Intellectual Property Policy

Trademarks and Service Marks

• "Navdhya" and related logos and brand elements
• Taglines, slogans, and marketing phrases
• Product and service names
• Domain names and social media handles
• Trade dress and distinctive visual elements

Copyrighted Materials

• Website content, text, images, and graphics
• Blog posts, articles, and educational materials
• Software code and platform interfaces
• Audio and video recordings
• Marketing and promotional materials

Trade Secrets

• Business methods and processes
• Customer lists and preferences
• Technology and system architectures
• Financial and operational data
• Strategic plans and marketing approaches

Registered Trademarks

Navdhya has registered or is in the process of registering the following trademarks:

• The "Navdhya" name and logo
• Distinctive brand elements and visual identifiers
• Service-specific marks for ritual services
• Product names and categories

Proper Usage Guidelines

To maintain trademark protection, we require proper usage of our marks:

• Use trademarks as adjectives, not nouns or verbs
• Include appropriate trademark symbols (™, ®) when required
• Do not alter, modify, or distort our logos
• Do not use our marks in a misleading or confusing manner

Prohibited Uses

The following uses of our trademarks are strictly prohibited:

• Incorporating our marks into other trademarks
• Using our marks as domain names or social media handles
• Creating derivative works based on our logos
• Using our marks in connection with illegal activities

Original Content

All original content created by or for Navdhya is protected by copyright:

• Written articles, guides, and educational materials
• Photographs, illustrations, and graphic designs
• Audio recordings of mantras, chants, and music
• Video recordings of rituals and ceremonies
• Software code and technical documentation

Ritual-Specific Content

Special protections apply to our ritual-specific materials:

• Traditional practices adapted for modern delivery
• Custom ritual procedures and methodologies
• Pandit training materials and certification content
• Ritual performance guidelines and standards

User-Generated Content

Content created by users remains their property but is subject to our terms:

• Users grant us license to display content on our platform
• Users must have rights to share content they post
• We may remove content that violates our policies
• Attribution is provided for user-generated content

Licensed Content

We respect third-party intellectual property rights:

• Obtain proper licenses for all third-party content
• Provide attribution as required by licenses
• Comply with all license terms and restrictions
• Monitor and renew licenses as necessary

Open Source Materials

Our use of open source software complies with applicable licenses:

• Provide attribution for open source components
• Comply with copyleft and distribution requirements
• Maintain records of open source usage
• Respect license restrictions on derivative works

Reporting Infringement

To report intellectual property infringement, contact our designated agent:

Required Information

Reports must include the following information:

• Description of the infringed work or material
• Location of the infringing content on our platform
• Contact information for the reporting party
• Statement of good faith belief in infringement
• Electronic or physical signature of the rights holder

Response Process

We respond to infringement claims as follows:

• Investigate claims within 5 business days
• Remove or disable access to infringing content
• Notify the content provider of removal
• Process counter-notifications appropriately

Monitoring and Detection

We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our intellectual property:

• Regular web searches for trademark infringement
• Monitoring of domain name registrations
• Tracking of content usage and distribution
• Review of competitor activities and marketing

Enforcement Actions

We take appropriate action to protect our intellectual property:

• Send cease and desist letters
• File oppositions to trademark applications
• Pursue civil litigation when necessary
• Work with domain registrars to resolve disputes