Intellectual Property Policy
Effective Date: [29 Oct 2024]
At Amakou, we take the protection of intellectual property (IP) seriously. This policy explains the ownership, permissible use, and restrictions related to the intellectual property found on our website, products, and services.
1. Ownership of Intellectual Property
All content on this website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, product designs, software, audio, video, and trademarks, is owned or licensed by Amakou and protected under international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
- Trademarks: All product and brand names associated with Amakou, including the Amakou logo, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Amakou.
- Copyright: All original content published on the website, including product descriptions, manuals, and marketing materials, is protected by copyright laws and cannot be reproduced without explicit permission.
Unauthorized use of these elements may result in legal action.
2. Permissible Use
You are permitted to:
- Browse, download, and print website content for personal and non-commercial use only.
- Share public-facing materials, such as product manuals and brochures, provided that credit is given to Amakou and no modifications are made.
Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works from our content, requires prior written consent.
3. Prohibited Uses
You are not allowed to:
- Copy, modify, or distribute our copyrighted content or trademarks without permission.
- Use Amakou’s trademarks in a way that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation without express authorization.
- Reverse-engineer or disassemble any software or product designs associated with Amakou.
- Register or use domain names, social media handles, or search engine keywords that include Amakou trademarks.
4. Copyright Infringement and DMCA Compliance
If you believe that any content on the Amakou website infringes your copyright, you may submit a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown request. Please provide the following:
- A description of the copyrighted work that has allegedly been infringed.
- The specific URL or location where the infringing content is found.
- Your contact information (name, email, phone number).
- A statement that you believe the use of the content is unauthorized.
Please send notices to:
Email: ip@amakou.net
Address: [Insert Company Address]
We will investigate the complaint and take appropriate action, including removing infringing content if necessary.
5. User-Generated Content
Any content you submit to our website, such as reviews or comments, becomes non-exclusive, royalty-free, and sublicensable by Amakou. By submitting content, you grant us permission to use, modify, publish, or distribute it across our platforms. However, you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights.
6. Third-Party Intellectual Property
Amakou respects the intellectual property rights of others. If content from third-party providers (e.g., product parts, images) is used, it is appropriately credited and used under license. Similarly, third-party links on our website are governed by the intellectual property policies of those external sites.
7. Enforcement and Legal Action
We reserve the right to take legal action against any unauthorized use or infringement of our intellectual property. This may include civil or criminal penalties under applicable laws. We also reserve the right to seek damages and injunctive relief to protect our rights.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website will indicate your acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this policy, please contact us:
Email: amakouofficial@gmail.com
Address: Room 18, 27/F, Goodview Commercial Centre, 2-16 Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong