INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY – FELICLOUD

OVERVIEW

Felicloud respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This policy outlines our procedures for addressing claims of intellectual property infringement and protecting the intellectual property rights of third parties.

Effective Date: 06/08/2025
Governing Law: Portuguese and European Union law
Contact: abuse@felicloud.com


COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT NOTIFICATIONS

Notice of Copyright or Intellectual Property Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that a user of the Felicloud Site or Services has infringed your intellectual property rights, please notify us in writing by email to our designated agent listed below.

Important: This policy is governed by Portuguese and European Union intellectual property law. All procedures and timelines follow EU legal requirements.

Required Information for Notification

To be effective, your notification must include the following information:

  1. Identification of the infringed work: Clear identification of the copyrighted work or other intellectual property claimed to have been infringed. If multiple works are covered by a single notification, provide a representative list of such works.

  2. Identification of infringing material: Identification of the claimed infringing material and information reasonably sufficient to permit Felicloud to locate the material on our Site or Services, including specific URLs or file paths if available.

  3. Your contact information: Information reasonably sufficient to permit us to contact you, such as:

    • Full name and address
    • Telephone number
    • Email address
  4. Good faith statement: A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.

  5. Accuracy statement: A statement by you that the above information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.

  6. Signature: Your physical or electronic signature.

How to Submit Your Notification

Primary method: Email to abuse@felicloud.com
Subject line: “Intellectual Property Infringement Notification”

Alternative method: Postal mail to:

BTJT LDA
Intellectual Property Agent
Rua Francisco Miguel 98A
2835-123 Baixa da Banheira
Portugal

Processing Timeline:

  • Initial review: Within 72 hours of receipt
  • Action taken: Within 7 days of verification
  • User notification: 24 hours before content removal

Our Response to Valid Notifications

Upon receipt of a valid notification, Felicloud will:

  1. Immediate review: Assess the claim within 72 hours
  2. Content evaluation: Verify the reported material within 7 days
  3. User notification: Notify the accused user 24 hours before taking action
  4. Content removal: Remove or disable access to the infringing material
  5. Account action: Take appropriate measures against the user’s account

Important: We reserve the right to remove content immediately if it poses legal risks or violates our Terms of Service.


COUNTER-NOTIFICATION BY ACCUSED USER

Disputing a Copyright Claim

If we have removed your materials due to suspicion of copyright or other intellectual property infringement, you may dispute the alleged infringement by sending a written counter-notification to our designated agent.

Required Information for Counter-Notification

Your counter-notification must include:

  1. Your signature: Physical or electronic signature

  2. Identification of removed material: Clear identification of the material that has been removed or disabled, including the location where the material appeared before removal

  3. Good faith belief: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the material was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification

  4. Personal information: Your name, address, and telephone number

  5. Jurisdiction consent: A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of Portuguese courts for any legal proceedings related to this matter

  6. Process acceptance: A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided the original infringement notification

Counter-Notification Process

Submit to: abuse@felicloud.com
Subject line: “Counter-Notification – Intellectual Property Dispute”

Processing Timeline:

  • Review period: 72 hours from receipt
  • Evaluation: 7 days for full assessment
  • Response: Decision communicated within 10 days
  • Restoration: Content restored within 48 hours if counter-notification is valid

REPEAT INFRINGER POLICY

Our Zero-Tolerance Approach

Felicloud maintains a strict policy regarding intellectual property infringement:

Definition of Repeat Infringer: Any user who has been the subject of one (1) valid takedown request that has not been successfully rebutted.

