Intellectual Property Policy
7. Intellectual Property Policy
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7.1 TripnCity Intellectual Property
Our Protected Content:
- TripnCity name, logo, and trademarks
- Website design and user interface
- Software code and algorithms
- Marketing materials and content
- Photography and graphic design
Usage Rights: Users may not reproduce, distribute, or modify our intellectual property without written permission.
7.2 User-Generated Content
Content License: By posting content on our platform, you grant TripnCity a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, display, and promote your content.
User Responsibilities:
- Ensure you own rights to all uploaded content
- Do not infringe on others' intellectual property
- Provide accurate attribution when required
- Respect photography and privacy rights
7.3 Guide Content
Tour Descriptions and Photos:
- Guides retain ownership of their original content
- TripnCity has license to display content on platform
- Content must be original or properly licensed
- Professional photos encouraged for better visibility
7.4 Copyright Infringement
DMCA Compliance: We respond to valid copyright infringement claims under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
Reporting Infringement:
- Email: copyright@tripncity.com
- Include specific infringed work identification
- Provide contact information
- Include good faith statement
- Digital signature required
7.5 Trademark Policy
Trademark Protection:
- Respect all registered trademarks
- Do not use confusingly similar names
- Avoid trademark infringement in tour names
- Report suspected violations
7.6 Photography Rights
Tour Photography:
- Respect privacy of other participants
- Follow local photography restrictions
- Obtain permission for recognizable individuals
- Respect cultural and religious sensitivities
Professional Photography:
- Guides may use tour photos for promotion
- Participants should be informed and consent
- Commercial use requires explicit permission
- Privacy rights take precedence