Intellectual property is a key component of our business at Sowyso. As an online retailer, we respect and value the intellectual property rights of others and expect our customers to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for handling intellectual property claims.
Definition Of Intellectual Property
Intellectual property is defined as any creation of the mind, including but not limited to inventions, literary and artistic works, symbols, names, images, and designs used in commerce. This includes trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets.
Ownership Of Intellectual Property
All intellectual property used on our website, including but not limited to trademarks, logos, and designs, are the exclusive property of Sowyso or its affiliates. No permission is granted to use or reproduce any of these materials without our express written consent.
Ownership Of Customer-Created Content
If you upload any content to our website, including product reviews, comments, or images, you represent and warrant that you have the right to use and publish such content. You retain ownership of any such content, but by submitting it to our website, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any media.
Reporting intellectual property violations
If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon by Sowyso or any of our customers, please notify us immediately. You may submit a written complaint to our designated agent at the following address:
- Designated Agent
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- Phone number
- Email address
Your complaint must include the following information
- A description of the intellectual property that has been infringed upon, including any relevant registration numbers.
- A description of the infringing content, including its location on our website.
- Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the infringing material is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the owner of the intellectual property or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner.
We take all reports of intellectual property infringement seriously and will respond promptly to all complaints.
Removal Of Infringing Content
If we determine that any content on our website infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others, we will promptly remove such content from our website. We may also terminate the account of any customer who repeatedly violates our intellectual property policy.
Counter-Notification
If you believe that any content removed from our website was not infringing, you may file a counter-notification with us. Your counter-notification must include the following information
- A description of the removed content, including its location on our website.
- Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification.
- A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in the district where you reside (if you are located in the United States) or the jurisdiction where our website is located (if you are located outside of the United States).
- A statement that you will accept service of process from the party who submitted the original complaint.
- Your signature.
Repeat Infringers
We will terminate the account of any customer who repeatedly violates our intellectual property policy. We reserve the right to determine what constitutes a “repeat infringer” and may take into account various factors, including the number of complaints received and the nature of the infringing content.
Dispute Resolution
Any disputes related to intellectual property rights and our policies will be resolved in accordance with the laws of the state of [State]. You agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in [City], [State] for any legal proceedings arising from or related to your use of our website.
Disclaimer Of Warranties
We make no warranty or representation that your use of our website will not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. We will not be liable for any damages arising from your use of our website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Sowyso and its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, costs, and expenses arising from your use of our website and any infringement of intellectual property rights.
Changes To Policy
We reserve the right to modify or amend this intellectual property policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on our website. You are responsible for reviewing this policy periodically to ensure that you are aware of any changes.
By using our website, you agree to be bound by this intellectual property policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this policy, please do not use our website.