Copyright and IP Policy
Effective Date: 19th Nov 2024
Last Updated: 19th Nov 2024
Welcome to Qards.AI, a digital platform designed to help users create, share, and explore content through AI-powered, visually engaging card decks. This Copyright and Intellectual Property (IP) Policy outlines the guidelines for protecting both Qards.AI's intellectual property and the intellectual property of others on the platform. By using Qards.AI, you agree to adhere to this policy and respect all applicable intellectual property laws.
Qards.AI is owned and operated by Codefree Systems and Technologies Private Limited, headquartered in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Contact Information
Qards.AI Support: info@qards.ai
Codefree Systems and Technologies Private Limited: hello@codefree.io | https://codefree.io | +91-9410811118
1. Ownership of Intellectual Property
1.1 Qards.AI Content and IP Rights
All content provided by Qards.AI, including but not limited to text, graphics, designs, software, logos, icons, images, and any other materials (hereafter referred to as “Platform Content”), is owned by or licensed to
Codefree Systems and Technologies Private Limited and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Copyright: All Platform Content is copyrighted, and unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.
Trademarks: All logos, product names, and slogans are trademarks of Codefree or its licensors. Unauthorized use of these trademarks is strictly prohibited.
Software: The underlying software used to operate Qards.AI is proprietary and cannot be copied, modified, or reverse-engineered.
1.2 User-Generated Content
Users retain ownership of the content they create and post on Qards.AI, but by sharing it on the platform, they grant Codefree a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, distribute, modify, publicly display, and perform their content within the scope of the Qards.AI platform. This license is necessary to operate and provide the platform's functionalities.
2. Guidelines for User-Generated Content
Users are encouraged to create original content for Qards.AI, respecting the intellectual property rights of others. By uploading or posting content on Qards.AI, you represent and warrant that:
The content is your original creation, or you have obtained the necessary permissions and licenses to share it.
The content does not infringe upon or violate any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other proprietary rights.
You understand that any infringing content may be removed, and your account may be suspended if you repeatedly violate this policy.
Users are prohibited from uploading, posting, or sharing the following:
Copyrighted materials from books, articles, websites, or any other sources without permission.
Trademarks, logos, or brand names without authorization.
Images, videos, or other media that they do not have the right to distribute.
3. Reporting Copyright and IP Infringement
If you believe that content on Qards.AI infringes upon your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you may submit a claim by contacting us at info@qards.ai with the subject line "IP Infringement Notice". Please include the following information:
Your Contact Information: Full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
Description of the Infringing Content: Identify the specific content on Qards.AI that you believe infringes your IP rights.
Proof of Ownership: A description of your copyrighted work or IP that you claim is being infringed, along with proof of ownership (e.g., copyright registration, publication details).
Location of the Infringing Content: The URL or detailed description of where the infringing content is located on Qards.AI.
Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the content is not authorized by the IP owner, their agent, or law.
Signature: Your physical or electronic signature, or that of a person authorized to act on your behalf.
Upon receiving a complete IP infringement notice, Codefree will review the claim and may take one or more of the following actions:
Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content.
Notify the user who uploaded the content of the IP claim and offer an opportunity to respond.
Terminate or suspend repeat infringers’ accounts in accordance with this policy.
4. Counter-Notification Policy
If you believe that your content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter-notification. Please include the following information:
Your Contact Information: Full name, address, telephone number, and email address.
Identification of the Removed Content: Describe the content that was removed and provide the URL where it was previously located.
Statement of Good Faith: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief that the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification.
Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the court in the location where you reside (or in Uttar Pradesh, India, if outside India) and agree to accept service of process from the person who filed the original IP infringement notice.
Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.
Upon receiving a complete counter-notification, Codefree may reinstate the content if we do not receive notice of a court action from the original complainant within 10 business days.
5. Repeat Infringer Policy
Qards.AI respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. We maintain a policy that may result in account termination for users who are deemed to be repeat infringers. A user is considered a repeat infringer if:
They have been found to infringe on others’ IP rights multiple times.
They have received multiple warnings or takedown notices regarding infringing content.
We reserve the right to terminate or suspend accounts of users who repeatedly violate this IP Policy.
6. DMCA Compliance (For U.S. Users)
For users and rights holders in the United States, Qards.AI complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). All DMCA takedown requests must be submitted as described in Section 3 (Reporting Copyright and IP Infringement). Codefree, as the operator of Qards.AI, will review and respond to DMCA claims in accordance with U.S. copyright law.
7. Limitation of Liability
Qards.AI is not liable for user-generated content posted on the platform. While we strive to ensure compliance with IP laws, we are not responsible for verifying the ownership or rights of content submitted by users. All users are responsible for ensuring their content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
8. Modifications to This Policy
Codefree reserves the right to modify this Copyright and IP Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on the Qards.AI platform, and the date of the latest revision will be updated. Continued use of Qards.AI following any changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Copyright and IP Policy, please contact us:
Qards.AI Support: info@qards.ai
Codefree Systems and Technologies Private Limited: hello@codefree.io | https://codefree.io | +91-9410811118
Thank you for respecting the intellectual property rights of Qards.AI, its users, and the wider community. By upholding these standards, we create a space where knowledge and creativity can thrive.