Intellectual Property Policy

Introduction

Mindhyv, LLC ("Mindhyv," "we," "us," or "our") respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our platform, Honeycomb, and related services (collectively, the "Platform") to do the same. This Intellectual Property Policy ("IP Policy") explains how we handle copyright, trademarks, and other intellectual property matters on the Platform.

This IP Policy is incorporated into and forms part of our Terms of Service. By using the Platform, you agree to comply with this IP Policy. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at [email protected].

User Content Ownership

We believe creators should retain ownership of what they create. The following principles govern ownership of content you upload, submit, or otherwise make available on the Platform ("User Content").

You Retain Full IP Rights

You retain all intellectual property rights in and to your User Content. Nothing in this IP Policy or our Terms of Service transfers ownership of your User Content to Mindhyv. We do not claim ownership over any content you create, upload, or publish on the Platform.

License Grant to Mindhyv

By submitting User Content to the Platform, you grant Mindhyv a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable license to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, and transmit your User Content solely to the extent necessary to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Platform and its features.
• Facilitate marketplace transactions, including displaying your content to prospective buyers, processing orders, and delivering purchased content to authorized recipients.
• Provide technical services such as caching, indexing, format conversion, and content delivery network distribution.
• Enforce our policies, respond to legal obligations, and protect the rights, property, and safety of Mindhyv, our users, and the public.

This license continues for as long as your content remains on the Platform and terminates when you delete your content, subject to any residual copies retained in backup systems or as required by law. You represent and warrant that you have all rights necessary to grant this license and that your User Content does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.

DMCA Compliance

Mindhyv complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act ("DMCA"), 17 U.S.C. § 512. If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a formal takedown notice to our designated agent. Likewise, if your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification.

Takedown Notice Process

To submit a DMCA takedown notice, your written notice must include all of the following information. Incomplete notices will not be processed.

1. Identification of the copyrighted work — A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, or if multiple works are covered by a single notice, a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of the infringing material — Specific information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the infringing material on the Platform, including the URL or other identifying information.
3. Your contact information — Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address so we can contact you regarding your notice.
4. Good faith statement — A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Accuracy statement under penalty of perjury — A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
6. Physical or electronic signature — A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf.

Send your completed takedown notice to our designated DMCA agent at: [email protected]. You may also send it by mail to: Mindhyv, LLC, 2020 Fieldstone Pkwy Ste 900-77, Franklin, TN 37069, USA, Attn: DMCA Agent.

Counter-Notification Process

If your content was removed as a result of a DMCA takedown notice and you believe the removal was made in error — for example, because you have authorization to use the material or the material is in the public domain — you may submit a written counter-notification. Your counter-notification must include:

1. Identification of the removed material — A description of the material that was removed and the location where it appeared on the Platform before removal (e.g., the URL).
2. Your contact information — Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
3. Consent to jurisdiction — A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the Middle District of Tennessee if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original takedown notice.
4. Good faith statement under penalty of perjury — A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed as a result of a mistake or misidentification of the material.
5. Physical or electronic signature — Your physical or electronic signature.

Send your counter-notification to: [email protected]. Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, we will forward it to the original complainant and restore the removed content within 10–14 business days unless the copyright owner files a court action to prevent restoration.

Designated Agent Contact Information

Our designated DMCA agent for receipt of infringement notices is:

• Email: [email protected]
• Mail: Mindhyv, LLC, 2020 Fieldstone Pkwy Ste 900-77, Franklin, TN 37069, USA, Attn: DMCA Agent

Please note that submitting a false DMCA notice is a violation of federal law and may expose you to liability for damages, including costs and attorney fees. We reserve the right to seek remedies against parties who submit fraudulent or bad-faith notices.

Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with the DMCA, Mindhyv maintains a policy of terminating accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights. We operate a three-strike system to address repeat infringement:

Strike 1 — Warning and Content Removal

Upon the first confirmed instance of copyright infringement, we will:

• Remove or disable access to the infringing content.
• Issue a formal written warning to the account holder via email.
• Log the infringement incident on the account record.

The account holder will have the opportunity to submit a counter-notification if they believe the takedown was made in error.

Strike 2 — Upload Restriction and Payment Suspension

Upon the second confirmed instance of copyright infringement:

• The infringing content will be removed.
• The account will be subject to a 30-day upload restriction, during which new content cannot be published to the Platform.
• Payment processing will be suspended for the duration of the restriction period, meaning payouts and marketplace transactions will be held pending review.
• A second formal warning will be issued documenting the consequences of a third strike.

