Intellectual Property Policy
Last updated: December 22, 2024
This Intellectual Property Policy outlines the ownership, permitted use, and protection of intellectual property associated with Cirilena and the services available at Cirilena.com. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the terms described in this policy.
1. Ownership of Intellectual Property
All content, materials, and assets made available through cirilena.com are the exclusive property of Cirilena or its licensors. This includes, but is not limited to, the following categories of intellectual property:
1.1 Proprietary Content
The following elements are owned by Cirilena and protected under applicable intellectual property law:
| Asset Type | Examples | Protection Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Visual content | Photographs, graphics, illustrations | Copyright |
| Written content | Descriptions, guides, copy, articles | Copyright |
| Brand elements | Company name, logo, visual identity | Trademark |
| Software and code | Website functionality, tools, interfaces | Copyright, Trade Secret |
| Service design | Workflows, methodologies, processes | Trade Secret |
1.2 Third-Party Intellectual Property
Certain materials displayed or used in connection with our services may be owned by third parties and are used under license, permission, or applicable fair use provisions. Such materials remain the property of their respective owners. Cirilena makes no claim of ownership over third-party intellectual property.
2. Permitted Use
Cirilena grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable licence to access and use the content available through our services solely for personal, non-commercial purposes directly related to your engagement with our portrait photography services.
2.1 Acceptable Use
You may:
— View and access content through the website for informational purposes.
— Share links to publicly available pages on Cirilena.com.
— Download or print materials that are explicitly made available for download, subject to any conditions stated at the point of access.
2.2 Prohibited Use
Without prior written authorisation from Cirilena, you may not:
— Reproduce, copy, distribute, or republish any content from this website in any medium.
— Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works based on our content.
— Use our brand name, logo, or any other trademark in a manner that implies endorsement, affiliation, or partnership.
— Use automated tools, scrapers, or bots to collect or extract content from this website.
— Use our content for commercial purposes without explicit written consent.
— Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution information.
3. Photography and Image Rights
3.1 Photographs Created by Cirilena
Portrait photographs created by Cirilena as part of a commissioned service are subject to the terms agreed upon in the applicable service agreement or client contract. Unless otherwise specified in writing, Cirilena retains the copyright to all photographs produced. Clients receive a licence to use the delivered images according to the scope defined in their agreement.
3.2 Use of Client-Provided Materials
Where you provide photographs, images, or other materials to Cirilena in connection with a service, you represent and warrant that you hold all necessary rights to those materials and that their use by Cirilena for the purpose of delivering the requested service does not infringe any third-party rights.
3.3 Portfolio and Promotional Use
Unless you have expressly requested otherwise in writing prior to the delivery of services, Cirilena reserves the right to use photographs produced as part of your engagement for portfolio display, promotional materials, and marketing purposes. Such use will be handled with respect for your privacy in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
4. Trademarks
The name Cirilena, the associated logo, and all related brand identifiers are trademarks of Cirilena. These marks may not be used in connection with any product, service, or communication that could cause confusion, imply sponsorship, or misrepresent any association with Cirilena without prior written authorisation.
All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names referenced on this website are the property of their respective owners.
5. User-Submitted Content
If you submit, upload, or otherwise provide content to Cirilena through any channel — including contact forms, review submissions, or social media interactions — you grant Cirilena a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, reproduce, and display that content in connection with our services and communications.
You retain ownership of any content you submit. By submitting content, you confirm that you have the right to grant this licence and that your submission does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights.
6. Reporting Intellectual Property Concerns
6.1 Infringement Claims
If you believe that any content on cirilena.com infringes upon your intellectual property rights, please contact us promptly with the following information:
— A description of the intellectual property right you claim has been infringed.
— A description of the material you believe is infringing and its location on our website.
— Your contact information, including name, address, phone number, and email address.
— A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorised by the rights holder, its agent, or applicable law.
— A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information you have provided is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf.
6.2 Contact for IP Matters
Intellectual property concerns can be directed to us at:
Cirilena
753 Grandin Dr, Morinville, AB T8R 1B4, Canada
Email: cirilena@hotmail.com
Phone: +1 519 885 1090
7. Enforcement
Cirilena takes the protection of its intellectual property seriously. Unauthorised use of our content, trademarks, or other proprietary materials may result in the termination of your access to our services and may give rise to legal action. We reserve all rights not expressly granted in this policy.
8. Changes to This Policy
Cirilena may update this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or applicable standards. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Continued use of our services following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Intellectual Property Policy or wish to request permission to use our materials, please contact us:
Email: cirilena@hotmail.com
Phone: +1 519 885 1090
Address: 753 Grandin Dr, Morinville, AB T8R 1B4, Canada
Website: cirilena.com