Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy

1BusinessWorld® Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy

Effective: September 25, 2025 • Last Updated: September 25, 2025

1BusinessWorld (“1BusinessWorld,” “we,” “us,” “our”) is a global business ecosystem that provides an online platform where members, businesses, and speakers may publish, share, and distribute content. 1BusinessWorld respects the intellectual property rights of all creators and rights-holders worldwide and requires every user of the Platform to do the same. All content hosted or published by 1BusinessWorld is either owned by us, properly licensed to us, or uploaded by account holders who have expressly warranted and represented that they own or control all rights necessary to post their material.

By using the Platform, each user accepts and agrees that:

  • they are solely responsible for ensuring that any content they upload, submit, or make available is their original work or is fully licensed to them;

  • they have obtained all necessary permissions, consents, and clearances (including for copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and rights of publicity/likeness);

  • they grant 1BusinessWorld the licenses and permissions set out in the Terms of Use and this Policy; and

  • they will indemnify and hold harmless 1BusinessWorld from all claims, demands, liabilities, and damages arising from any breach of these obligations.

1BusinessWorld is a hosting provider, not a publisher of user-generated content. In line with safe-harbor provisions under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), and comparable laws worldwide, 1BusinessWorld does not pre-screen or monitor user content but will act expeditiously upon receiving legally valid notices of alleged infringement. We maintain a repeat-infringer policy, provide accessible notice-and-action procedures, and accommodate standard technical measures used by rights-holders to identify and protect their works.

This Policy is intended to protect the legitimate interests of rights-holders while also safeguarding 1BusinessWorld and its users against unfounded claims, misrepresentations, or abusive takedown demands. Misuse of the notice process may result in legal liability. Nothing in this Policy constitutes a waiver of any legal rights or defenses available to 1BusinessWorld under applicable law.

Table of Contents

  1. Purpose, Scope & Relationship to Other Policies

  2. Definitions

  3. Our Role as a Hosting Provider; Safe‑Harbor Posture (No General Monitoring)

  4. 1BusinessWorld‑Owned/Licensed Content

  5. User Content — Warranties, Permissions & Indemnity

  6. Prohibited IP Conduct (Infringement, Anti‑Circumvention, False CMI)

  7. Global Notice‑and‑Action Overview (Copyright/Trademark/Right of Publicity/Patent)

  8. U.S. DMCA: Designated Agent & Valid Takedown Notices

  9. U.S. DMCA: Counter‑Notification & Restoration

  10. Repeat‑Infringer Policy (Account Actions; Evasion Ban)

  11. Trademarks: Brand/Logo Complaints

  12. Rights of Publicity/Likeness & Privacy‑Based IP Complaints

  13. Patent Allegations (Non‑DMCA)

  14. Standard Technical Measures; Rights‑Identification Tools

  15. Live & Recorded Events: Real‑Time Enforcement

  16. EU Digital Services Act (DSA): Notice‑and‑Action, Statement of Reasons & Appeals

  17. Single Point of Contact (EU/DSA) & Languages

  18. Preservation, Evidence, and Law‑Enforcement Requests

  19. Data Handling & Confidentiality in IP Notices

  20. Misrepresentation & Abuse of Process

  21. Discretion to Remove/Disable; No Waiver

  22. Records, Transparency & Retention

  23. Changes to this Policy

  24. Contact & Service of Notices

1) Purpose, Scope & Relationship to Other Policies

This Policy explains how 1BusinessWorld Inc. (“1BusinessWorld,” “we,” “us,” “our”) handles claims involving copyright, neighboring/related rights, trademarks, trade dress, rights of publicity/likeness, patents, and related intellectual‑property (IP) concerns across our websites, apps, event platforms, and services (the “Platform”).
It applies to all users, including members, speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and any account that uploads or submits user‑generated content (“UGC”).

This Policy operates alongside our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Notice‑and‑Takedown procedures, and Community/Acceptable Use standards. If there is a conflict, the stricter applicable rule or mandatory law controls.

2) Definitions

  • UGC: Content provided by users (e.g., listings, logos, text, slides, images, audio/video, live streams, chats, comments).

  • Notice: A report asserting IP infringement.

  • Counter‑notice: A response disputing a copyright takedown, under 17 U.S.C. §512(g) or analogous rules.

  • Standard Technical Measures (STMs): Industry‑standard, widely available measures used by rights‑holders to identify/protect works that do not impose substantial cost on service providers.

