Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy

1) Ownership and roles on the Service

• Contributors retain full ownership of the intellectual property in the Maturity Models they submit (see our Terms).
• Customers may use Maturity Models in the Service for internal business purposes only, unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Contributor and Siriustech.
• Siriustech does not claim ownership of Contributor content; we provide hosting and access controls and may moderate content at our discretion.

We do not provide legal advice about third‑party rights. Each Contributor is solely responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe others' rights and will indemnify Siriustech for IP claims related to their content, as set out in our Terms.

2) No general monitoring; right to act

We are not obligated to monitor content proactively. We may, however, remove or restrict access to content, suspend accounts, disable features, or take other action at our discretion in response to notices, repeat infringement, or risk of harm.

3) How to submit an IP notice (copyright, trademark, or other rights)

Send your notice to office@gradum.io with the subject line: IP Notice — [Copyright/Trademark/Other]. To help us act promptly and lawfully, include the following information:

4) Our takedown process

1. Review: We review notices for completeness and plausibility. We may ask for clarification.
2. Temporary action: We may remove or restrict access to the identified material while we assess the claim.
3. Notify the Contributor: We generally forward the notice (with your contact details) to the Contributor or account owner.
4. Statement of reasons: If we remove or restrict content, we will issue a short statement of reasons to the Contributor (DSA‑style).
5. Counter‑notice/appeal: The Contributor may submit a counter‑notice (see Section 5).
6. Outcome: If the claim appears valid and no adequate counter‑notice is received, we may permanently remove the content and apply account measures. Where a proper counter‑notice is received, we may restore the content unless the notifier provides evidence of court action within the applicable timeframe.

We may take additional measures where lawful and appropriate, including geo‑blocking, rate limiting, or account suspension.

5) Counter‑notice (DMCA principles) and internal appeal

If you are a Contributor and believe your material was removed or disabled by mistake or misidentification, email office@gradum.io with the subject Counter‑Notice and include:

1. Your full name, company, role, address, phone, and email.
2. Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location 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.
4. Your consent to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in Bucharest, Romania, and your agreement to accept service of process from the notifier (or the notifier's agent).
5. Your physical or electronic signature.

Timeline. Unless required to act sooner by law, we may restore access 10–14 business days after we receive a valid counter‑notice, unless we receive notice that the rightsholder has filed a court action seeking to restrain your use of the material.

Internal appeal (DSA‑style). If you disagree with our moderation decision, you may submit an internal complaint within 6 months of the decision by emailing office@gradum.io with subject Moderation Appeal. Provide the decision reference, your reasons, and supporting materials. We will review and respond in a reasonable time.

6) Repeat infringement; account measures

We may terminate or suspend accounts of repeat infringers or those who repeatedly submit unlawful content or abusive notices. We may also reduce account privileges or block uploads. Thresholds and actions are determined at our discretion based on the totality of circumstances.

7) Preservation, subpoenas, and disclosures

We may preserve information and disclose account details, logs, and content to competent authorities or third parties when legally required (e.g., in response to valid subpoenas, court orders, or regulatory requests) or to protect rights, safety, and the integrity of the Service.

8) Miscellaneous

• No financial liability. Nothing in this Policy creates any obligation for Siriustech to pay damages, penalties, or other monetary relief. Remedies are limited to those in our Terms.
• Language and venue. This Policy is drafted in English and governed by Romanian law; disputes are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bucharest, Romania, as set out in the Terms.
• Updates. We may update this Policy from time to time; the Effective date above shows when it last changed.

9) Third‑party references & resources (informational)

• EU Digital Services Act (notice and action): https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/digital-services-act
• U.S. DMCA (DMCA agent directory): https://www.copyright.gov/dmca-directory/
• EUIPO (trademark search): https://euipo.europa.eu/
• WIPO global brand database: https://www3.wipo.int/branddb/en/

IP Notice Template (copy & paste)