Introduction
At Rim Locals ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. This Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy ("Policy") outlines how we handle intellectual property rights, including the protection of copyrighted material, trademarks, and other proprietary content shared or posted by users on our platform. By using our services, you agree to comply with this Policy and understand our approach to managing intellectual property rights.

Copyright Infringement

Rim Locals respects copyright law and expects users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been infringed upon by content posted on our platform, we provide a process to report such infringements. To file a copyright complaint, please provide the following information to our designated copyright agent:

1. A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
2. A description of the location where the material you claim is infringing is located on our platform.
3. Your contact information, including your name, email address, and telephone number.
4. 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.
5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Intellectual Property Ownership

The content and materials provided on the Rim Locals platform, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, software, and other multimedia content, are the property of Rim Locals or its licensors. These materials are protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not use, reproduce, modify, distribute, or otherwise exploit any content or materials from Rim Locals without the express written permission of the respective rights holder.

User-Generated Content

When you upload, post, or share content on Rim Locals, you retain ownership of your intellectual property rights in the content. However, by uploading content to our platform, you grant Rim Locals a non-exclusive, royalty-free, transferable, and sublicensable license to use, display, distribute, and reproduce your content for the purpose of operating and promoting our services.

You are responsible for ensuring that the content you upload does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Trademark Policy

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names used on Rim Locals, including but not limited to the Rim Locals name and logo, are the property of Rim Locals or their respective owners. You may not use, display, or reproduce any trademarks from our platform without the express written consent of the trademark owner.

DMCA Compliance

Rim Locals complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and other applicable copyright laws. If you believe your content has been removed due to an error or misidentification, you may file a counter-notification with our copyright agent. The counter-notification must include:

1. Your contact information, including your name, address, and telephone number.
2. A description of the material that was removed or disabled and the location where it appeared before it was removed.
3. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you believe the material was removed due to a mistake or misidentification.
4. Your consent to jurisdiction in the federal court for the district in which you reside.

Repeat Infringers

Rim Locals will terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers of copyright or intellectual property rights. We reserve the right to take further action as necessary to protect the intellectual property rights of others.

Limitation of Liability

Rim Locals is not responsible for any infringement of intellectual property rights caused by the actions of its users. Users are solely responsible for ensuring that the content they upload does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Modifications to This Policy

We may update or modify this Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. It is your responsibility to review this Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy or need to file a copyright complaint, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@rimlocals.com
• Mail: Rim Locals, Lake Drive, Crestline, CA 92325