Intellectual Property Policy

Developers and other rights holders retain ownership of their software, names, artwork and documentation. Publishing on Authobek does not transfer that ownership. This proposed policy is a draft, not an effective licence agreement. Business-name registration does not itself prove an AUTHOBEK trademark registration.

A publisher should grant Authobek only the non-exclusive permissions needed to host, display, review and distribute the submitted application, associated releases and listing assets. The final agreement must define duration, withdrawal, existing user access and any operational copies. This draft does not silently create an irrevocable licence or sublicensing right.

Submit only software and assets you own or are authorised to distribute. Honour applicable open-source licences, notices and source-disclosure obligations. Do not imply sponsorship, affiliation or approval by another organisation without permission. Report suspected infringement rather than posting private evidence in public reviews.

Send a complaint through Contact / Support (legal and IP category) or support@authobek.dev. Identify the work or mark, the affected Authobek listing or URL, your relationship to the rights holder, contact details, and supporting ownership or authorisation evidence. Explain the alleged infringement and confirm that the information is accurate to the best of your knowledge. Do not send passwords or unnecessary identity documents.

The proposed process is to acknowledge and evaluate sufficiently detailed complaints, request clarification if needed, and take proportionate action where justified, including restricting a listing. The publisher should be allowed to provide rights or licensing evidence where appropriate. Material supplied may be shared with the affected party when necessary, with care for personal information. The final procedure must specify approved retention and handling rules; no fixed decision deadline is promised.

Use the existing appeals or support channel to challenge a restriction and supply relevant evidence. Authobek’s moderation decisions are not court judgments about ownership. Knowingly false complaints and repeated rights violations may lead to restrictions. This policy does not claim a statutory safe-harbour designation, impose invented legal counter-notice rules or establish court jurisdiction. For questions, privacy requests or legal notices, contact support@authobek.dev or use the Contact / Support page. Do not include passwords or unnecessary sensitive information.