3) Our Role as a Hosting Provider; Safe‑Harbor Posture (No General Monitoring)

1BusinessWorld is primarily a hosting provider of third‑party content. We do not generally pre‑screen content and are not the publisher of UGC. Consistent with safe‑harbor regimes (e.g., U.S. DMCA; EU/UK notice‑and‑action including the DSA), we:

  • provide accessible reporting tools,

  • act expeditiously on valid notices, and

  • enforce a repeat‑infringer policy.

Nothing in this Policy creates a duty to proactively monitor the Platform, and we may remove or disable content at our discretion where permitted by law or our Terms.

4) 1BusinessWorld‑Owned/Licensed Content

Content created by or for 1BusinessWorld (and content from speakers/partners licensed to us) is owned by 1BusinessWorld or used under license. Unauthorized use of our marks, logos, or proprietary content is prohibited.

5) User Content — Warranties, Permissions & Indemnity

By uploading or submitting UGC, you represent and warrant that:

  1. you own the UGC or have all necessary rights, licenses, permissions, and consents to post it and to grant 1BusinessWorld the licenses set out in the Terms of Use;

  2. your UGC does not infringe or misappropriate any copyright, neighboring rights, trademark, trade dress, patent, trade secrets, or rights of publicity/likeness, and does not violate law;

  3. you will comply with all global IP laws and this Policy; and

  4. you will cooperate promptly with any rights assessment or takedown review.

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless 1BusinessWorld and its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your UGC, your breach of these warranties, or your violation of law or third‑party rights.

6) Prohibited IP Conduct (Infringement, Anti‑Circumvention, False CMI)

You may not upload or make available content that:

  • infringes or misappropriates IP or publicity/likeness rights;

  • circumvents or removes technological protection measures (e.g., DRM) or violates anti‑circumvention laws;

  • falsifies or removes copyright management information (CMI);

  • uses marks/logos to mislead about source, sponsorship, or endorsement.

7) Global Notice‑and‑Action Overview (Copyright/Trademark/Right of Publicity/Patent)

We provide a unified IP reporting workflow at /ip/report (copyright) and /ip/trademark (trademark/brand), with guidance for rights of publicity and patent allegations.
Incomplete or legally deficient notices may be rejected or returned for correction. We may request additional information to verify the claim and the claimant’s authority.

8) U.S. DMCA: Designated Agent & Valid Takedown Notices

Designated Agent for Copyright Notices:
Attn: DMCA Agent
1BusinessWorld Inc., 285 Fulton Street, Fl 85, New York, NY 10007, USA
Email: dmca@1businessworld.com

To be valid under 17 U.S.C. §512(c)(3), a DMCA notice must include:

  1. the signature (physical or electronic) of a person authorized to act for the owner;

  2. identification of the copyrighted work claimed infringed (or a representative list);

  3. identification of the material claimed infringing and information sufficient to locate it (URL(s), screenshots, event/session title, timestamp);

  4. the complainant’s contact information (name, address, phone, email);

  5. a good‑faith statement that the use is not authorized by the owner, its agent, or the law; and

  6. a statement that the information is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complainant is the owner or authorized agent.

We will act expeditiously on valid notices, which may include disabling or removing the material and, where appropriate, limiting the alleged infringer’s account privileges while the matter is reviewed.

9) U.S. DMCA: Counter‑Notification & Restoration

If your material was removed under the DMCA and you believe it was a mistake or misidentification, you may submit a counter‑notification that includes (per 17 U.S.C. §512(g)):

  1. your signature (physical/electronic);

  2. identification of the material removed and the location where it appeared before removal;

  3. a statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good‑faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification; and

  4. your name, address, and phone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the U.S. federal district court for your address, or if outside the U.S., the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, and that you will accept service of process from the original complainant.

Upon receipt of a valid counter‑notice, we will forward it to the complainant and may restore the material 10–14 business days after receipt unless the complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action to restrain the allegedly infringing activity.

10) Repeat‑Infringer Policy (Account Actions; Evasion Ban)

We terminate accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances and may apply graduated measures (warnings; temporary upload restrictions; suspension; termination). We track actionable notices and outcomes. Attempting to evade enforcement (e.g., re‑registering after termination) is prohibited and may result in permanent bans across associated accounts.

11) Trademarks: Brand/Logo Complaints

If you believe your trademark is misused in a way that is likely to cause consumer confusion (e.g., source, sponsorship, or endorsement), submit a report at /ip/trademark with:

  • your identity and authority to act for the mark owner;

  • the mark at issue (word/design mark, registration number if applicable);

  • the infringing use (URLs/screenshots); and

  • explanation of confusion or dilution risk.
    We may remove or modify content, require clear disclaimers, or take account‑level action where appropriate.

