Intellectual Proberty Guidelines
To ensure compliance with German and European laws and to respect the intellectual property rights of others, all users must adhere to the following guidelines.
1. Copyright
- Original Content: Ensure that all content uploaded or shared on Mawario is your original work or that you have obtained the necessary rights and permissions to use it.
- Licensed Content: If you use content (images, text, videos, etc.) that is not your own, you must have a valid license or explicit permission from the copyright holder. Provide proper attribution where required.
- Fair Use: Understand and respect the principles of fair use, which allow limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Ensure your usage qualifies under fair use.
2. Trademarks
- Authorized Use: Do not use trademarks, logos, or brand names without permission from the trademark owner. Unauthorized use can lead to confusion or imply endorsement by the trademark owner.
- Trademark Infringement: Avoid using names, symbols, or designs that are identical or confusingly similar to existing trademarks in a way that could mislead users about the origin of goods or services.
3. Plagiarism
- Original Work: Always submit your own work. Plagiarism, or presenting someone else’s work as your own, is strictly prohibited.
- Proper Citation: When referencing or quoting other works, provide proper citations and give credit to the original authors.
4. User-Generated Content
- Respect Rights: Ensure that any content you upload, share, or distribute on Mawario does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
- Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that your content complies with all applicable intellectual property laws.
5. Reporting Infringement
- Notice and Takedown: If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed on Mawario, you can submit a notice of infringement. Mawario will respond to valid requests and take appropriate action, which may include removing the infringing content.
- Counter-Notification: If your content has been removed due to a claim of infringement, and you believe this removal was mistaken, you may submit a counter-notification.
Compliance and Enforcement
Violations of these guidelines can lead to content removal, account suspension, or permanent banning from Mawario. Mawario reserves the right to take legal action if necessary.
By following these guidelines, you help us create a respectful, legal, and professional environment on Mawario. Thank you for your cooperation.