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Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

This Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy ("Policy") describes the intellectual property rights associated with the Kompunik platform and its content, and outlines the procedures for addressing copyright infringement claims.

1. Introduction

Kompunik respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. This Policy explains the ownership of content on the Kompunik platform (the "Service"), the rights you grant us when you create content, the rules governing certificates, and the procedures for reporting intellectual property infringement.

2. Kompunik Intellectual Property Ownership

2.1 Platform Content

All content provided through the Service is owned by or licensed to Joss Gillet (Founder of Kompunik) ("Kompunik"). This includes, but is not limited to:

Course materials: lesson structures, curricula, learning paths, and educational methodologies
Audio content: audio tracks, narrations, guided exercises, and music compositions
Video content: instructional videos, pillar introduction videos, and animated content
Written content: questionnaires, self-assessments, quiz questions and answers, tactic descriptions, and blog posts
Visual content: illustrations, icons, picto images, cover art, and infographics
Data structures: skill frameworks, pillar taxonomies, dimension classifications, and scoring algorithms

2.2 Platform and Technology

The following elements of the Service are proprietary to Kompunik:

The Kompunik platform, including its user interface, design, layout, and functionality
The constellation map visualization and its underlying scoring methodology
The step graph progression system and unlock logic
The badge and gamification system, including badge designs and criteria
Algorithms, software code, APIs, databases, and technical infrastructure
Certificate templates and verification systems

2.3 Compilation Copyright

The selection, arrangement, and compilation of all content on the Service is the exclusive property of Kompunik and is protected by French and international copyright laws.

2.4 All Rights Reserved

All rights not expressly granted to you in these Terms or this Policy are reserved by Kompunik. No right, title, or interest in or to the Service or its content is transferred to you through your use of the Service.

3. User Content License

3.1 Your Ownership

You retain ownership of the content you create and submit through the Service, including community posts, comments, circle contributions, challenge responses, practice room reflections, and profile information ("User Content").

3.2 License Grant to Kompunik

By submitting User Content to the Service, you grant Kompunik a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, transferable license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, display, distribute, and otherwise exploit your User Content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Service. This includes the right to:

Display your posts and comments to other users of the Service
Include your content in aggregated or anonymized analytics
Use your content for platform improvement and moderation purposes
Display your public profile and shared progress cards as you have configured them

3.3 License Scope

This license is limited to use within or in connection with the Service. We will not sell your User Content to third parties or use it for purposes unrelated to the Service without your additional consent.

3.4 License Duration

This license continues for as long as your User Content is available on the Service. If you delete your User Content or your account, we will cease using it, except where:

Copies have been shared by other users prior to deletion (e.g., quotes in comments)
Retention is required for legal compliance
Anonymized or aggregated data derived from your content continues to be used for analytics

3.5 Representations

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights to the content
Your content does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party
Your content complies with our Acceptable Use Policy and Community Guidelines

4. Certificate Authenticity

4.1 Certificate Issuance

Certificates of completion are issued by Kompunik upon successful completion of all required course components. Each certificate includes a unique verification identifier and can be verified through the Kompunik public verification system.

4.2 Certificate Integrity

You agree to the following regarding certificates:

No falsification: You may not alter, forge, or create fraudulent certificates or modify any information on a legitimately issued certificate
No transfer: Certificates are personal to the individual who completed the course and may not be transferred to, shared with, or used by any other person
Accurate representation: You may not misrepresent the nature, level, or scope of a Kompunik certificate (e.g., claiming it is an academic degree or professional certification unless explicitly stated)
Display: You may display and share your legitimately earned certificates on social media, professional profiles, and resumes

4.3 Revocation

Kompunik reserves the right to revoke certificates if:

The certificate was obtained through fraud, cheating, or violation of the Honor Code
The account associated with the certificate was terminated for cause
An error was made in certificate issuance

Revoked certificates will be marked as invalid in the public verification system.

