to our platform, you grant Setindiabiz a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and process your content as necessary to provide our services, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and improve our offerings. This includes the right to store and back up content, format files for compatibility, create derivatives necessary for service delivery, share content with authorised service providers, and retain copies as required by law. For feedback and suggestions about our services, you grant us an unrestricted, perpetual license to use these contributions without compensation.
  • When submitting content, you represent that you own or have the necessary rights to all content, that it does not infringe third-party intellectual property rights, that you have obtained the necessary permissions, that it does not violate confidentiality obligations, and that its use is lawful. You agree to indemnify Setindiabiz from any claims arising from breach of these representations.

4. THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • We respect others' intellectual property rights and expect users to do the same. You may not use our platform to upload infringing content, use others' trademarks without authorisation, share pirated software, violate license agreements, or circumvent protection measures. When providing content for IP applications, ensure you have the necessary rights to seek such protection.
  • Our platform may include or link to third-party content, which remains the property of respective owners. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for third-party content. Third-party terms and licenses applicable to your use of such content govern your use of this content.

5. IP REGISTRATION SERVICES

  • When we provide trademark, copyright, patent, or design registration services, we act as your authorised representative for filing and prosecution purposes. The intellectual property rights remain with you as the applicant. Work products created during service delivery contain our intellectual property in the expression and analysis, while underlying facts remain yours. You receive a license to use such work product for its intended purpose, but may not resell or redistribute it.
  • Our services do not transfer any intellectual property rights unless explicitly agreed in writing. Successful registration vests rights in you, not in Setindiabiz. We do not acquire ownership interest in your intellectual property by providing registration services. Our proprietary methods and know-how used in delivering services remain our exclusive property.

6. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT PROCEDURES

  • If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, provide written notice to our Copyright Grievance Officer at help@setindiabiz.com including: identification of the copyrighted work and registration details if available, specific identification of allegedly infringing material and its location, your contact information, a statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorised, a statement of accuracy and authority to act, and your physical or electronic signature.
  • Suppose your content is removed for alleged infringement, and you believe it was wrongly removed. In that case, you may submit a counter-notification including identification of removed material, statement of good faith belief that removal was mistaken, consent to jurisdiction, contact information, and supporting evidence. False statements in notifications may result in legal liability.

7. TRADEMARK AND OTHER IP CONCERNS

  • To report trademark infringement, provide the trademark owner's name and authorisation, trademark identification, including registration number, description of allegedly infringing use, location of content, and basis for claiming infringement. We evaluate complaints considering mark strength, similarity of goods/services, evidence of confusion, intent, and applicable defences.
  • For patent and design services, we maintain strict confidentiality regarding inventions. Improvements suggested during drafting remain your property. Patent searches and opinions contain our analytical work product for your intended use only. Industrial design applications vest rights in you as the applicant.

8. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES

  • We reserve the right to take action against IP violations, including removing infringing content, terminating the accounts of repeat infringers, reporting violations to the authorities, and pursuing civil remedies. Enforcement actions are taken at our discretion, based on the severity of the infringement, the harm it causes, and its commercial nature.
  • If your IP rights are violated through our platform, you may use our reporting procedures, pursue direct legal action, or seek remedies through the courts. We cooperate with legitimate legal processes, but are not responsible for mediating disputes between users.

9. AI AND MACHINE LEARNING

  • AI-generated content must be clearly disclosed when submitted. You are responsible for ensuring AI-generated content doesn't infringe others' rights. You may not use our content to train AI or machine learning models without written permission. We may utilise AI tools to enhance services with human oversight, particularly in legal and professional contexts.

10. INTERNATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Intellectual property rights are territorial in nature. Indian IP protection services don't automatically confer rights in other countries. International filing strategies require separate consideration and services. We assist with international protection through associated firms, with additional fees and terms applying.

11. POLICY UPDATES

  • This Policy may be updated to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. Material changes will be notified through our website. Your continued use after updates indicates acceptance of revised terms.

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

  • For assistance with your matter, you can reach out to us by emailing help@setindiabiz.com or writing to Setindiabiz Private Limited at A-34, Sector-2, Noida 201301. We commit to acknowledging your request within 24 hours, providing an initial review within three business days, and aiming for resolution within 15 business days, although complex matters may require additional time.

13. GOVERNING LAW

  • This Policy is governed by Indian laws, including the Copyright Act, 1957, the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Patents Act, 1970, the Designs Act, 2000, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi, India.

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