Copyright Policy

At Oscorm, we value the intellectual property rights of others and we expect others using our platform to do the same. Oscorm is a freelance market place which helps businesses and clients to find the freelance services they want to buy and the freelance skills and expertise to offer. Services can be writing, Graphic Design, Web Design, Video Production, Marketing, Software Development, and anything else creative or professional.

The purpose of this Copyright Policy is to explain what can and cannot be done with copyrighted materials on Oscorm, the rights and duties of freelancers and clients, how copyright violations may be reported to us, and how we may proceed in the event of a complaint regarding the unauthorized use of copyrighted materials.

Oscorm is located in Sacramento, California, USA. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that the content on this site is used in compliance with applicable U.S. copyright law, such as the Copyright Act of 1970, Title 17, United States Code, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), as applicable.

When using Oscorm, you are expected to respect the intellectual property rights of others and adhere to this policy, Terms and Conditions and relevant legislation.

Copyright is a legal protection that may apply to original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. It generally gives the copyright owner certain exclusive rights to use, reproduce, distribute, display, perform, or create adaptations of the protected work, subject to applicable exceptions and limitations.

Copyright protection may apply to many types of creative and professional materials, including:

• Written content, articles, website copy, books, and original documents.
• Photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, and digital artwork.
• Videos, films, animations, and other audiovisual content.
• Music, sound recordings, and original audio material.
• Software, source code, and certain other digital works.
• Website layouts, original design elements, presentations, and creative projects.
• Other original works protected by applicable copyright law.

Copyright does not generally protect ideas, facts, methods, systems, or concepts by themselves. However, the original expression of an idea may be protected. Some materials may also be protected by trademarks, patents, trade secret laws, contracts, or other legal rights.

Copyright ownership and the scope of protection depend on the work, the applicable law, and the circumstances in which the work was created.

All users must ensure that the content they upload, publish, sell, share, or deliver through Oscorm is original, properly licensed, or otherwise lawfully used.

Users must not copy, distribute, reproduce, modify, display, or sell another person's copyrighted work without the necessary authorization or a valid legal basis.

Examples of prohibited conduct include:

• Copying another freelancer's portfolio, design, article, software, or project and presenting it as your own.
• Uploading photographs, illustrations, videos, music, or other materials without the necessary rights.
• Selling unauthorized copies of digital products, templates, software, or creative assets.
• Reproducing paid content or proprietary materials without permission.
• Removing copyright notices or ownership information to conceal the source of a work.
• Using another person's work in a way that infringes their rights.
• Encouraging another user to violate copyright law.

A work being available on the internet does not automatically mean it is free to copy or use commercially. Giving credit to the original creator also does not, by itself, replace the need for permission when permission is legally required.

Freelancers are responsible for ensuring that the work they offer and deliver through Oscorm complies with applicable copyright laws.

When creating or delivering a project, freelancers must:

• Provide original work or materials they are legally permitted to use.
• Obtain appropriate licenses or permissions for third-party content included in their work.
• Avoid copying another person's work and presenting it as their own.
• Accurately describe the originality, ownership, and licensing conditions of their services.
• Disclose relevant third-party assets, stock materials, open-source components, or other licensed resources when necessary.
• Follow the agreed terms concerning copyright ownership, licensing, and permitted use.
• Respect any confidentiality, intellectual property, and non-disclosure obligations applicable to a project.

If a freelancer uses stock photographs, fonts, templates, music, software libraries, or other third-party resources, the freelancer must ensure that the applicable license permits the intended use. Commercial use, redistribution, modification, and transfer to a client may be subject to different restrictions.

Freelancers must not promise exclusive ownership of materials they do not own or cannot legally transfer. They should clearly explain any relevant licensing limitations before a client commits to the project.

Clients and businesses using Oscorm must respect the intellectual property rights of freelancers and other creators.

Clients must not knowingly request, encourage, or require a freelancer to copy protected work unlawfully. They must not use a freelancer's portfolio, proposal, sample, draft, design, code, or other deliverable beyond the permitted scope without the necessary authorization.

Clients are also responsible for ensuring that the materials they provide to freelancers can lawfully be used for the project. For example, a client supplying company photographs, brand assets, music, written content, software, or customer materials should have the necessary rights or permissions for the intended use.

Clients should clearly communicate any special requirements concerning:

• Copyright ownership and transfer of rights.
• Exclusive or non-exclusive licenses.
• Commercial use and distribution.
• Editing, modification, and derivative works.
• Attribution or credit requirements.
• Restrictions on third-party materials.
• Source files, editable files, and future reuse.

Clients should not assume that payment automatically transfers every copyright interest in a completed project. Ownership and permitted use depend on applicable law, the parties' agreement, and any relevant third-party licenses.

Copyright ownership of work created through Oscorm depends on applicable law and the agreement between the parties.

Unless otherwise agreed in a valid contract or determined by applicable law, the fact that a client has requested or paid for a project does not necessarily mean that every copyright in the work automatically transfers to the client.

