Copyright & DMCA Policy

1. Copyright Ownership and Protection

1.1 Proprietary Rights

GuardioBot, including all software, source code, algorithms, artificial intelligence models, machine learning implementations, databases, designs, user interfaces, graphics, logos, documentation, and all related intellectual property (collectively, the "Service" or "Software"), is the exclusive proprietary property of GuardioBot Technologies and is protected by:

• United States copyright laws (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.)
• United States trademark laws (15 U.S.C. § 1051 et seq.)
• Texas trade secret laws (Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 134A)
• International intellectual property treaties and conventions
• Common law intellectual property protections

1.2 Scope of Copyright Protection

Copyright protection extends to all aspects of GuardioBot, including but not limited to:

• Source Code: All programming code, scripts, and technical implementations for the Discord bot, website, and API
• Bot Functionality: Discord bot features, commands, and automated systems
• Website: Website design, content, structure, and functionality
• API: API design, endpoints, documentation, and implementations
• Algorithms: Moderation algorithms, detection mechanisms, and automated decision-making logic
• Databases: Database structures, schemas, and organizational frameworks
• Documentation: User guides, technical documentation, API documentation, and tutorials
• Visual Elements: Logos, graphics, interface designs, and brand elements
• Content: All text, images, and multimedia content created for the Service

1.3 Trade Name Protection

"GuardioBot" and "GuardioBot Technologies" are protected trade names and trademarks owned exclusively by GuardioBot Technologies. These marks are protected under state and federal trademark law and may not be used without explicit written authorization.

1.4 Contributor Acknowledgment

While certain individuals may have contributed code, suggestions, feedback, or other materials to GuardioBot's development, all such contributions are subject to the Terms of Service and become the exclusive property of GuardioBot Technologies upon submission. Contributors retain no ownership rights unless explicitly stated in a separate written agreement.

2. License and Permitted Use

2.1 Limited License Grant

Subject to strict compliance with the Terms of Service, users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to access and use GuardioBot services (Discord bot, website, and API) solely for their intended purpose as automated moderation and community management tools on Discord and Roblox platforms.

This license does NOT include any right to:

• Access, view, or obtain the source code of the bot, website, or API
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any Service components
• Create derivative works or modifications
• Remove or obscure copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Use the Service to develop competing products or services
• Redistribute, resell, or sublicense access to the Service

2.2 Prohibited Uses

The following uses of GuardioBot's copyrighted materials and services are strictly prohibited:

• Reproduction: Copying, duplicating, or reproducing any part of the Service (bot, website, API)
• Distribution: Sharing, distributing, or making available the Service to third parties
• Modification: Altering, adapting, translating, or creating derivative works
• Reverse Engineering: Attempting to derive source code, algorithms, bot logic, or API implementations
• Commercial Exploitation: Using the Service for unauthorized commercial purposes or resale
• Circumvention: Bypassing technical protection measures, rate limits, or security features
• Trademark Misuse: Using GuardioBot marks without authorization
• Scraping: Automated scraping, crawling, or data extraction from the Service

2.3 License Restrictions

This license may be immediately revoked for any violation of these terms or the Terms of Service. Revocation does not relieve users of obligations incurred during the license period, including indemnification obligations for copyright infringement.

3. DMCA Compliance and Notice Procedures

3.1 DMCA Safe Harbor Provisions

GuardioBot complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (17 U.S.C. § 512) ("DMCA") and has implemented procedures for receiving written notification of claimed copyright infringement. We respect intellectual property rights and will respond expeditiously to valid notices of alleged infringement.

3.2 Designated Copyright Agent

Our designated agent for receiving DMCA takedown notices is:

3.3 Filing a DMCA Takedown Notice

If you believe that content processed through or displayed by GuardioBot infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our Copyright Agent. Please note that GuardioBot primarily operates as an automated moderation tool, and user-generated content on Discord/Roblox platforms may be subject to those platforms' separate DMCA procedures.

3.4 Required Elements of Valid Notice

TO BE EFFECTIVE UNDER THE DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(C)(3)), YOUR NOTICE MUST INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

1. Identification of Copyrighted Work: A detailed description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed, or if multiple works are covered by a single notice, a representative list of such works.
2. Identification of Infringing Material: A description of the material you claim is infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material. Please provide specific URLs, Discord server IDs, Roblox experience IDs, or other identifying information.
3. Contact Information: Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Good Faith Statement: A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. Accuracy Statement: A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf.
6. Physical or Electronic Signature: Your physical or electronic signature (typing your full legal name is sufficient for electronic signature).

