Intellectual Property Policy

Platform: Licens (licens.tech) — G&L I/S Version: 1.0 Effective date: [TO BE INSERTED]

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1. Respect for IP

Sellers must ensure listings and Items do not infringe copyrights, trademarks, neighbouring rights, or other IP. Unauthorised keys and counterfeit licences are forbidden (see Prohibited Products Policy).

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2. Platform IP

Licens branding, site design, software, and databases are protected. Users may not copy the Platform or use Licens marks confusingly without permission.

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3. Notice-and-action (IP complaints)

Rights holders may submit a notice containing:

1. identification of the protected work/mark; 2. URL(s) / listing ID(s) claimed to infringe; 3. statement of ownership / authority to act; 4. statement of good-faith belief that use is not authorised; 5. contact details; 6. signature (electronic acceptable).

Send to: [INSERT IP EMAIL]

G&L will review and may remove or disable access to the listing expeditiously where appropriate. [PROF – align with DSA notice requirements]

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4. Counter-notice

If a listing is removed, Seller may submit a counter-notice with reasons and evidence of authorisation. G&L may restore or keep down after review. G&L is not obligated to adjudicate complex ownership battles beyond Platform risk management.

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5. Repeat infringer policy

Sellers with repeated valid IP removals or clear stolen-key patterns may be permanently banned. Associated accounts may be linked and closed.

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6. Publisher / brand complaints

G&L may proactively restrict SKUs or publishers upon credible industry notices, court orders, or Stripe prohibited-business rules.