12) Rights of Publicity/Likeness & Privacy‑Based IP Complaints

Reports alleging unauthorized use of a person’s name, image, voice, or likeness should include the person’s identity, the content location (URLs/timestamps), and an explanation of the lack of consent. We may remove the content, limit distribution, or request additional proof of authorization.

13) Patent Allegations (Non‑DMCA)

Patent claims are not covered by the DMCA. If you assert that content or activity on the Platform infringes a patent, provide:

  • identification of the patent (number, jurisdiction);

  • claim chart or explanation mapping the accused functionality to specific claims;

  • precise location(s) on the Platform; and

  • your authority to act.
    We may disable features or content pending review, but we are not obligated to adjudicate complex patent disputes and may direct parties to resolve them in court.

14) Standard Technical Measures; Rights‑Identification Tools

We will accommodate and not interfere with Standard Technical Measures (STMs) that are developed pursuant to open, fair, and voluntary multi‑industry processes and are available on reasonable terms.
For high‑risk media (e.g., event recordings), we may deploy fingerprinting/matching or content‑ID tools to block, mute, geo‑limit, monitor, or monetize content in accordance with rights preferences or legal obligations.

15) Live & Recorded Events: Real‑Time Enforcement

During live streams or event recordings, we may take immediate action (mute, block, takedown, stream termination) upon credible reports or automated matches suggesting infringement. We provide post‑event review and, where applicable, counter‑notice or appeals processes.

16) EU Digital Services Act (DSA): Notice‑and‑Action, Statement of Reasons & Appeals

For users in the EU, we provide an easy‑to‑use reporting mechanism for illegal content (including IP infringements). When we remove or restrict content or an account, we will provide a statement of reasons consistent with the DSA and offer an internal complaint‑handling route. Users may also pursue out‑of‑court dispute settlement options recognized by the DSA where applicable.

17) Single Point of Contact (EU/DSA) & Languages

For EU Member State authorities and users under the DSA, our single point of contact for content reports and cooperation is dsa@1businessworld.com. We accept communications in English; we may request translations for other languages.

18) Preservation, Evidence, and Law‑Enforcement Requests

Upon receipt of a legally valid request or when we reasonably believe litigation is imminent, we may preserve relevant records. We respond to law‑enforcement and legal process according to applicable law and our Law‑Enforcement Guidelines (if posted), while protecting user privacy consistent with our Privacy Policy.

19) Data Handling & Confidentiality in IP Notices

We use information provided in IP notices for processing the claim, compliance, and recordkeeping. Notice information may be shared with the uploader, the complainant, courts, and competent authorities. Personal data in notices is handled per our Privacy Policy.

20) Misrepresentation & Abuse of Process

Submitting a knowing, material misrepresentation (e.g., claiming infringement where none exists) may expose the sender to liability (e.g., 17 U.S.C. §512(f) in the U.S.) and platform sanctions (account restrictions, reporting bans). We may decline repetitive, bad‑faith, or abusive notices and reserve the right to seek recovery of costs where permitted by law.

21) Discretion to Remove/Disable; No Waiver

We may remove or restrict content or access at our discretion where legally permitted, including to mitigate risk. Our decision not to act immediately is not a waiver of any right or remedy.

22) Records, Transparency & Retention

We maintain logs of notices, actions, counter‑notices, and outcomes for compliance and audit purposes and may publish an annual transparency report with aggregated statistics (e.g., number of notices received, removals, restorations, appeals). Notice records are generally retained for at least 24 months or longer where legally required or under legal hold.

23) Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Material changes take effect 30 days after posting; we will notify registered users by email or in‑product notice where appropriate. Prior versions are archived.

24) Contact & Service of Notices

Upload‑time Attestation (recommended UI language)

“I confirm I own or have all necessary rights and licenses to upload this content, including any music, images, logos, and third‑party materials, and that my upload complies with copyright, trademark, patent, and publicity/likeness laws. I grant 1BusinessWorld the licenses described in the Terms of Use and agree to the Copyright & IP Policy.”

Footer Links (to implement now)

  • Copyright & IP Policy (this page)

  • Notice‑and‑Takedown / Report IP (copyright form)

  • Trademark Policy / Report a Trademark Issue (trademark form)

  • EU Notice & Statement of Reasons / Appeals

  • Terms of Use • Privacy Policy