Content and Intellectual Property policy

PADICHAT CONTENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

Last updated: September 2026

1. Introduction

This Content and Intellectual Property Policy (“IP Policy”) explains:

Who owns content posted on Padichat
How Padichat may use your content
How we protect your intellectual property rights
How we handle intellectual property infringement claims
Your responsibilities regarding third-party intellectual property

This policy applies to all content submitted to Padichat including posts, comments, images, videos, audio recordings, profile information, business listings, and any other material (“User Content”).

2. Ownership of User Content

2.1 You own your content

You retain full ownership of all original content you create and post on Padichat. Posting content on Padichat does not transfer ownership to us.

2.2 Licence granted to Padichat

By posting User Content on Padichat, you grant Gocarts Technologies Inc. a:

Worldwide — applies everywhere
Non-exclusive — you can still share your content elsewhere
Royalty-free — we pay you nothing for this licence
Perpetual — continues after you delete the content (subject to the limitations below)
Transferable and sub-licensable — we can authorise service providers to use it on our behalf

Licence to:

Display, host, store, reproduce, and distribute your content on the Padichat platform
Use your content in Padichat marketing, promotional, and editorial materials including social media, press features, and advertising (with attribution where reasonably practicable)
Format, resize, compress, or technically adapt your content for display on different devices and platforms
Create derivative works for the purpose of displaying your content effectively on the platform

2.3 Scope and limitations of the licence

We will not sell your content to third parties
We will not use your content to endorse products or services without your explicit written consent
We will not claim ownership of your content
Where we use your content in marketing materials, we will credit you where reasonably practicable and where you have a public profile

2.4 Revoking the licence

You may revoke this licence by:

Deleting the specific content from Padichat, or
Deleting your Padichat account entirely

The licence will survive deletion only where:

Your content has already been incorporated into published marketing materials that are not easily recalled
Other members have interacted with your content (e.g. replies, threads) and removal would disrupt the community record
We are legally required to retain it

3. Padichat Intellectual Property

3.1 Our ownership

The following are owned by or licensed to Padichat and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws:

The “Padichat” name and brand
The Padichat logo and all associated graphics
The platform design, layout, and user interface
Platform software and code
All original written content, editorial content, and materials created by Padichat
All Padichat merchandise designs
All marketing materials, images, and promotional content created by us

3.2 What you may not do

Without our prior written permission, you may not:

Use the Padichat name, logo, or trademarks for any commercial purpose
Create merchandise, products, or services using Padichat branding
Reproduce, copy, or distribute our platform design or content
Create any material that implies endorsement by or official affiliation with Padichat
Use our intellectual property in a way that damages our reputation or brand

3.3 Permitted use

You may:

Share links to Padichat content on social media with appropriate attribution
Reference Padichat by name in editorial content (e.g. journalism, blog posts, reviews)
Use the Padichat name to accurately describe your membership or use of the platform
Use Padichat official social media assets made available for sharing purposes

4. Third-Party Intellectual Property — Your Responsibilities

4.1 Your warranty

By posting User Content on Padichat, you warrant that:

You own the content or have all necessary rights, licences, and permissions to post it
Your content does not infringe any third party’s intellectual property rights including copyright, trademark, patents, trade secrets, or moral rights
Your content does not violate any applicable law
You have the right to grant us the licence described in Section 2

4.2 Prohibited content

You must not post:

Content that infringes another person’s copyright — including music, films, TV shows, books, articles, photos, artwork, or software without authorisation
Content that uses third-party trademarks in a way that could cause confusion or suggest endorsement
Content that misappropriates another person’s trade secrets or confidential information
Software, code, or games that you do not have the right to distribute
Content that violates any third party’s moral rights (e.g. by falsely attributing authorship)

4.3 Fair use and fair dealing

We acknowledge that some use of copyrighted material may be permissible under fair use (US), fair dealing (UK/Commonwealth), or similar doctrines. However, determining whether a specific use qualifies as fair use is complex. If you are unsure, err on the side of caution or seek legal advice before posting.

5. Copyright Infringement — DMCA and Takedown Procedure

5.1 Our commitment

We respect intellectual property rights and take copyright infringement seriously. We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and equivalent copyright laws in other jurisdictions.

5.2 How to submit a takedown notice

If you believe that content on Padichat infringes your copyright, submit a written DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent:

DMCA Agent / Copyright Contact: Email: [email protected] Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice

Your notice must include:

Your full name and contact information (email address, telephone number)
Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
Identification of the allegedly infringing material on Padichat and its URL
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Your physical or electronic signature

Incomplete notices will not be processed.

5.3 Our response to valid notices

Upon receiving a valid DMCA takedown notice, we will:

Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content promptly
Notify the member who posted the content
Allow the member to submit a counter-notice if they believe the takedown was made in error

5.4 Counter-notice procedure

If your content was removed following a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notice to [[email protected]] including:

Your full name and contact information
Identification of the removed content and its URL before removal
A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your consent to the jurisdiction of your local federal district court (for US residents) or an appropriate judicial body (for non-US residents)
Your physical or electronic signature

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, we will restore the content within 10–14 business days unless the original complainant initiates legal action.

5.5 Repeat infringers

In accordance with the DMCA and our Terms of Use, we will terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

5.6 Misuse of the DMCA process

Submitting a false DMCA notice is illegal and may result in civil liability. We reserve the right to report knowingly false DMCA notices to relevant authorities and to take action against those who abuse the takedown process.

6. Trademark Infringement

If you believe content on Padichat infringes your trademark rights, contact us at [email protected] with:

Your full name and contact information
Details of your trademark (registration number if applicable, jurisdiction, goods/services covered)
Identification of the allegedly infringing content on Padichat and its URL
A statement explaining why you believe the content infringes your trademark

We will investigate and respond within 10 business days.

7. User Content Moderation and Removal

7.1 Our right to remove

We reserve the right to remove any User Content that we reasonably believe infringes third-party intellectual property rights, without prior notice to the posting member.

7.2 No obligation to monitor

We are not obligated to actively monitor User Content for intellectual property infringement. We act on valid takedown notices received and may act on obvious infringement we become aware of.

7.3 No liability for infringement by members

We are not liable for intellectual property infringement by members of the platform. Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, we will act promptly to remove infringing content.

8. Content Created by Padichat Using AI Tools

Where Padichat creates content using AI tools (e.g. for marketing materials, design elements):

We will not claim copyright in AI-generated content where applicable law prohibits it
We will not use AI tools to reproduce or replicate your copyrighted content without your consent
We will not use AI tools to create content that infringes third-party intellectual property

9. Governing Law

This IP Policy is governed by the laws of the state of California, United States and is subject to applicable international intellectual property treaties including the Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement, and WIPO Copyright Treaty.

10. Contact

For all intellectual property enquiries:

Copyright / DMCA: [email protected] General contact: [email protected] Website: padichat.com/contact