This Intellectual Property Policy ("Policy") explains how intellectual property rights are recognised, protected, and managed on the Iconverse platform ("Platform"), owned and operated by Sovra Technology Pvt. Ltd. ("Iconverse", "Company", "we", "our", or "us").
This Policy should be read together with the Iconverse Terms of Service, Creator Policy, Community Guidelines, Content Moderation Policy, Privacy Policy, and all other applicable Platform policies.
1. Purpose
Iconverse respects intellectual property rights and expects every user to do the same.
This Policy establishes the rules governing the ownership, use, licensing, protection, and reporting of intellectual property on the Platform.
2. What is Intellectual Property?
For the purpose of this Policy, intellectual property includes, but is not limited to:
- Copyrights.
- Trademarks.
- Logos.
- Brand names.
- Photographs.
- Videos.
- Audio recordings.
- Artwork.
- Graphics.
- Designs.
- Literary works.
- Software.
- Source code.
- Databases.
- Creative content.
- Other legally protected intellectual property rights.
3. Ownership of Creator Content
Creators and users retain ownership of the original content they create and upload to the Platform.
Users are solely responsible for ensuring that they own or have obtained all necessary rights, permissions, licences, and consents before publishing any content.
4. Licence Granted to Iconverse
By uploading, publishing, or submitting content to the Platform, users grant Iconverse a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable, sublicensable licence to:
- Host content.
- Store content.
- Reproduce content.
- Display content.
- Distribute content.
- Communicate content.
- Promote content.
- Adapt content only where technically necessary (such as resizing, formatting, or optimisation).
- Use the content for operating, improving, marketing, and promoting the Platform and its services.
This licence continues only for as long as reasonably necessary to operate the Platform or as otherwise required by law, applicable agreements, or legitimate business purposes.
Ownership of the content always remains with the creator or rightful owner.
5. Iconverse Intellectual Property
All rights relating to the Platform itself remain the exclusive property of Sovra Technology Pvt. Ltd., including:
- Iconverse name.
- Logos.
- Trademarks.
- Platform design.
- User interface.
- Source code.
- Software.
- Databases.
- Graphics.
- Icons.
- Documentation.
- Business methods.
- Platform content created by the Company.
No user acquires ownership of any Iconverse intellectual property by using the Platform.
6. Prohibited Activities
Users must not:
- Upload copyrighted material without permission.
- Copy another creator's content without authorisation.
- Reproduce or distribute Platform software.
- Misuse Iconverse trademarks or branding.
- Falsely claim ownership of another person's work.
- Remove copyright notices or proprietary markings.
- Create counterfeit or misleading versions of Platform assets.
7. Copyright Complaints
If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been infringed on the Platform, you may submit a complaint through the official grievance or copyright reporting process.
Your complaint should include, where applicable:
- Identification of the copyrighted work.
- Identification of the allegedly infringing content.
- Sufficient information to locate the material.
- Your contact details.
- A statement confirming that you believe the complaint is made in good faith.
- Any supporting evidence reasonably available.
Knowingly submitting false or misleading complaints may result in action under applicable Platform policies.
8. Investigation and Action
Upon receiving a valid complaint, Iconverse may:
- Review the reported content.
- Request additional information from the parties involved.
- Temporarily restrict access to the content.
- Remove infringing material.
- Suspend repeat infringers.
- Permanently terminate accounts involved in repeated or serious violations.
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements where applicable.
The Company reserves the right to make reasonable moderation decisions based on the available information.
9. Repeat Infringers
Users who repeatedly violate intellectual property rights may permanently lose access to some or all Platform services.
Repeated infringement may also affect eligibility for creator verification, creator earnings, auditions, campaigns, or other Platform opportunities.
10. Third-Party Intellectual Property
The Platform may display or link to content owned by third parties.
All third-party trademarks, logos, brand names, and other intellectual property remain the property of their respective owners.
Nothing in this Policy grants users any rights in relation to third-party intellectual property.
11. Legal Compliance
Iconverse may remove or restrict content where required to comply with:
- Applicable laws.
- Court orders.
- Government directions.
- Law enforcement requests.
- Regulatory requirements.
12. Policy Updates
Iconverse may revise this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time.
Updated versions become effective upon publication on the Platform unless otherwise specified.
Continued use of the Platform after publication constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
13. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Policy or to report an intellectual property concern, users may contact Iconverse through the official contact details published on the Platform.
By using the Iconverse Platform or uploading content to it, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Intellectual Property Policy.