1. INTRODUCTION
This Intellectual Property (IP) Rights Policy ("Policy") is published by IWG Esports Sdn Bhd and is effective as of 18 December 2024 (202001005673 (1361993-D)) ("the Company", "we", "our", or "us"), the registered and beneficial owner of the KOHAI GAMER and KOHAI PARTNER applications, websites, and related platforms ("the Application"). This Policy outlines the rights, obligations, and restrictions related to the use of the Company's intellectual property (IP) and the steps to address any potential IP infringement. By accessing or using the Application, you ("User", "you", or "your") agree to comply with this Policy. Failure to adhere to this Policy may result in termination of access, legal action, or other measures as deemed appropriate by the Company, including but not limited to content removal, account suspension, and reporting to relevant authorities.
2. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
The Company is the exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights related to the Application, including but not limited to, and Users do not acquire any rights, title, or interest in any of the Company’s intellectual property by using the Application:
- Trademarks: The names, logos, symbols, service marks, and trade names associated with the Application and the Company’s brand identity, which may be registered in multiple jurisdictions globally.
- Copyrights: All original works of authorship displayed or accessible through the Application, including but not limited to software code, design, text, graphics, videos, animations, sound, and user interface components. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, or distribution of this content may result in legal action.
- Patents: Any patents related to technology, functionality, and innovative features provided on the Application.
- Other IP Assets: This includes but is not limited to proprietary algorithms, databases, and trade secrets.
3. USER OBLIGATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Users must strictly adhere to the following obligations and restrictions regarding the use of the Company’s intellectual property:
- Prohibited Use of Trademarks and Copyrights: Users shall NOT use, reproduce, display, copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Company’s trademarks, service marks, or copyrighted materials without prior written consent from the Company.
- No Use in Domain Names, Usernames, or Account Names: Users are strictly prohibited from incorporating the Company’s trademarks, trade names, or any derivatives thereof in domain names, usernames, account names, or social media handles.
- Restricted Sharing and Reposting: Users may only share or repost links from the Application on private or closed networks (e.g., family groups, private messaging platforms) for the purpose of promoting the Application. Such sharing is subject to prior approval from the Company.
- No Unauthorized Modifications: Users shall not modify, translate, adapt, or reverse-engineer any of the Application’s content, features, or technology.
- No Recording of Content: Users are not allowed to record, stream, or capture any content from the Application (audio, video, or otherwise) without prior written consent from the Company.
- Prohibition of Infringing Acts: Users shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any act of infringement or encourage third parties to commit any form of IP infringement involving the Company’s intellectual property.
4. REPORTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT
We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect Users to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Application infringes your intellectual property rights or that of a third party, you may report it to us as follows:
- How to Report: Send an email to info@kohai.gg with the subject line: "Intellectual Property Infringement - [Brief Description of Issue]".
- Required Information:
- Your full name, contact information (email, phone number), and, if applicable, the name of the IP owner you represent.
- Description of the IP you believe has been infringed (e.g., trademark, copyright, patent).
- The URL, screenshot, or specific details of the content or materials allegedly infringing the IP.
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is unauthorized and not protected by law.
- A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the IP owner.
Upon receipt of a properly completed infringement report, the Company will review and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the infringing content.
5. ACTIONS AGAINST INFRINGEMENT
If a User is found to be in violation of this Policy, the Company may, at its sole discretion, take the following actions:
- Content Removal: Remove or disable access to infringing content from the Application.
- Account Suspension or Termination: Suspend or terminate the User’s account if repeated infringement occurs or if the User is found to be in willful violation of this Policy.
- Legal Action: Initiate legal proceedings to protect the Company’s intellectual property rights.
- Notice of Infringement: Notify other platforms (such as social media sites or app stores) of the User’s infringement and request the removal of infringing content.
The Company reserves the right to take any additional legal action available under local, national, or international IP laws.
6. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
The Company may amend or update this Policy from time to time. Users are advised to review this Policy periodically. Notice of significant updates will be provided via email or on the Application’s home page. Continued use of the Application after an update constitutes acceptance of the new Policy.
7. USER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By accessing or using the Application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Policy. You also agree to refrain from engaging in any activities that violate the Company’s intellectual property rights. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, please contact our Intellectual Property Rights Team at info@kohai.gg.