3.5 What Happens After Notice

Upon receipt of a valid DMCA notice, we will:

• Acknowledge receipt of your notice (typically within 2-5 business days)
• Investigate the claim and take appropriate action, which may include:
  • Removing or disabling access to allegedly infringing material
  • Forwarding your notice to the alleged infringer
  • Terminating service access for repeat infringers
• Document the notice and our response in accordance with DMCA requirements

Important: We cannot provide legal advice regarding your copyright claim. If you are unsure whether material infringes your copyright, consult with an attorney before filing a DMCA notice.

4. Counter-Notification Procedures

4.1 Right to File Counter-Notice

If you believe that material you posted or processed through GuardioBot was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification, you may file a DMCA counter-notification with our Copyright Agent.

4.2 Counter-Notice Requirements

TO BE EFFECTIVE UNDER THE DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(G)(3)), YOUR COUNTER-NOTICE MUST INCLUDE:

1. Identification of Material: Identification of the material that has been removed or disabled and the location at which it appeared before removal.
2. Penalty of Perjury Statement: A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification.
3. Contact Information: Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
4. Consent to Jurisdiction: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or the Northern District of Texas if your address is outside the United States), and that you will accept service of process from the person who filed the original DMCA notice or their agent.
5. Physical or Electronic Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

4.3 Counter-Notice Process Timeline

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice:

• We will forward the counter-notice to the original complaining party
• We will inform them that we may restore the removed material in 10-14 business days
• If the copyright owner does not file a court action seeking an injunction against the alleged infringer within this period, we may restore the material at our discretion

4.4 Consequences of Filing Counter-Notice

WARNING: BY FILING A COUNTER-NOTICE, YOU ARE INDICATING THAT YOU ARE WILLING TO DEFEND YOUR POSITION IN FEDERAL COURT. FALSE OR FRAUDULENT COUNTER-NOTICES MAY RESULT IN CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, COURT COSTS, AND ATTORNEYS' FEES UNDER 17 U.S.C. § 512(F).

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

5.1 Termination Policy

In accordance with the DMCA and other applicable laws, GuardioBot has adopted a policy of terminating, in appropriate circumstances and at our sole discretion, the accounts or access privileges of users who are deemed to be repeat infringers.

5.2 Determination of Repeat Infringer Status

We may consider the following factors when determining whether a user is a repeat infringer:

• The number of valid DMCA takedown notices received regarding the user's content or activity
• The user's response to previous notices
• Whether the user has filed counter-notices that were subsequently validated
• The severity and nature of the alleged infringement
• The user's overall conduct and compliance with our Terms of Service

5.3 Appeal Process

Users who believe they have been incorrectly designated as repeat infringers may appeal by contacting our Copyright Agent with detailed information explaining why the designation is incorrect. Appeals will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and our decision shall be final.

6. Copyright Infringement Reporting

6.1 Reporting Infringement in User Content

GuardioBot processes user-generated content on Discord and Roblox platforms for moderation purposes. If you believe user content processed through GuardioBot infringes copyright, you should:

1. First report the infringement directly to the platform (Discord or Roblox) where the content appears
2. If the content persists and involves GuardioBot's operation, file a DMCA notice with our Copyright Agent as described in Section 3

6.2 Investigation Process

Upon receiving a copyright complaint, we will:

• Review the complaint for validity and completeness
• Investigate the alleged infringement to the extent reasonably possible
• Take appropriate action, which may include removing content, suspending access, or terminating service
• Respond to the complainant regarding the outcome (subject to privacy considerations)

6.3 No Obligation to Monitor

WE HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO MONITOR USER CONTENT OR ACTIVITY FOR COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR USER-GENERATED CONTENT OR FOR ANY COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT BY USERS. ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR USER CONTENT RESTS WITH THE USERS WHO CREATE, UPLOAD, OR TRANSMIT SUCH CONTENT.

7. Trademark and Trade Name Policy

7.1 GuardioBot Trademarks

The following marks are trademarks or trade names owned by the Service operator:

• "GuardioBot" (word mark and logo)
• "GuardioBot Technologies" (trade name)
• GuardioBot logo designs and variations
• Associated brand elements and trade dress

7.2 Unauthorized Use

The following uses of GuardioBot trademarks are prohibited without express written permission:

• Use in connection with any product or service not affiliated with GuardioBot
• Use in any manner that creates confusion about the source or origin of products/services
• Use that disparages or discredits GuardioBot or the Service operator
• Use in domain names, social media handles, or business names
• Use that implies endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation without authorization
• Alteration, modification, or creation of derivative marks

7.3 Reporting Trademark Violations

To report unauthorized use of GuardioBot trademarks, contact us at:

8. Third-Party Content and Rights

8.1 User Responsibility

Users are solely responsible for ensuring they have all necessary rights, licenses, and permissions for any content they create, upload, transmit, or process through GuardioBot. This includes:

• Text, images, videos, and other media
• User-created configurations and automated rules
• Custom commands and responses
• Any other materials provided to or through the Service

8.2 Platform Content

Content on Discord and Roblox platforms is subject to those platforms' respective terms of service and copyright policies. GuardioBot does not claim ownership of user-generated content on these platforms and processes such content solely for authorized moderation purposes.