Freelancers and clients should agree on ownership and usage rights before work begins, particularly for substantial creative, technical, or commercial projects.

Their agreement may address whether the client receives:

• Ownership of specified deliverables.
• A limited or ongoing license to use the work.
• Exclusive or non-exclusive rights.
• Permission to modify, reproduce, publish, or distribute the work.
• Access to source files or editable project files.
• Rights to use the work for commercial purposes.
• Permission to sublicense or transfer the work to another party.

Any transfer of copyright ownership should satisfy the applicable legal requirements. Under U.S. copyright law, a transfer of copyright ownership generally requires a written instrument signed by the owner of the rights conveyed or the owner's authorized agent, subject to applicable law.

Where a project includes third-party content, the freelancer may be unable to transfer ownership of that content. The client may instead receive only the rights permitted under the third-party license.

Oscorm does not automatically claim ownership of work created by freelancers merely because the work is discussed, commissioned, or delivered through the platform. Any rights Oscorm receives in user content must be determined by the applicable platform terms and agreements.

Freelancers might want to include their finished work in their portfolios to show their abilities and find new customers. But the right to show a project will be dependent on the valid ownership rights, license conditions, confidentiality requirements and client agreement.

Freelancers need to secure any necessary permissions prior to publishing, displaying, or presenting work created by a client or client information, confidential materials, proprietary code, private business information or other restricted material.

Clients should not post a freelancer's work or ideas of an unpaid sample, draft, or in a client's own portfolio without permission.

Both parties must not expect that upon private sharing of a file through Oscorm, they have “full rights” to publish or re-distribute the file elsewhere.

It is also important for users to refrain from revealing information about projects that is not confidential or personal when sharing examples. Further requirements are specified in our Privacy Policy and in any confidentiality agreements applicable.

The content and materials on this page, unless otherwise noted, are copyright or otherwise protected by intellectual property laws to the exclusive benefit of Oscorm. They can be text on the website, original graphics, platform designed elements, branding materials and other content that belongs to Oscorm or is properly licensed to Oscorm.

Any use and access to these materials is subject to the terms of the host and law. The users are not allowed to reproduce, redistribute, modify, publish, sell, and/or use commercially Oscorm materials beyond the scope of this license without proper authorization.

No part of this policy gives users any ownership of Oscorm's intellectual property or free reign to utilize Oscorm's materials, content or platform.

This section is not intended to claim any right to the content, materials or elements created by users, any materials or elements which are not created by Oscorm and to which Oscorm does not have any rights or interest to license.

Oscorm respects the rights of copyright owners and may respond to notices alleging copyright infringement in accordance with applicable law and its platform policies.

The Digital Millennium Copyright Act, including Section 512 of Title 17 of the U.S. Code, establishes a notice-and-takedown framework for certain online service providers. The relevant requirements and liability protections depend on the service provider's activities and compliance with the statute.

If you believe that material available through Oscorm infringes your copyright, you may submit a written copyright complaint through our designated copyright contact, once published on this page.

A DMCA notice should include the information required by applicable law, generally including:

• A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on the owner's behalf.
• Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed. If multiple works are involved, a representative list may be appropriate where permitted.
• Identification of the material claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient for Oscorm to locate it, such as the relevant page URL or listing.
• Your contact information, such as your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the allegedly infringed exclusive right.

Please provide sufficient detail to allow us to identify the work and locate the material in question.

A complaint may be incomplete or require clarification if it does not contain the information necessary under applicable law. Where appropriate, Oscorm may request additional information before deciding how to proceed.

When Oscorm receives a copyright complaint, we may review the information provided, request clarification, and take action consistent with applicable law and our platform policies.

Depending on the circumstances, actions may include:

• Removing or disabling access to the material identified in a valid notice.
• Restricting a service listing, portfolio item, profile, or other content while a complaint is reviewed.
• Notifying the user who submitted the material, where appropriate.
• Requesting additional information from the parties involved.
• Considering a valid counter-notification.
• Restricting or terminating accounts in accordance with our repeat-infringer policy and other applicable platform rules.
• Preserving relevant records or responding to lawful requests from authorities.

Oscorm may act on other credible reports of infringement even if they do not follow the formal DMCA process, where appropriate under our policies and applicable law.

Submitting a complaint does not guarantee removal, and Oscorm does not make a final judicial determination of copyright ownership or infringement. Users may need to resolve disputed legal questions through the appropriate legal process.

If your material has been removed or access has been disabled because of a copyright complaint, and you believe the action resulted from a mistake or misidentification, you may be able to submit a counter-notification under the DMCA.

A legally sufficient counter-notification generally includes:

• Your physical or electronic signature.
• Identification of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before removal.
• A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good-faith belief the material was removed or disabled because of a mistake or misidentification.
• Your name, address, and telephone number.
• The required statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate U.S. federal district court, or the relevant court jurisdiction specified by law if you are outside the United States.
• A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice or their authorized agent.

