Intellectual Property

Connections respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. The content, features, and functionality of the Connections website and app - including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, audio clips, video, software, and code - are the exclusive property of Connections or its licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Copyright

All content and materials available on Connections, unless otherwise indicated, are the property of Connections and are protected by applicable copyright laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or otherwise exploit any content from Connections without our prior written consent, except as permitted by law or as expressly allowed by Connections.

Trademarks

The Connections name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks of Connections or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use such marks without the prior written permission of Connections. Other names, logos, and brands appearing on Connections may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

User Content and Rights

By posting, uploading, or otherwise making available any content on Connections, you represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to use and share such content. You grant Connections a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, reproduce, display, adapt, modify, publish, and distribute your content in connection with the operation and promotion of the Service, subject to our Privacy Policy.

You may not post, upload, or share any content that infringes or violates the intellectual property rights of others. Connections reserves the right to remove any content that is alleged to infringe the rights of third parties and to terminate the accounts of repeat infringers.

Reporting Intellectual Property Infringement

If you believe that any content on Connections infringes your copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights, please notify us at connections@dating-universe.com with the following information:

A description of the intellectual property you claim has been infringed.
A description of where the material you claim is infringing is located on Connections (such as a profile link or screenshot).
Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email address).
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the intellectual property owner, its agent, or the law.
A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the intellectual property.
Your electronic or physical signature.

Upon receipt of a valid notice, Connections will investigate and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing material and/or terminating the accounts of repeat infringers.

Third-Party Content

Connections may display content provided by third parties or links to third-party websites. We do not claim ownership of such content and are not responsible for its accuracy, legality, or appropriateness. Any use of third-party content is subject to the terms and policies of the respective third party.

For any questions or further information regarding our intellectual property policy, please contact us at connections@dating-universe.com.