1. Purpose
Chemical Supplies Marketplace (“the Platform”) respects the intellectual property (IP) rights of all participants and third parties. This section establishes:
Ownership of IP
Permitted use of Platform content and tools
Procedures for reporting and resolving IP infringement claims
Key Principle: The Platform serves as a neutral facilitator. It provides tools for buyer-seller interaction and does not claim ownership of third-party products, data, or materials.
2. Intellectual Property Ownership
All software, platform tools, documentation, dashboards, and proprietary content provided by Chemical Supplies Marketplace are the exclusive property of the Platform or its licensors.
Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Platform solely for lawful procurement-related activities.
All trademarks, logos, and service marks displayed on the Platform remain the property of their respective owners.
Explicit: Buyers and sellers retain ownership of their own product designs, specifications, catalogs, and uploaded documentation. The Platform does not claim rights to user-generated IP.
3. Restrictions on Use
Users may not:
Reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works of Platform software or content outside the permitted license
Use Platform IP for marketing, resale, or non-procurement commercial purposes
Remove or alter copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices
Attempt to bypass security features or access unauthorized areas of the Platform
Violations may result in account suspension, removal, or legal action.
4. Infringement Claims Procedure
Chemical Supplies Marketplace has established a formal, enterprise-grade process for handling alleged IP infringement:
Notification: Submit a written claim to the Platform’s Compliance Office with:
Identification of the allegedly infringed work
Description of the infringement
Contact information of the claimant
Good-faith statement of authority to act on behalf of the IP owner
Review & Investigation: The Platform reviews claims, verifies documentation, and may temporarily restrict access to alleged infringing content pending resolution.
Response & Resolution:
Notify the alleged infringer with details of the claim
Facilitate removal or modification of infringing materials if warranted
Maintain audit logs and records for compliance and legal purposes
Legal Rights Reserved:
The Platform does not adjudicate ownership disputes
Enforcement of IP rights remains the responsibility of the IP owner
The Platform is protected from liability for user-generated content or third-party IP disputes
5. Platform Neutrality
Chemical Supplies Marketplace is a neutral intermediary
The Platform provides tools and documentation to facilitate transparency and compliance but does not assume ownership or responsibility for IP held by users or third parties
Users agree to indemnify and hold the Platform harmless from any claims arising from IP disputes between transacting parties
6. Enterprise-Grade Disclaimers
The Platform does not guarantee non-infringement of user-uploaded materials
All enforcement and legal action for IP infringement are the responsibility of the IP owner
The Platform reserves the right to restrict access, suspend accounts, or remove content in response to verified infringement claims
7. Principle Statement
“Chemical Supplies Marketplace respects the intellectual property rights of all users and third parties. All IP uploaded or displayed by participants remains the property of its owner. The Platform provides tools to facilitate transparency, auditability, and compliance, but all responsibility for protecting, enforcing, or resolving IP rights rests with the participants. The Platform is a neutral intermediary and assumes no liability for IP infringement claims.”