Intellectual Property Policy

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1. Introduction

At ICE Innovations Inc. ("ICE," "we," "our," or "us"), we take the protection of our intellectual property (IP) seriously. This Intellectual Property Policy outlines the rights we assert over our trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and other proprietary materials. It also establishes guidelines for the lawful use of our intellectual property by third parties, including users, partners, and the public.

This policy applies to all aspects of ICE Ride, ICE Rental, ICE Charter, and all other related services provided by ICE Innovations Inc.

2. Scope

This policy covers all forms of intellectual property owned or licensed by ICE, including but not limited to:

• Trademarks: The ICE name, logos, slogans, and any other branding elements.
• Copyrights: All text, graphics, user interfaces, visual interfaces, photographs, trademarks, logos, sounds, music, artwork, and computer code.
• Patents: Any patents issued or pending that are owned by ICE or licensed to ICE.
• Trade Secrets: Confidential and proprietary business information, including algorithms, formulas, business methods, and processes.
• Other Proprietary Materials: Any other forms of intellectual property that are created, owned, or licensed by ICE.

3. Trademarks

3.1 Ownership: ICE owns several registered and unregistered trademarks, including but not limited to the ICE name, logo, and slogan "Where Tech Meets the Tracks." These trademarks are vital to our brand identity and represent the quality and reputation of our services.

3.2 Guidelines for Use: You may not use ICE’s trademarks without our prior written consent. This includes using our trademarks in domain names, social media handles, advertisements, or any other public or private communications. Unauthorized use of our trademarks may result in legal action.

3.3 Permissible Uses: Certain uses of ICE’s trademarks may be permitted under limited circumstances, such as:

• News Reporting: Use of ICE trademarks in news reports about our company or services, provided that the use is truthful and not misleading.
• Non-Commercial Use: Personal, non-commercial use of ICE trademarks, such as mentioning ICE in a blog post or on social media, provided that the use does not imply endorsement by ICE.
• Third-Party Partnerships: Authorized use by our partners, vendors, and licensees under the terms of a written agreement.

4. Copyrights

4.1 Ownership: ICE owns the copyright to all content created and published by ICE, including but not limited to our websites, mobile applications, marketing materials, and software code. All rights are reserved unless otherwise stated.

4.2 Guidelines for Use: Reproduction, distribution, or display of ICE’s copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. This includes copying text, images, or code from our websites or apps for use on other websites, social media platforms, or in print media.

4.3 Fair Use: Certain uses of ICE’s copyrighted materials may be allowed under the doctrine of fair use, such as for purposes of criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. However, even under fair use, the material must not be used in a way that could harm ICE’s reputation or interfere with our business operations.

4.4 Reporting Copyright Infringement: If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on the ICE platform without your permission in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you may notify our designated copyright agent:

ICE Innovations Inc.
Attn: Copyright Agent
5000 CentreGreen Way, Suite 500, Cary, North Carolina 27513

copyright@iceride.io

Please provide the following information in your notice:

• A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
• A description of the location on the ICE platform where the alleged infringement is occurring.
• Your contact information, including an email address and telephone number.
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

5. Patents

5.1 Ownership: ICE holds or may hold patents that protect various aspects of our technology and business methods. These patents may cover innovations related to our ride-hailing platform, rental services, payment processing systems, and other proprietary technologies.

5.2 Guidelines for Use: You may not use or attempt to reverse-engineer ICE’s patented technologies without our prior written consent. Unauthorized use of our patented technologies may result in legal action.

5.3 Patent Licensing: In certain cases, ICE may license its patented technologies to third parties under mutually agreed-upon terms. Interested parties should contact ICE’s legal department to discuss potential licensing opportunities.

6. Trade Secrets

6.1 Protection of Trade Secrets: ICE’s trade secrets include confidential and proprietary information such as algorithms, business methods, customer data, and marketing strategies. We take all necessary measures to protect our trade secrets from unauthorized disclosure or use.

6.2 Obligations of Users: Users, partners, and employees who have access to ICE’s trade secrets are required to maintain the confidentiality of this information and to use it only for the purpose for which it was provided. Unauthorized disclosure or use of ICE’s trade secrets may result in legal action.

7. Use of Third-Party Intellectual Property

ICE respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. If you believe that any content on the ICE platform infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately using the contact information provided above.

8. Enforcement

ICE will take all necessary legal and technical actions to enforce this policy and protect its intellectual property rights. This may include sending cease-and-desist letters, filing lawsuits, or reporting infringing content to relevant authorities.

9. Policy Updates

ICE reserves the right to update or modify this Intellectual Property Policy at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting an updated policy on our website and mobile applications.

10. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or more information about this policy, please contact:

ICE Innovations Inc.
Attn: Legal Department
5000 CentreGreen Way, Suite 500, Cary, North Carolina 27513

legal@iceride.io