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 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 web site or through emails / 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 United States 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 Web site. 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.
Further, I acknowledge that determining who an author is and/or who will own all or part of the copyright I file is my responsibility. I acknowledge that I have the right to register my work for a copyright and am not infringing on the work of another in doing so. I indemnify and hold harmless CIL against any and all claims made by third parties in connection with this copyright registration and/or copyright ownership. In the event that CIL is sued by any third party in connection with my copyright registration, I agree to pay CIL's costs, disbursements, and attorneys fees. I acknowledge that the 100% money back guarantee means that if the copyright application is rejected by the U.S. Copyright due to any error on the part of CIL (e.g. CIL incorrectly transposing my information on the application, filing the wrong form, or failing to execute the application), CIL will correct any errors and resubmit at no charge to me. If CIL submits my application three times to the US Copyright Office because it was rejected by the Copyright Office due to CIL error, and it is still not accepted, CIL will refund 100% of my money (services fees and filing fees only). If the copyright application is rejected by the U.S. Copyright Office because of an error on my part (improperly filling out the form, incorrectly describing one or more author's contributions to the work, etc.), CIL will resubmit the application to the Copyright Office but reserves the right to charge me $20 to make the corrections, as well as additional postage fees.
I understand that due to terrorism concerns, all packages delivered to the U.S. Copyright Office are screened offsite. This can delay the actual delivery to the U.S. 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 the appropriate copies of my work required by the U.S. Copyright Office. If my work is published and hard copies (including already printed books, cds, dvds, etc.) were sent in to CIL, I am responsible for sending in additional copies to CIL for completion of the copyright process.
I acknowledge that if I choose to have materials physically sent to the U.S. 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.
For logo copyright submissions, I acknowledge that I have read
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 U.S. Copyright because it is deemed to be a trademark, 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, ClL is entitled to keep $25 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.
I agree that a portion of the fee for the copyright package I select goes towards the drafting of the initial copyright application form. I acknowledge that CIL may have questions about what I completed online that result in redrafting of the application prior to filing. Once the initial copyright application has been submitted, CIL's drafting services are completed, and thus the portion of the fee that I paid for said service has been earned by CIL. Should I cancel my order before the application and my work are sent to the US Copyright Office, I am only entitled to a refund of $35.
I acknowledge that if I choose the 48-hour filing option, that means that within 48 hours from the business day (M-F) my work 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 24-hour filing option, that means that within 24 hours from the business day my work 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 48- or 24-hour time period will not begin to run until my response is received.
Further, I acknowledge that once the copyright application has been accepted by the U.S. 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.