Intellectual Property & Takedown Policy

The 'TumkurConnect' brand name, logo, domain (tumkurconnect.in), original design, software source code, editorial content, and all other original creative works on the platform are our exclusive intellectual property and fully protected under Indian copyright law. Copying, reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works without prior written permission constitutes a legal violation.

You retain ownership of intellectual property in content (reviews, photos, business descriptions, etc.) you post on the platform. However, you grant TumkurConnect a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to display, store, promote, translate, and perform related technical operations on that content. Active use ceases when you delete the content; backup copies may persist for a limited period.

If you believe your copyright or trademark is infringed on the platform, send a written notice to the Grievance Officer at tumkurconnect@gmail.com. The notice must include all of the following:

• Full name, address, email, phone number, and signature (electronic signature accepted) of the rights holder.
• Clear description of the original work infringed and proof of ownership (copyright registration, original file link, etc.).
• Exact URL of the allegedly infringing content (full link to the TumkurConnect page).
• Good-faith declaration and statement that the information is accurate.
• Relevant identity proof (masked copy of Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License).

• Acknowledgement of complaint: within 24 hours.
• Initial assessment and removal of clearly infringing content: within 36 hours (per IT Rules).
• Final resolution and written response: within 15 days.
• Notice to alleged user: where appropriate, a counter-notice opportunity is provided.

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notice to the Grievance Officer within 14 days of the takedown. Include your identity, description of removed content, and a good-faith declaration that you have legal right to post it. Upon valid counter-notice, restoration will be considered.