Copyright Policy

Copyright Policy

Last Updated: June 12, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Find a Sail! We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This policy outlines our approach to copyright matters, including the use and protection of content on our platform.

2. Copyright Ownership

2.1 Platform Content: Find a Sail owns all rights to the content and materials provided on our platform, including text, graphics, logos, images, audio, video, and software. This content is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

2.2 User-Generated Content: Users retain ownership of the content they upload, such as images and reviews. However, by uploading content, users grant Find a Sail certain rights to use it.

2.3 Logos and Trademarks: The logos of American Sailing (ASA) and International Yacht Training (IYT) are used with permission and are protected by trademark laws. Their use does not imply endorsement unless explicitly stated.

3. User-Generated Content License

3.1 License to Find a Sail: By uploading content, users grant Find a Sail a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, modify, distribute, and adapt the content for the operation, promotion, and improvement of the platform.

3.2 Use of User Images: Images uploaded by users can be used by Find a Sail for promotional and operational purposes as described in our Terms and Conditions.

4. Copyright Infringement

4.1 Notice of Copyright Infringement: If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission on Find a Sail, please contact our Copyright Agent with the following details:

• Your contact information.
• A description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• A description of where the material is located on our site.
• A statement that you believe in good faith that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information you provided is accurate.

4.2 Counter-Notification: If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you can file a counter-notification with our Copyright Agent.

5. Copyright Violations by Users

5.1 User Responsibility: Users must ensure their content does not infringe on others’ copyrights. Find a Sail may remove or disable access to content that infringes on third-party rights.

6. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about our Copyright Policy or to report copyright infringement, please contact our designated Copyright Agent at:

Email: admin@findasail.com

7. Changes to this Copyright Policy

Find a Sail may modify this policy at any time. Changes will be posted with the updated “Last Updated” date at the top of the page. Continued use of the platform signifies acceptance of the modified policy.