As consideration for the services provided by Click&Copyright, I agree to the following:
I acknowledge that the only services provided by Click Industries, Ltd (CIL) through
clickandcopyright.com (collectively referred to as "CIL") are copying and populating
the exact information I provide while placing my order, paying the registration
fee, and either uploading my work to the US Copyright Office for registration or
mailing my work via the delivery method of my choosing.
I understand that CIL is not acting as my attorney in any way and that the information
provided on this website or through email/phone conversations with CIL's employees
or agents is not legal advice on which I can rely. I understand that the help screens
and other information contained on this site consist of general information regarding
copyright registrations and copyright law. I acknowledge and agree that CIL is not
acting as my attorney with regard to the use of this site, the registration of my
copyright, and any issues with regard to the work which I am registering with the
US Copyright Office. I acknowledge that because the information I provide while
using this website goes directly to the US Copyright Office, it is my responsibility
to make sure that it is correct and that I understand how the rights of any others
who may have worked on or co-created the work are affected. I further acknowledge
that the particular facts and circumstances with regard to the registration of my
copyright may require the assistance of an attorney instead of using a service like
the one provided by this website. If CIL determines that your order is too legally
complex for CIL’s filing service, CIL reserves the right to cancel your order and
refund your money in full at any time prior to filing. I hereby release and forever
discharge CIL, its officers, directors, and shareholders from any and all causes
of action I may have against them in connection to the registration of my copyright
based on any information I provided that was populated onto the copyright application.
I acknowledge that CIL is not responsible for any errors I make in completing CIL's
online copyright registration process.
I acknowledge that CIL is not responsible for any errors I make in completing CIL's
online copyright registration process.
I understand that due to terrorism concerns, all packages delivered to the US Copyright
Office are screened offsite. This can delay the actual delivery to the US Copyright
Office and recording of the receipt of my work/application. Also, occasionally,
the work is irradiated by the Copyright Office during the screening process. If
irradiation of my work occurs, it is my responsibility to send CIL replacement copies
of my work if notified of this by the US Copyright Office. If my work is published
in hard copy form (as opposed to digitally), I am responsible for sending the required
two copies of the best edition to CIL for completion of the copyright process.
I acknowledge that if I choose to have materials physically sent to the US Copyright
Office rather than electronically submitted, there will be an additional charge
to cover shipping and handling. Packages are priced based on electronic submission.
If I select a package that includes multiple submissions, I understand that I will
be charged this additional fee each time I request that CIL mail my materials, regardless
of the overall package fee. I also agree that, if I choose to upload my files, I
must follow the directions provided to me during the upload process and alert CIL
when I have finished uploading my files. The 24-hour or 5-day timeframe does not
start until I click the required button confirming that my files have been fully
uploaded. Additionally, after I confirm that I have fully uploaded my files, I am
unable to add any files or modify the order. If I decide to add additional files
after CIL has submitted my registration, I acknowledge that I must place another
order (or use another credit, in the case of an Annual Package) in order to do so.
For logo copyright submissions, I acknowledge that I have read the logo copyright
test found at https://www.clickandcopyright.com/logo-copyright-test.aspx and have
concluded that my logo contains enough original authorship for it to be registered
as a copyright. I further acknowledge that should my logo submission be rejected
by the US Copyright because it does not countain enough original authorship, I am
not entitled to a refund of any kind. If, upon receipt of my logo, CIL informs me
that it believes the logo will be rejected by the Copyright Office, and I decide
to cancel my order in light of this, ClL is entitled to keep $35 as a processing
fee. In that case, all other sums I have paid will be refunded. I specifically acknowledge
that CIL's belief that my logo will be rejected by the US Copyright Office is not
legal advice, but merely an opinion based on other similar logos submitted in the
past by CIL, and I am free to submit my logo to the US Copyright Office regardless.
For website copyright submissions, I acknowledge that I must deliver the files I
wish to be protected; CIL will not extract the material from my website on my behalf.