Consequences for Infringement

First Valid Infringement:

  • Immediate content removal
  • Account suspension pending investigation
  • Formal warning issued
  • Account termination if violation is severe

Policy Enforcement:

  • No warnings system – we act decisively on valid claims
  • Permanent account suspension for confirmed infringement
  • No reinstatement of terminated accounts
  • Forfeiture of all account data upon termination

Appeal Process

Users may appeal account suspension only if:

  • They provide valid counter-notification within 48 hours
  • They can demonstrate material was removed due to error or misidentification
  • They have not previously violated our intellectual property policy

Appeal contact: abuse@felicloud.com
Subject line: “Account Suspension Appeal”
Response time: 5 business days


FELICLOUD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Our Protected Content

All content on the Felicloud website and services is owned by or licensed to BTJT LDA, including but not limited to:

Website Content:

  • Website design and layout
  • Text, graphics, logos, and images
  • User interface and user experience elements
  • Marketing materials and documentation

Software and Technology:

  • Felicloud platform (based on modified Nextcloud)
  • Custom modifications and enhancements
  • APIs and technical documentation
  • Mobile applications and desktop clients

Branding Elements:

  • Felicloud name and logo
  • Taglines and marketing slogans
  • Brand colors and visual identity
  • Domain names and social media accounts

Unauthorized Use Prohibited

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

  • Copying or reproducing Felicloud content without permission
  • Using Felicloud branding or logos for commercial purposes
  • Reverse engineering our software or applications
  • Creating derivative works based on our platform
  • Reselling or redistributing our services without authorization

Licensing and Permissions

For licensing inquiries or permission requests:

  • Email: legal@felicloud.com
  • Subject line: “Licensing Request”
  • Response time: 10 business days

PROTECTION OF USER CONTENT

User Rights

Felicloud respects the intellectual property rights of our users:

  • You retain ownership of all content you upload
  • We do not claim rights to your files or data
  • Limited license only for service provision (as outlined in our Terms of Service)
  • No content scanning for commercial purposes

Our Commitments

  • Privacy protection: We do not access your files except as required for service provision
  • Confidentiality: Your content remains private and confidential
  • Security: Industry-standard encryption protects your intellectual property
  • Compliance: We respond only to valid legal requests for user content

FALSE CLAIMS AND MISUSE

Penalties for False Claims

Submitting false or fraudulent intellectual property claims may result in:

  • Legal liability under Portuguese perjury laws
  • Damages claims from affected users
  • Account termination if you are a Felicloud user
  • Legal action by BTJT LDA for abuse of our systems

Good Faith Requirement

All intellectual property notifications must be submitted in good faith. We investigate patterns of abuse and take action against users who:

  • Submit knowingly false claims
  • Use our system to harass other users
  • Attempt to remove legitimate content
  • Misrepresent their authority to act

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Portuguese and EU Law

This policy operates under:

  • Portuguese intellectual property law
  • European Union copyright directives
  • GDPR data protection requirements
  • Portuguese civil and commercial law

No US Legal Framework

Important Notice: This policy does not incorporate US legal frameworks such as:

  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
  • US Copyright law safe harbors
  • US court jurisdiction requirements

All legal proceedings must be conducted under Portuguese or EU jurisdiction.


CONTACT INFORMATION

For Intellectual Property Matters

Primary Contact:
Email: abuse@felicloud.com
Response Time: 72 hours maximum

Legal Inquiries:
Email: legal@felicloud.com
Response Time: 5 business days

Postal Address:
BTJT LDA
Intellectual Property Department
Rua Francisco Miguel 98A
2835-123 Baixa da Banheira
Portugal

Business Hours

Email Support: 24/7 monitoring
Phone Support: Not available for IP matters
Postal Mail: Processed during business days only


POLICY UPDATES

Regular Reviews

  • Policy reviewed quarterly for legal compliance
  • Updates posted on our website with 30 days notice
  • Users notified of significant changes via email
  • Previous versions archived for reference

Change Notifications

  • Major changes: Email notification to all users
  • Minor updates: Website posting only
  • Legal requirement changes: Immediate implementation with notice

EMERGENCY CONTACT

For urgent intellectual property matters requiring immediate attention:

Email: abuse@felicloud.com
Subject line: “URGENT – IP Infringement”
Response time: Within 24 hours

Urgent matters include:

  • Court orders or injunctions
  • Large-scale piracy operations
  • Malware or security threats
  • Identity theft or impersonation

Note: Please do not send general customer service inquiries to our intellectual property contact addresses. Use support@felicloud.com for technical support and billing questions.


This Intellectual Property Policy is governed by Portuguese law and is part of our Terms of Service. By using Felicloud services, you agree to comply with this policy.

Last Updated: 06/08/2025