Intellectual Property Policy
Overview
This Intellectual Property Policy ("Policy") governs the use of intellectual property on StoryBee's platform ("Platform"). StoryBee Inc. ("StoryBee," "we," "us," or "our") respects intellectual property rights and expects all users of our Platform to do the same.
Definitions
- "StoryBee" refers to StoryBee Inc.
- "Services" means all products, services, and content offered by StoryBee
- "User" means any individual or entity using the Services
- "Content" refers to all material generated through the Services
Copyright and Ownership
StoryBee's Intellectual Property
All content provided by StoryBee, including but not limited to:
- Website design and interface
- Software code and architecture
- Logos, trademarks, and brand assets
- Marketing materials and documentation
- Platform features and functionality
are the exclusive property of StoryBee Inc. and are protected by United States and international intellectual property laws.
User-Generated Content
- Users retain ownership of their original content created using our Platform
- By using our Platform, users grant StoryBee a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, store, and display their content for the purpose of providing and improving our services
Prohibited Activities
Users may not:
- Infringe on any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright, or other intellectual property rights
- Copy, modify, or distribute our Platform's code or technical content
- Use our trademarks or branding without explicit written permission
- Attempt to reverse engineer or decompile any part of our Platform
- Submit content that violates third-party intellectual property rights
DMCA Compliance
StoryBee follows the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) guidelines for addressing copyright infringement claims.
Copyright Infringement Notifications
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our Platform, please submit a DMCA takedown notice including:
- Physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent
- Description of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
- Description of where the infringing material is located on our Platform
- Your contact information
- A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Send DMCA notices to:
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: StoryBee Inc. 6847 N. 9th Ave., STE. A, 324, Pensacola, FL 32504, USA
Counter-Notification Procedure
Users who believe their content was wrongly removed may submit a counter-notification including:
- Physical or electronic signature
- Identification of removed material and its original location
- Statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief in wrongful removal
- Contact information and consent to local federal court jurisdiction
Trademark Policy
StoryBee Trademarks
The StoryBee name, logo, and any other StoryBee trademarks may not be used without explicit written permission. This includes:
- Marketing materials
- Products or services
- Websites or domain names
- Social media accounts
Third-Party Trademarks
Users must not use third-party trademarks in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation without proper authorization.
Enforcement
We reserve the right to:
- Remove content that violates this Policy
- Suspend or terminate accounts of repeat infringers
- Take appropriate legal action for violations
- Cooperate with law enforcement investigations
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy at any time. Major changes will be communicated to users through our Platform or email notifications.
Contact Information:
Governing Law
This Policy is governed by the laws of Florida, USA. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Florida, USA.
Document Version: 1.0
Last Updated: January 23, 2025
Previous Version: N/A
This agreement is subject to change without notice. Users will be notified of material changes through the Platform.