5. Copyright Infringement Procedures

5.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that content on the Service infringes your copyright, you may submit a takedown notice to our designated agent. Your notice must include:

Identification of the copyrighted work: A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works are involved, a representative list
Identification of the infringing material: A description of the material that you claim is infringing and its location on the Service (including URLs or other specific identifying information)
Your contact information: Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
Accuracy statement: A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
Signature: Your physical or electronic signature

5.2 Where to Send Notices

Joss Gillet (Founder of Kompunik) Attn: Copyright Agent Avignon, France Email: compliance@kompunik.org

5.3 Action on Valid Notices

Upon receipt of a valid takedown notice, Kompunik will:

Promptly investigate the claim
Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material if the claim is substantiated
Notify the user who posted the content of the takedown and provide a copy of the notice (with the reporter's personal information redacted)

5.4 Counter-Notice

If you believe your content was removed in error or that you have authorization to use the material, you may submit a counter-notice including:

Identification of the removed material: A description of the material that was removed and its former location on the Service
Good faith statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
Consent to jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of Avignon, France, and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original notice
Your contact information and signature: Your name, address, telephone number, email, and physical or electronic signature

Counter-notices should be sent to compliance@kompunik.org.

5.5 Reinstatement

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, Kompunik will forward it to the original complainant. If the original complainant does not initiate legal proceedings within ten (10) business days, Kompunik may reinstate the removed material.

5.6 Repeat Infringer Policy

Kompunik maintains a repeat infringer policy. Users who are the subject of three (3) or more substantiated copyright infringement notices may have their accounts permanently terminated, regardless of any counter-notices filed.

6. Trademark Usage

6.1 Kompunik Trademarks

The Kompunik name, logo, brand colors, taglines, and other brand identifiers ("Trademarks") are the property of Joss Gillet (Founder of Kompunik). You may not use our Trademarks without prior written permission, except as follows:

You may reference the Kompunik name in a factual, non-misleading manner (e.g., "I completed a course on Kompunik")
You may share screenshots of your own profile, certificates, or progress for personal, non-commercial purposes

6.2 Restrictions

You may not:

Use the Kompunik logo or brand elements in your own products, services, or marketing materials without written authorization
Create goods or materials bearing Kompunik Trademarks
Register domain names, social media accounts, or business names that include Kompunik Trademarks or confusingly similar variations
Use Kompunik Trademarks in a manner that suggests endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation without authorization

6.3 Organization Branding

Organizations with enterprise or academic plans may display their own branding within their designated areas of the Service, subject to Kompunik's approval. Organization branding does not grant the organization any rights to Kompunik's intellectual property.

7. Third-Party Content

7.1 Third-Party Materials

The Service may contain references to, or incorporate elements from, third-party materials (e.g., research citations, framework references). Such materials remain the property of their respective owners and are used under applicable licenses or fair use provisions.

7.2 External Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or resources. Kompunik is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of third-party websites and does not endorse any third-party content.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Policy or need to report an intellectual property concern, please contact us at:

Joss Gillet (Founder of Kompunik) Avignon, France

Copyright and IP inquiries: compliance@kompunik.org
General support: contact@kompunik.org

This Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026.

Beta-Specific Terms

Experimental Nature

This platform is an experimental prototype. Features may change, be removed, or malfunction without notice. No guarantee of availability, uptime, or performance is provided.

Data Handling

Data collected during the beta may be deleted at the end of the beta period. While we take reasonable care to protect your data, no guarantees are made regarding data persistence or backup.

Feedback Usage

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you provide during the beta may be used to improve the product without compensation or attribution.

No Financial Compensation

Participation in the beta is voluntary and unpaid. No financial compensation, credits, or refunds are applicable.

Limitation of Liability

Joss Gillet (Founder of Kompunik) shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this beta platform. Use is entirely at your own risk.

Confidentiality (Optional)

You may encounter features or content that are not yet publicly available. While not legally binding, we kindly ask that you treat unreleased features with discretion.

No Commercial Relationship

This beta does not constitute a commercial service, contract, or subscription. No invoices will be issued, and no service-level agreements apply.

Copyright and Trademark Policy