Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: 13.09.2026
Last Updated: 13.09.2026

This Intellectual Property Policy ("Policy") governs the ownership, use, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights on the ParsaFood Global website ("ParsaFood Global", "ParsaFood", "we", "our", or "us").

By accessing or using our website, Marketplace, or services, you agree to comply with this Policy.

1. Purpose

ParsaFood Global respects intellectual property rights and expects all users, Buyers, Suppliers, business partners, and visitors to do the same.

This Policy protects:

• trademarks;
• logos;
• copyrights;
• product photographs;
• videos;
• product catalogues;
• website content;
• software;
• databases;
• trade names;
• trade dress;
• confidential business information;
• other intellectual property rights.

2. Ownership of ParsaFood Global Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on the ParsaFood Global website, including but not limited to:

• website design;
• source code;
• graphics;
• icons;
• logos;
• trademarks;
• service marks;
• product catalogues;
• downloadable materials;
• documents;
• articles;
• blogs;
• videos;
• photographs;
• illustrations;
• software;
• databases;
• page layouts;
• business methods;
• marketing materials;
• text and written content;

is owned by or licensed to ParsaFood Global and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

3. Limited License

ParsaFood Global grants visitors a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the website for lawful business purposes only.

This license does not permit users to:

• copy website content;
• reproduce materials;
• modify content;
• distribute content;
• publish content elsewhere;
• sell website materials;
• create derivative works;
• use automated scraping tools;
• extract database information;
• use content for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

4. Supplier Content

Suppliers remain responsible for the intellectual property rights relating to materials they upload, including:

• product photographs;
• product descriptions;
• logos;
• trademarks;
• certificates;
• brochures;
• videos;
• packaging images;
• technical documents.

By uploading content, the Supplier represents and warrants that:

• it owns the intellectual property rights; or
• it has obtained all necessary permissions to publish such materials.

The Supplier grants ParsaFood Global a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, reproduce, translate, distribute, and promote such content solely for operating, marketing, and improving the Marketplace.

5. Buyer Content

Where Buyers submit inquiries, reviews, specifications, RFQs, or other materials, they retain ownership of their intellectual property.

By submitting such content, the Buyer grants ParsaFood Global a limited license to use the content for operating the Marketplace and providing requested services.

6. Third-Party Intellectual Property

The Marketplace may contain trademarks, logos, trade names, product images, certifications, or other intellectual property belonging to third parties.

All such rights remain the property of their respective owners.

Their appearance on the website does not imply ownership, endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or affiliation unless expressly stated.

7. Copyright Infringement

Users must not upload or publish any material that:

• infringes copyright;
• infringes trademarks;
• violates patent rights;
• violates design rights;
• misappropriates trade secrets;
• violates any other intellectual property rights.

ParsaFood Global reserves the right to remove any content suspected of infringement without prior notice.

8. Intellectual Property Complaints

If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed, please submit a written notice including:

• your name and contact details;
• identification of the protected work;
• identification of the allegedly infringing material;
• evidence of ownership;
• a statement made in good faith;
• any supporting documentation reasonably requested.

ParsaFood Global may investigate the complaint and remove or restrict access to the disputed material at its sole discretion.

Submission of a complaint does not guarantee removal of content.

9. Counter-Notification

Users whose content has been removed may submit a counter-notification providing evidence that they have the legal right to use the disputed material.

ParsaFood Global may restore content if it determines, at its sole discretion, that restoration is appropriate or legally required.

10. Trademark Policy

The names ParsaFood Global, associated logos, branding elements, and service names may not be used without prior written authorization.

Users shall not:

• register confusingly similar domain names;
• create misleading social media accounts;
• use ParsaFood Global branding in advertisements;
• imply endorsement or affiliation where none exists.

11. Software and Website Technology

All software, programming code, databases, APIs, website architecture, user interface designs, search systems, and technical infrastructure remain the exclusive property of ParsaFood Global or its licensors unless otherwise stated.

Reverse engineering, decompiling, unauthorized access, copying, or redistribution is strictly prohibited.

12. Reservation of Rights

All rights not expressly granted under this Policy are reserved by ParsaFood Global and the respective intellectual property owners.

13. No Transfer of Ownership

Nothing contained on this website transfers ownership of any intellectual property to users, Buyers, Suppliers, or visitors.

Use of the Marketplace does not create any ownership rights in any intellectual property belonging to ParsaFood Global or third parties.

14. Limitation of Liability

ParsaFood Global operates as a Marketplace and does not independently verify ownership of all intellectual property submitted by third parties.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, ParsaFood Global shall not be liable for:

• inaccurate ownership claims;
• unauthorized uploads by users;
• intellectual property disputes between Buyers and Suppliers;
• third-party copyright claims;
• trademark disputes;
• patent disputes;
• losses arising from the use of third-party content.

Users remain solely responsible for the materials they upload or publish.

15. Enforcement

ParsaFood Global reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:

• remove content;
• suspend listings;
• suspend user accounts;
• terminate accounts;
• restrict Marketplace access;
• cooperate with legal authorities where required.

16. Policy Updates

ParsaFood Global reserves the right to amend this Intellectual Property Policy at any time.

The updated version becomes effective immediately upon publication on the website.

Continued use of the Marketplace constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

17. Contact Information

For intellectual property inquiries or infringement notices, please contact:

ParsaFood Global

Email: [Insert Email]

Website: www.parsafoodglobal.com