Please submit counter-notifications through Oscorm's designated copyright contact once that contact has been published.

Under the DMCA's applicable counter-notice procedure, if the statutory conditions are satisfied, an online service provider may restore the material no earlier than 10 and no later than 14 business days after receiving a valid counter-notification, unless its designated agent first receives notice that the original complainant has filed an action seeking a court order to restrain the allegedly infringing activity.

This timeline is not a guarantee that material will be restored in every case. The applicable legal requirements, the content of the notices, and any relevant court action will determine the appropriate response.

Submitting a counter-notification may result in relevant contact information being shared with the original complainant as permitted or required by law. Consider seeking legal advice before submitting one if you are unsure of your rights.

Oscorm does not allow users to repeatedly violate the intellectual property rights of others.

We will have a policy for repeat infringers in line with the law. Repeat violations can lead to warnings, content restrictions, temporary suspension or permanent termination of accounts, depending on the situation and evidence.

Oscorm may examine the nature and frequency of the complaints, the information furnished by the complainant and the complainant's response (if any) to any counter-notifications, and any relevant circumstances in evaluating any reported violation.

A complaint does not imply infringement of the rules. Oscorm takes into account information it has available and applicable legal requirements as it considers taking an action related to accounts.

Oscorm will take the repeat-infringer policy as applicable to the DMCA safe-harbor provisions in accordance with the law.

U.S. copyright law recognizes certain exceptions and limitations, including the doctrine of fair use under Section 107 of Title 17.

Fair use may permit certain uses of copyrighted material without permission, depending on the circumstances. Courts generally consider factors such as:

• The purpose and character of the use, including whether it is commercial or for nonprofit educational purposes.
• The nature of the copyrighted work.
• The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the work as a whole.
• The effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.

No single factor automatically determines whether a use qualifies as fair use. Other legal exceptions may also apply in particular circumstances.

Users should not assume that a use is lawful simply because they credit the original creator, use only a small portion of a work, or believe the use is transformative. Similarly, not every use of copyrighted content requires permission; the answer depends on applicable law and the specific facts.

Oscorm cannot guarantee that a particular use qualifies as fair use or provide a definitive legal assessment of every disputed work.

For some projects, content is distributed under third party licenses such as stock assets, fonts, software libraries, open source code and Creative Commons.

These materials must be read in accordance with the associated license before they are used or delivered. Various licenses may contain different provisions related to attribution, modification, commercial use, redistribution, disclosure of source code or the transfer of rights.

For instance, some open-source software licenses mandate that notices be retained or contain restrictions for the redistribution of software. Some of the CC licenses only allow for commercial use or adaptations with certain limitations.

Freelancers are expected to advise a client of material licensing restrictions that could impact a client's intended use. The client should inform the developer about the intended commercial use, distribution, modification before the project is commenced.

Both parties should not delete any necessary notices, misrepresent any conditions of the license, or guarantee rights that the license does not grant them to pass on.

Copyright complaints must be submitted honestly and in good faith. Users must not use copyright reports to harass competitors, suppress legitimate criticism, interfere with lawful competition, or force another user to meet unrelated demands.

A person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material or an activity is infringing may face legal consequences under applicable law. Section 512(f) of the DMCA addresses certain knowing material misrepresentations in infringement notices and counter-notifications.

Before submitting a complaint, make sure you own the relevant rights or are authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder. Consider whether the use may be licensed, authorized, or permitted by law.

Oscorm may take action against users who repeatedly misuse reporting procedures or provide knowingly false information, subject to applicable law and platform policies.

Oscorm is based in Sacramento, California, but its users may operate in different jurisdictions. Copyright protection and exceptions vary between countries, and a work's permitted use may depend on the applicable law and the locations involved.

Users are responsible for understanding the legal requirements that apply to their work, including any relevant licensing, attribution, distribution, and commercial-use restrictions.

This policy primarily describes the U.S. copyright framework. It does not mean that U.S. law is the only law that may apply to a particular transaction or that all international users are subject to identical copyright rules.

Where applicable law requires a different process or provides additional rights, those requirements may affect how a complaint is handled.

This Copyright Policy provides a general statement of our understanding of copyright issues and the obligations for users. It does not offer legal counsel, ensure the legality of all content on the platform or decide on a copyright case.

Oscorm is a platform to connect the clients and freelancers. The parties are responsible to ensure that the materials they provide, create, sell or use are properly authorized and meet the requirements of applicable law.

Nothing in this policy abridges or restricts any rights or remedies otherwise provided by any applicable law, such as any rights arising from copyright ownership, fair use, licensing or the DMCA.

Oscorm reserves the right to amend this Copyright Policy from time to time, in keeping with our services, platform practices, reporting policies and/or applicable law.

Changes will be made and the “Last Updated” date may be adjusted and further notice will be given as appropriate or required by law. It is recommended that users check this page regularly to stay up to date with our copyright guidelines and reporting guidelines.

The continued use of Oscorm after an updated policy is effective is governed by the new policy, so long as allowed by application of law.