Intellectual Property Policy

Last Updated: 17/08/2025

1. Overview

This Intellectual Property Policy governs the protection, use, and enforcement of intellectual property rights on ozvisajobs.com.au. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same.

2. Our Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Owned Content and Materials

ozvisajobs.com.au owns or has licensed rights to:

Website Design: Visual design, layout, user interface elements
Software Code: Custom functionality, algorithms, and programming
Content: Original articles, guides, job descriptions templates
Graphics: Logos, icons, images, and visual elements
Database: Compilation and organization of job listings
Marketing Materials: Promotional content, advertisements, branding

2.2 Trademarks

Registered and Unregistered Trademarks:

“ozvisajobs” name and variations
Company logos and brand elements
Distinctive slogans and taglines
Service marks related to our platform
Domain names and related variations

2.3 Copyrighted Materials

Protected Under Copyright:

Website source code and architecture
Original written content and articles
Graphic designs and visual elements
Video content and multimedia materials
User interface designs and workflows
Database structure and organization

3. User-Generated Content

3.1 User Content Ownership

You Retain Ownership: Users maintain ownership of content they create
Limited License to Us: You grant us license to use, display, and distribute your content
Public Content: Content posted publicly may be indexed and shared
Professional Profiles: Resume and profile information remains yours

3.2 Content License Terms

By posting content, you grant ozvisajobs.com.au:

Non-exclusive License: Right to use your content on our platform
Sublicense Rights: Ability to sublicense to service providers
Modification Rights: Right to format and display content appropriately
Distribution Rights: Ability to share content with employers and partners
Duration: License continues until content is deleted

3.3 Content Warranties

When posting content, you warrant that:

You own or have rights to all content submitted
Content doesn’t infringe third-party intellectual property rights
Content complies with our Terms of Service and community guidelines
You have authority to grant the license rights specified

4. Third-Party Content and Fair Use

4.1 Employer-Provided Content

Job Listings: Employers retain ownership of job descriptions and requirements
Company Information: Logos, descriptions, and branding remain employer property
License for Display: Employers grant us license to display their content
Accuracy Responsibility: Employers responsible for content accuracy and legality

4.2 Fair Use Guidelines

Acceptable Fair Use:

Brief quotations for commentary or criticism
Educational use with proper attribution
News reporting and factual information sharing
Parody or satirical use within legal bounds

Not Fair Use:

Substantial reproduction of copyrighted works
Commercial use without permission
Reproduction that harms market value of original
Use beyond transformative or educational purposes

4.3 Third-Party Links and References

External Links: No claim of ownership over linked content
Attribution: Proper credit given to external sources
Disclaimer: Not responsible for third-party content accuracy
Removal: Will remove links if notified of infringement

5. Copyright Infringement and DMCA Compliance

5.1 DMCA Notice Procedure

If you believe content on our site infringes your copyright:

Required Information:

Identification: Describe the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
Location: Identify the infringing material and its location on our site
Contact Information: Your address, phone number, and email
Good Faith Statement: Belief that use is not authorized
Accuracy Statement: Statement that notification information is accurate
Authorization: Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner

Send DMCA Notice To:

Email: dmca@ozvisajobs.com.au
Address: [Your Business Address]
Subject Line: “DMCA Takedown Notice”

5.2 Response to DMCA Notices

Upon receiving valid DMCA notice:

Prompt Removal: Infringing content removed within 24-48 hours
User Notification: Account holder notified of removal
Counter-Notice Process: Users may file counter-notices if appropriate
Repeat Offenders: Accounts with multiple violations may be terminated

5.3 Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe content was removed in error:

Counter-Notice Requirements:

Identification: Describe removed material and its former location
Good Faith Statement: Belief that removal was mistake or misidentification
Consent to Jurisdiction: Agreement to local federal court jurisdiction
Contact Information: Your address, phone, and email
Signature: Physical or electronic signature

Processing Counter-Notices:

Content may be restored after 10-14 business days
Original complainant notified of counter-notice
Restoration unless complainant files court action

6. Trademark Protection and Usage

6.1 Our Trademark Rights

ozvisajobs and related marks are our exclusive property
Unauthorized use may constitute trademark infringement
Protection extends to confusingly similar variations
International trademark protection in key markets

6.2 Authorized Trademark Use

Permitted Uses:

Factual references in news articles or academic papers
Comparative advertising that follows legal guidelines
Affiliate partner use with proper authorization
Fair use commentary or criticism

Prohibited Uses:

Use in domain names or business names
Use in ways that suggest affiliation or endorsement
Use in competing services or products
Modification or alteration of trademark elements

6.3 Trademark Infringement Claims

Report suspected trademark infringement to:

Email: trademark@ozvisajobs.com.au
Include: Description of infringing use and location
Evidence: Screenshots or documentation of infringement
Response Time: Investigation within 5-7 business days