Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: 12-12-2024

This Intellectual Property Policy ("Policy") governs the use of intellectual property (IP) owned by Peak Career Path and the rights and responsibilities of users regarding IP on our website (www.peakcareerpath.org) and associated services.

1. Ownership of Intellectual Property

1.1 Our Intellectual Property:
All content, materials, and services provided on the Peak Career Path platform, including but not limited to:

• Website design, layout, graphics, and text
• Logos, trademarks, and service marks
• Software, algorithms, and functionality
• Articles, guides, and other resources

...are the exclusive property of Peak Career Path or our licensors and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws.

1.2 User-Generated Content:
Content submitted by users, such as resumes, job listings, or comments, remains the property of the user. By submitting content, users grant Peak Career Path a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the content solely for the purpose of providing services.

2. Permitted Use

2.1 Users are granted a limited, non-transferable, and non-exclusive license to access and use the website for personal, non-commercial purposes.

2.2 You may not:

• Copy, distribute, or modify any materials from the website without prior written consent.
• Use any of our trademarks, logos, or branding without explicit permission.
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to extract the source code of any software on our platform.

3. Copyright Infringement

3.1 Reporting Copyright Violations:
If you believe your copyrighted material has been used without authorization on our platform, you may notify us with the following information:

• A description of the copyrighted work.
• The location of the alleged infringement on our website.
• Your contact information (name, email, phone number).
• A statement confirming your belief that the use is unauthorized.

Submit complaints to:

• Email: info@peakcareerpath.org
• Phone: +27 61 588 7948

3.2 Response to Complaints:
We will review copyright claims promptly and may remove or disable access to the infringing material. Repeated violations by a user may result in account termination.

4. Trademarks

All trademarks, service marks, and logos displayed on our platform are the property of Peak Career Path or their respective owners. Unauthorized use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

5. User Obligations

5.1 By using our platform, you agree not to upload or submit any content that:

• Infringes on third-party copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights.
• Contains proprietary information that you do not have the right to disclose.

5.2 Users are responsible for ensuring that all submitted content complies with intellectual property laws.

6. Violations and Consequences

6.1 Investigation and Enforcement:
We reserve the right to investigate any suspected IP violations and take appropriate action, including:

• Removing infringing content.
• Terminating user accounts.
• Pursuing legal remedies where applicable.

6.2 Indemnification:
Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless Peak Career Path from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from their IP violations.

7. Updates to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updated versions will be posted on our website with the effective date.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Policy, or if you need to report IP violations, please contact us:

• Physical Address: 1st Floor, Gateway West, 22 Magwa Crescent, Midrand, 2066
• Email: info@peakcareerpath.org
• Phone: +27 61 588 7948

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