Report Infringement Policy
At Hungamastart, we take the protection of intellectual property rights very seriously. We are committed to ensuring that all products listed on our platform respect copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property rights. This policy outlines the process for reporting infringement and the steps we take to address such reports.
1. What is Intellectual Property (IP) Infringement?
Intellectual property (IP) infringement occurs when a third party uses, sells, or distributes someone else’s protected work without permission. This includes violations related to:
- Copyright: Unauthorized use of original literary, artistic, musical, or other creative works.
- Trademark: Use of a brand’s name, logo, or design that may confuse consumers.
- Patents: Unauthorized use of a patented invention or design.
- Designs: Use of registered designs without permission.
2. How to Report an Infringement
If you believe that any content or products on Hungamastart violate your intellectual property rights, you can report it to us using the following process:
2.1 Information Required for Filing a Complaint
To help us investigate and resolve your complaint, please provide the following details:
- Your Full Name: The legal name of the IP owner or authorized agent.
- Contact Information: Email address and phone number where we can reach you.
- Details of the Infringed Work: A detailed description of the copyrighted, trademarked, patented, or otherwise protected material that you believe has been infringed.
- Infringing Product(s) or Listing(s): Include URLs or links to the products or listings you believe are infringing your IP rights.
- Proof of Ownership: Any documents or certificates proving your ownership of the intellectual property in question (e.g., copyright registration, trademark certificate, patent).
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement declaring that you believe in good faith that the use of the material is unauthorized and violates your intellectual property rights.
- Signature: A physical or electronic signature of the intellectual property owner or authorized agent.
2.2 How to Submit the Complaint
You can submit your infringement complaint by:
- Email: Send all the required information to [[email protected]] with the subject line “Infringement Report”.
- Postal Mail: Mail your infringement report to Hungamastart Legal Team, 9-3-58/AK/9/9 Hyderabad, India Telangana,500008
3. What Happens After You Submit a Complaint?
After receiving your infringement report, we will:
- Acknowledge Your Complaint: You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging that we have received your complaint.
- Review the Complaint: Our legal team will carefully review your complaint, including the information provided, and investigate the products or listings in question.
- Contact the Seller: If necessary, we will contact the seller or party responsible for the alleged infringing product to obtain their side of the story and give them an opportunity to respond.
- Take Action: If we determine that the product or content violates intellectual property rights, we may take the following actions:
- Remove or disable access to the infringing product/listing.
- Suspend or terminate the seller’s account if repeat violations occur.
- Notify you of the actions taken.
4. Consequences of Filing False Claims
Filing a false infringement claim can have serious legal consequences. If you knowingly submit a false or misleading claim of infringement, you may be held liable for damages, including legal costs. To avoid this, ensure that your claim is legitimate, and you have sufficient proof of ownership or authorization to make the report.
5. Counter-Notice from Sellers
If a seller believes that their product or content was wrongfully removed due to a false infringement claim, they can submit a counter-notice. The counter-notice must include:
- Seller’s Information: Full name, contact details, and any business details.
- Details of the Removed Product: Description of the removed content and where it was located on our platform.
- Statement of Good Faith: A statement declaring under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake or misidentification.
- Consent to Jurisdiction: Consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate court and agreement to accept service of process from the complainant.
We will review the counter-notice and, if it is valid, may restore the removed content, unless the original complainant files a lawsuit within a specified period.
6. Protecting Your Intellectual Property on Hungamastart
To help prevent infringement of your IP on our platform, we encourage you to:
- Register Your IP: Ensure that your trademarks, copyrights, and patents are properly registered with the relevant authorities.
- Monitor Listings: Regularly monitor products and listings on Hungamastart to ensure that your IP is not being infringed.
- Work with Us: If you are a frequent victim of infringement, contact our team for ongoing monitoring or other protective measures.
7. Contact Information
For any questions or further assistance related to intellectual property protection or infringement issues, please reach out to us at:
- Email: [[email protected]]
- Phone: +91 81439 27931
- Mail: Hungamastart Legal Team.
At Hungamastart, we strive to create a safe and lawful marketplace for buyers and sellers alike. We are committed to protecting intellectual property rights and will work swiftly to address any complaints related to infringement.