Intellectual Property Policy

Nanotech Academy (Division of Best Nanotech Pvt Ltd) 523-24, 5th Floor, Tower A Emaar Digital Greens, Sector-61 Gurugram–122011, Haryana, India Email: talent@bestnanotech.in | Phone: ‪+91 98188 17303‬Nanotech Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting intellectual property (“IP”) rights and expects all users—including instructors, learners, and suppliers—to do the same. This Intellectual Property Policy (“Policy”) explains our approach to copyright, trademark, and other IP matters on www.nanotechacademy.in (the “Site”). It operates under Indian law, including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (and its rules), and the Copyright Act, 1957.

1. Scope and Principles

  • This Policy applies to all content hosted or shared on the Site, including video lectures, text, images, code, quizzes, assignments, and downloadable materials (“Content”).
  • You warrant that you own or are licensed to use any Content you upload and that such Content does not infringe third-party rights.
  • We do not pre-screen all Content for legal compliance; instead, we respond to valid notices of alleged infringement.

2. Copyright Infringement and Takedown Procedure

  • Repeat Infringer Policy. Users receiving more than two valid copyright notices in a 12-month period may have their account suspended or terminated.
  • How to File a Copyright Takedown Notice.

    You must be the rights owner or an authorised agent.

    Submit a written notice including:
    – Your name, address, email, and phone number.
    – Identification of the copyrighted work (title, description).
    – Location of the infringing Content on our Site (URL, course name, instructor).
    – A statement: “I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate, and I am the copyright owner or authorised to act on the owner’s behalf.”
    – Your electronic signature (e.g., “/s/ Jane Doe”).

    Send to our Designated Agent (Section 6).

  • Our Response.

    We will remove or disable access to the alleged infringing Content promptly.

    We will notify the user who posted the Content and provide a copy of your notice.

  • Counter-Notification.

    If your Content is removed and you believe this was an error or you have permission, you may submit a counter-notice including:
    – Your name, address, email, and phone number.
    – Identification of the removed Content and its prior location.
    – A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good-faith belief the Content was removed by mistake.
    – Consent to the jurisdiction of the courts in Delhi and to service of process by mail.
    – Your electronic signature (e.g., “/s/ Jane Doe”).

    Upon receipt, we will restore the Content after 14 days unless the original complainant files a court action.

You must be the rights owner or an authorised agent.

Submit a written notice including:
– Your name, address, email, and phone number.
– Identification of the copyrighted work (title, description).
– Location of the infringing Content on our Site (URL, course name, instructor).
– A statement: “I declare, under penalty of perjury, that the information in this notice is accurate, and I am the copyright owner or authorised to act on the owner’s behalf.”
– Your electronic signature (e.g., “/s/ Jane Doe”).

Non-Use and Non-Disclosure

  • The Receiving Party shall use Confidential Information only for the Purpose and shall not use it for any other purpose.
  • The Receiving Party shall not disclose Confidential Information to any third party except to those of its officers, employees, consultants, and agents who (i) need to know for the Purpose and (ii) are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those herein.
  • The Receiving Party shall protect Confidential Information using at least the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information, but in no event less than a reasonable standard of care.
  • If compelled by law or court order to disclose Confidential Information, the Receiving Party shall give prompt written notice to the Disclosing Party (unless prohibited by law) and cooperate in seeking a protective order or other appropriate remedy.

Return or Destruction

Upon the Disclosing Party’s written request or upon termination of this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall promptly (a) cease all use of the Confidential Information, and (b) return or destroy (at the Disclosing Party’s option) all materials containing or embodying Confidential Information, including all copies, extracts, and summaries.

No License or Other Rights

Nothing in this Agreement grants any license, ownership, or other rights in or to any Confidential Information or any intellectual property of the Disclosing Party, except the limited right to use for the Purpose. Neither Party is obligated to proceed with any proposed transaction.

Term and Survival

  • This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of three (3) years unless terminated earlier by either Party upon thirty (30) days’ written notice.
  • The obligations of non-use and non-disclosure with respect to each item of Confidential Information shall survive for a period of five (5) years from the date of disclosure or until such time as the Confidential Information falls within an exclusion set forth in Section 3, whichever is later.

Remedies

The Receiving Party acknowledges that monetary damages may be inadequate to remedy a breach of this Agreement and agrees that the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief or specific performance, in addition to any other remedies available at law or equity.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India without reference to conflict of laws principles. The Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New Delhi, India.

Miscellaneous

  • Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior discussions and agreements.
  • Amendment. No amendment or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
  • Assignment. Neither Party may assign or transfer this Agreement without the other Party’s prior written consent, except in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or substantially all of its assets.
  • Severability. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
  • Waiver. No failure to enforce any provision shall constitute a waiver of any right.