8.3 Third-Party Intellectual Property

GuardioBot may integrate with or reference third-party services, APIs, or technologies. All third-party intellectual property remains the property of its respective owners. References to third-party products or services do not imply endorsement or affiliation unless explicitly stated.

9. Open Source and Contribution Policy

9.1 Proprietary Software Notice

GuardioBot services (Discord bot, website, and API) are proprietary and NOT open source. The Service is not licensed under any open source license (such as GPL, MIT, Apache, or BSD licenses), and the source code is not publicly available.

9.2 Contributor Rights Assignment

Any individual who contributes code, suggestions, ideas, feedback, or other materials to GuardioBot's development ("Contributions") agrees that:

• All Contributions become the exclusive property of GuardioBot Technologies
• The contributor assigns all right, title, and interest in the Contributions, including all intellectual property rights, to GuardioBot Technologies
• GuardioBot Technologies may use, modify, distribute, and exploit Contributions without attribution, compensation, or further permission
• The contributor warrants that they have the right to make such assignment and that the Contributions do not infringe any third-party rights
• This assignment is perpetual, irrevocable, and worldwide

9.3 Third-Party Open Source Components

GuardioBot may incorporate certain third-party open source libraries or components. Where required by applicable licenses, notices and attributions for such components are provided separately. The use of third-party open source components does not make GuardioBot itself open source, and our proprietary services (bot, website, API) and code remain fully protected.

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 No Legal Advice

This Copyright & DMCA Policy provides general information about copyright law and our procedures. It does not constitute legal advice. If you have specific questions about copyright law, the DMCA, or intellectual property rights, consult with a qualified attorney.

10.2 False Claims

WARNING: MAKING FALSE CLAIMS IN A DMCA NOTICE OR COUNTER-NOTICE MAY RESULT IN CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING COSTS AND ATTORNEYS' FEES, UNDER 17 U.S.C. § 512(F). WE MAY FORWARD FALSE OR FRAUDULENT NOTICES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND MAY PURSUE ALL AVAILABLE LEGAL REMEDIES AGAINST PERSONS WHO SUBMIT FALSE CLAIMS.

10.3 Liability Limitations

Subject to applicable law, we are not liable for:

• Good faith removal of material in response to DMCA notices
• Good faith restoration of material pursuant to valid counter-notices
• Copyright infringement by users or third parties
• Any damages resulting from DMCA procedures undertaken in good faith
• Decisions regarding repeat infringer status

These limitations are subject to the full Limitations of Liability provisions in our Terms of Service.

11. International Copyright Considerations

11.1 U.S. Copyright Law Applies

GuardioBot is operated under United States law, and this Copyright & DMCA Policy is governed by U.S. copyright law, including the DMCA. For users outside the United States, U.S. law applies to copyright matters involving GuardioBot.

11.2 International Treaties

GuardioBot's copyright protections may also be covered by international copyright treaties and conventions, including the Berne Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, and other international intellectual property agreements to which the United States is a party.

11.3 Jurisdictional Variations

While we comply with U.S. copyright law and the DMCA, we recognize that copyright laws vary by jurisdiction. Users in other countries should be aware that additional or different copyright laws may apply to their use of the Service. Nothing in this policy is intended to limit rights that cannot be waived under applicable local law.

12. Modifications and Updates

12.1 Right to Modify Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Copyright & DMCA Policy at any time to reflect changes in law, our procedures, or operational requirements. Material changes will be communicated through our website, the Service, or other appropriate channels.

12.2 Notification of Changes

Updates to this policy will be indicated by revising the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of GuardioBot following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically.

13. Contact Information

13.1 DMCA Agent Contact

13.2 General Copyright Inquiries

13.3 Legal Department

Response Times: We strive to respond to DMCA notices within 2-5 business days and general copyright inquiries within 7-10 business days. Complex matters may require additional time. Urgent matters should be clearly marked as such in the subject line.

Important Copyright Notice

© 2025 GuardioBot Technologies. All Rights Reserved.

GuardioBot is proprietary software protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, modification, or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited and may result in severe civil and criminal penalties under 17 U.S.C. § 506 and 18 U.S.C. § 2319.

The DMCA provides statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work for willful copyright infringement. Do not engage in copyright infringement.