Copyright & Trademark Policy

Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection granted under Philippine law to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary, musical, dramatic, artistic, and certain other creative works.

What is Protected by Copyright

• Original written content (articles, blog posts, stories, scripts)
• Visual arts (photographs, illustrations, graphics, paintings)
• Audio works (music, podcasts, sound recordings)
• Video content (films, animations, video recordings)
• Software and computer programs
• Architectural works and designs

Copyright Ownership on 1raket

When you upload content to 1raket, you retain full ownership of your copyright. However, you grant 1raket a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to:

• Display, distribute, and promote your content on the platform
• Store and process your content for platform functionality
• Create backup copies for security and recovery purposes

This license ends when you delete your content or close your account, except for content that has been shared by others within the platform's functionality.

As a user of 1raket, you are responsible for ensuring that your content does not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

You Must:

• Only upload content you created or have permission to use
• Obtain proper licenses for any third-party content (music, images, fonts, etc.)
• Give proper attribution when required by license terms
• Respect the rights of other creators and copyright holders
• Remove content promptly if you discover it infringes on others' rights

You Must Not:

• Upload pirated content, including movies, music, or software
• Copy or reproduce others' work without permission
• Use copyrighted materials in your content without proper licensing
• Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution
• Claim others' work as your own (plagiarism)

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on 1raket in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you can submit a takedown notice.

Required Information

To file a valid copyright infringement notice, you must provide:

1. Your contact information: Full name, address, email, and phone number
2. Identification of the copyrighted work: Detailed description of the work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works, provide a representative list.
3. Identification of the infringing material: URL or specific location on 1raket where the allegedly infringing content appears
4. Good faith statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
5. Accuracy statement: A statement that the information in the notice is accurate
6. Authority statement: A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
7. Physical or electronic signature: Your signature (physical or electronic)

How to Submit

Send your copyright infringement notice to:

What Happens Next

• We will review your notice within 5-7 business days
• If valid, we will remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content
• We will notify the user who posted the content
• The user may submit a counter-notice if they believe the removal was in error

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination that identifies and distinguishes the source of goods or services. Trademark rights protect consumers from confusion about the origin of products or services.

Trademark Use on 1raket

You may not use others' trademarks in a way that:

• Creates confusion about the source of your content or services
• Implies endorsement or affiliation without permission
• Dilutes or tarnishes the trademark owner's brand
• Violates Philippine trademark law (Republic Act No. 8293)

Permitted Trademark Uses

• Nominative fair use (referring to the trademark owner's products/services)
• Commentary, criticism, or parody (when clearly distinguished)
• Reselling genuine trademarked goods (first sale doctrine)
• News reporting and editorial content

1raket Brand Protection

The "1raket" name, logo, and related marks are trademarks of 1raket.com. You may not use our trademarks without written permission, except as permitted by our Brand Guidelines.

If you believe your trademark rights are being violated on 1raket, you can submit a trademark infringement report.

Required Information

1. Your contact information: Full name, company name (if applicable), address, email, and phone number
2. Trademark information:
   • Trademark registration number (if registered)
   • Description of the trademark (word mark, logo, design)
   • Jurisdiction where the trademark is registered or used
   • Goods/services associated with the trademark
3. Infringing use: URL or location on 1raket where the trademark is being misused
4. Explanation: Description of how the use creates confusion or violates your rights
5. Good faith statement: Statement that you have a good faith belief the use is not authorized
6. Accuracy and authority: Statement that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act on behalf of the trademark owner
7. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature

How to Submit

Send your trademark infringement report to:

If your content was removed due to a copyright or trademark claim and you believe the removal was made in error or that you have the right to use the material, you may submit a counter-notice.

Counter-Notice Requirements

1. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
2. Identification of the content that was removed and where it appeared
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the content was removed by mistake or misidentification
4. A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Philippine courts
5. Your physical or electronic signature

Counter-Notice Process

• Send your counter-notice to [email protected] or [email protected]
• We will forward your counter-notice to the original complainant
• If the complainant does not file a court action within 10-14 business days, we may restore your content
• If legal action is filed, the matter will be resolved through the courts

1raket has a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances, the accounts of users who are repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

Consequences for Repeat Violations

• First violation: Content removal and warning
• Second violation: Temporary account suspension (7-30 days)
• Third violation: Permanent account termination

We may also immediately terminate accounts for egregious violations, such as uploading large amounts of pirated content or engaging in systematic infringement.

Appeals

If your account has been terminated for repeat infringement and you believe this was in error, you may appeal by emailing [email protected] with evidence supporting your case.

Philippine copyright law includes certain limitations and exceptions to copyright protection, similar to "fair use" in other jurisdictions.

Permitted Uses Under Philippine Law

Limited use of copyrighted works may be permitted for:

• Education: Use in classroom teaching and educational materials
• Criticism and Commentary: Quoting portions for review or analysis
• News Reporting: Use of works in connection with current events
• Research: Use for scholarly and academic purposes
• Parody: Transformative use for comedic or satirical purposes

Fair Use Factors

When evaluating fair use claims, we consider:

1. The purpose and character of the use (commercial vs. educational)
2. The nature of the copyrighted work
3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used
4. The effect on the potential market for the original work