Strike 3 — Permanent Account Termination

Upon the third confirmed instance of copyright infringement:

• The account will be permanently terminated and access to the Platform revoked.
• All content associated with the account will be removed from the Platform.
• Any pending payouts may be withheld subject to applicable law and Platform policy.
• The account holder will be prohibited from creating new accounts on the Platform. Circumventing this ban by registering under a different identity may result in legal action.

Mindhyv reserves the right to bypass the three-strike process and proceed directly to account termination in cases of egregious infringement, commercial-scale piracy, or repeated bad-faith conduct.

Trademark Protection

The names, logos, slogans, and other brand identifiers associated with the Platform are protected trademarks and service marks of Mindhyv, LLC.

Protected Marks

The following marks, among others, are owned by Mindhyv, LLC and may not be used without prior written consent:

• Honeycomb — the Platform name and associated branding.
• Mindhyv — the company name and associated branding.
• All associated logos, icons, taglines, and visual identifiers.

Prohibited Uses

Without our prior written consent, you may not:

• Use our marks in any way that suggests affiliation with, endorsement by, or sponsorship by Mindhyv.
• Register domain names, social media handles, or business names that incorporate our marks.
• Use our marks on merchandise, promotional materials, or in advertising.
• Alter, modify, or create derivative works of our logos or brand assets.
• Use our marks in a manner that disparages Mindhyv or its products and services.

Permitted Uses

The following uses of our marks are generally permitted without prior written approval, provided they are accurate, not misleading, and do not imply endorsement:

• Factual references — Referring to Mindhyv or Honeycomb in editorial content, news articles, academic papers, or reviews where the reference is accurate and informational.
• Linking to the Platform — Including a hyperlink to the Platform using our name in plain text (not our logo) for informational purposes.
• Comparative references — Referring to our Platform in a comparative context (e.g., "built with Honeycomb") provided the reference is accurate and not misleading.

If you are uncertain whether your intended use is permitted, please contact us at [email protected] before proceeding.

AI-Generated Content

The Platform may offer tools that use artificial intelligence to assist users in generating content, including text, images, code, and other media ("AI-Generated Content"). The following terms apply to content created using Platform AI tools.

Ownership of AI Output

To the extent permitted by applicable law, you own the output generated by Platform AI tools when you use them. Mindhyv does not claim ownership over AI-Generated Content you produce using the Platform's built-in AI features.

Your Responsibility to Verify Non-Infringement

AI-Generated Content may unintentionally reproduce or resemble existing copyrighted works. You bear sole responsibility for reviewing all AI-Generated Content before publishing or distributing it, and for ensuring that such content does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party. This includes, without limitation:

• Conducting independent searches for prior existing works.
• Consulting legal counsel if you are uncertain about potential IP conflicts.
• Removing or modifying AI-Generated Content that may infringe third-party rights before publishing.

Disclaimer of Liability

Mindhyv expressly disclaims all liability for any intellectual property claims, damages, losses, or legal proceedings arising from or related to AI-Generated Content produced using the Platform. We make no representations or warranties that AI-Generated Content is non-infringing, original, or suitable for any particular purpose. By using Platform AI tools, you assume all risks associated with the IP status of the resulting output.

Open Source

The Platform may incorporate open source software components, libraries, and frameworks. These components are licensed under their respective open source licenses, which may include:

• MIT License
• Apache License 2.0
• GNU General Public License (GPL)
• BSD License (2-Clause and 3-Clause variants)
• Other OSI-approved open source licenses

Our use of open source components does not grant you any additional rights in the Platform's proprietary code or infrastructure. Nothing in this IP Policy restricts your rights under the applicable open source license for any open source component.

A list of the open source components used by the Platform and their applicable licenses is available upon written request. To request this information, contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, our business practices, or the features of the Platform. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by displaying a notice on the Platform or sending an email to the address associated with your account.

We encourage you to review this IP Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. If you do not agree with the updated terms, you must discontinue your use of the Platform.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Intellectual Property Policy, including copyright or trademark matters, please contact us:

• Legal and IP inquiries: [email protected]
• DMCA notices and counter-notifications: [email protected]
• Mailing address: Mindhyv, LLC, 2020 Fieldstone Pkwy Ste 900-77, Franklin, TN 37069, USA

We will respond to all inquiries within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.