Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

Section 1 — Scope and ownership

This Policy covers copyright, trademarks, designs, database rights, trade secrets and other intellectual property on XBN. Rights in XBN software, marks, design and owned Content remain with Bobardt Enterprises Inc. or licensors. Users retain rights in their own Content.

Section 2 — User duties and permitted Content

Users may upload only Content for which they hold rights or a valid exception. Attribution does not replace a license. Counterfeit goods, trademark misuse, removal of rights information, unauthorized confidential material and circumvention of technological measures are prohibited.

Section 3 — Platform license

The license described in the Terms is limited to operation and selected functions. It transfers no ownership to XBN and does not permit independent exploitation of User Content outside Platform purposes.

Section 4 — DMCA agent status

DMCA notices may provisionally be sent to Copyright Compliance, Bobardt Enterprises Inc., 4321 W College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914, USA, info@x-bn.com. Publication alone does not claim effective registration as a Designated Agent with the U.S. Copyright Office. To rely on safe-harbor provisions, the operator must separately complete and maintain the legally required registration.

Section 5 — Infringement notice requirements

A notice must identify the owner or agent, work or representative list, exact URL or location, contact details, good-faith statement, accuracy statement under penalty of perjury where DMCA requires, and physical or electronic signature. Incomplete notices may prompt follow-up. Knowing misrepresentation may create liability.

Section 6 — Review and interim action

XBN reviews formal completeness, jurisdiction and apparent abuse and may expeditiously remove or disable Content. The affected User is generally notified unless prohibited by law or unsafe. Removal is not a final determination of infringement.

Section 7 — Counter-notice

A counter-notice must identify removed Content and former location, state good-faith belief of mistake, provide name, address and phone, include DMCA-required consent to applicable U.S. federal jurisdiction and service by the claimant, and be signed. A valid counter-notice may be forwarded to the claimant; restoration follows statutory waiting periods unless litigation is reported.

Section 8 — Repeat infringers

XBN maintains a reasonable policy to terminate repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. It considers substantiated notices, counter-notices, court decisions, severity, frequency and evasion. Manifestly abusive serial notices are not treated as reliable grounds.

Section 9 — Trademark, identity and other rights

Trademark, publicity, design or trade-secret complaints must identify the right, registration if available, challenged use, basis of confusion or harm and requested action. XBN may request evidence and may direct complex disputes to competent courts.

Section 10 — Criminal matters, authorities and preservation

Apparently criminal Content may also be handled under reporting and safety procedures. Data is preserved or provided to authorities only to the extent required by lawful basis. Private notices do not substitute for a court order.

Section 11 — No legal advice and contact

XBN does not adjudicate complex ownership disputes or provide legal advice. Parties should seek counsel where uncertain.

Legal, privacy, compliance and support requests must be sent to info@x-bn.com. Identity, authority and supporting evidence may be requested where necessary to process a request.