I must submit image files (JPGs of my designs, screenshots, etc.), text files, or
both, depending on which aspect(s) of the work I would like protected; those files
must correspond to the information I have provided as the author’s contribution(s).
(An author who is responsible for text only should not upload designs or images,
for example, but rather the text he or she wishes to protect.) I acknowledge that
any customer refusal to upload the appropriate files, or to transmit them to CIL
following alternative instructions should CIL systems be down, for any reason is
not an acceptable basis for a full refund. If I choose to cancel my order rather
than submit my website files, CIL is entitled to keep a processing fee of $35.
I agree that a portion of the fee for the copyright package I select goes towards
the preparation of the initial copyright application. I acknowledge that CIL may
have questions about what I completed online that result in redrafting of the application
prior to filing. Once CIL has begun work on my order, which includes initiating
email or telephone correspondence with me about my order, and I decide to cancel
my order before the application and my work are sent to the US Copyright Office,
I am only entitled to a refund of 60% of my total fees paid. I further acknowledge
that after my application and work are sent to the US Copyright Office, the services
of CIL are concluded and I am not entitled to a refund of any kind.
I acknowledge that if I choose the Complete Package filing option, that means that
within 5 days from the business day my work and registration information arrives
at CIL, not including weekends or national holidays, my work and application will
be sent to the US Copyright Office via either two-day USPS priority mail or e-filing,
depending on how I chose to submit my work to CIL. I acknowledge that if I choose
the Verified Package filing option, that means that within 24 hours from the business
day my work and registration information arrives at CIL, not including weekends
or national holidays, my work and application will be sent to the US Copyright Office
via either e-filing or FedEx Overnight. I further acknowledge that if CIL has a
question about my work and/or application and is waiting for a response from me,
the work will not be sent until I've answered the inquiry from CIL and the appropriate
time period will not begin to run until my response is received.
I acknowledge that if I select the Annual Package filing option, I receive 6 separate
submissions during the year between my signup date and the 1-year anniversary of
that initial order. Any unused credits will be lost, if not used by that 1-year
anniversary. I acknowledge that when I pay for an Annual Package, I will be charged
the package fee during my initial order; I will not be charged for my 5 subsequent
credits. If, however, I choose to mail any of the 5 subsequent packages, I will
be charged the shipping fee for each of these orders. I also acknowledge that after
CIL has processed the first order associated with my Annual Package, and I decide
not to use up the rest of my Annual Package credits, I am entitled to no refund.
Further, I acknowledge that once the copyright application has been accepted by
the US Copyright Office, the services of CIL are concluded.
I agree that all services were provided by CIL within the State of Minnesota and
that my use of this site is deemed to have occurred in Minnesota. If I institute
any legal proceeding against CIL or its employees, agents, officers, or directors,
I agree that I will do so in Hennepin County District Court, Minneapolis, Minnesota,
and I acknowledge that Hennepin County District Court is the proper venue for any
disputes and that said court shall have both subject matter and personal jurisdiction
over me and my claims. Further, I agree that the only damages I am entitled to are
the amount of money I paid CIL for the services rendered and that I am not entitled
to any other damages whatsoever. Further, I agree that the non-prevailing party
in any litigation pursuant to the services/products provided by CIL shall pay the
prevailing party's reasonable costs, disbursements and attorney fees.
If I attempt a chargeback on my credit card after CIL has provided the services
as set forth above, I agree that I will pay all of CIL's reasonable costs, disbursements,
and/or attorney fees (with a minimum of $150) expended in the preparation of all
documents used to prove to the credit card company that the services were provided
and in all dealings (including phone conversations, etc.) with the credit card company
to successfully resolve the matter. Further, if for some reason a chargeback is
issued after the services have been provided by CIL and CIL commences a lawsuit
against me, I agree that at CIL's discretion it can institute an action in Hennepin
County District Court, Minneapolis, Minnesota and that said court will have personal
and subject matter jurisdiction over me and the case. I agree that in such case
I will pay all of CIL's reasonable costs, disbursements, and attorney fees, including
but not limited to collection costs incurred by CIL to collect said attorney fees
and expenses.