Taskpull respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same. This Trademark Policy outlines how we protect trademarks (including our own Taskpull brand) and how to report trademark infringements on the Platform. It also provides guidelines for permissible use of Busymet’s name and trademarks.

1. Taskpull Trademarks and Brand Usage
“Taskpull” and our logos, slogans (“Get Busy, Get Met” if applicable, etc.), and any other brand features are trademarks or service marks owned by Taskpull (referred here as “Taskpull Marks”). These are valuable assets of our company. We take misuse of our brand seriously.

1. Permissible Use: You may use the Taskpull name to refer to our service accurately (e.g., “I found a freelancer on Taskpull” or a review stating “Taskpull is a freelancing platform”). Such nominative use is allowed as long as it’s truthful and not misleading. You may also use Taskpull’s name or logo with our explicit permission in the context of approved partnerships or marketing campaigns. If you’re a Seller on Taskpull, you can mention that in your resume or marketing (“Freelancer at Taskpull”) – that’s generally fine.

2. Prohibited Use: Do not use Taskpull’s name, logo, or variations thereof in a way that confuses others into thinking your products, services, or communications are from or endorsed by Taskpull when they are not. For example:

   1. Do not name your website or business in a way that includes “Taskpull” (e.g., Taskpullconsulting.com would be problematic).

   2. Do not modify our logos or combine them with your own marks without permission.

   3. No merchandise or swag with our logo should be produced without authorization.

   4. Do not use our logo as your profile picture or in a way that implies you work for Taskpull (unless you actually do).

3. Downloadable Media: If we provide press kits or brand asset files, use them as provided. Do not stretch, recolor, or alter the logo. Maintain provided clear space and minimum sizes.

4. Statements: Any public statements or press releases that mention Taskpull should be reviewed by us if they imply any partnership or endorsement. Simply mentioning you use Taskpull likely doesn’t need approval, but say, a blog post titled “Taskpull recommends our service” would be unacceptable unless true (and we rarely endorse specific third parties).

We reserve the right to revoke permission to use our marks at any time if use is not consistent with this policy or our brand standards.

2. Respecting Third-Party Trademarks
Users on Taskpull must ensure that their listings and delivered work do not infringe on third-party trademark rights. Trademark infringement can occur, for example, if you use someone else’s trademarked name or logo in a way likely to confuse or falsely imply affiliation.

1. Listings and Gigs: When creating a service listing, do not use trademarked names inappropriately to attract views. For instance, a gig titled “Expert Photoshop Services” is fine (Photoshop is a trademark but here it describes you use Adobe’s software legitimately). But a gig titled “Create Nike-like Logo” or “Professional Disney Cartoon of You” could be problematic as it might imply affiliation or unauthorized use of those brands. Similarly, don’t offer to “design a logo for your business – better than Coca-Cola!” using others’ marks in comparisons in a misleading way.

2. Digital Products: If selling digital assets, ensure they don’t contain trademarked logos or characters unless they are public domain or you have rights. E.g., selling a t-shirt design with a famous sports team logo would be infringement unless you’re licensed.

3. Metatags/Keywords: Don’t stuff trademarked names in your gig’s hidden tags just to appear in searches for that brand. That can also be considered infringement or at least bad faith use.

If Taskpull gets a complaint that a user’s content or username infringes a trademark, we will investigate. For example, if your username is “CocaColaDesigner” and Coca-Cola complains, we’ll likely ask you to change it. Or if you use a company’s logo in your profile without rights, we’ll remove it.

3. Reporting Trademark Infringement
If you are a trademark owner (or an authorized agent of one) and believe a user on Taskpull is infringing your trademark, please send us a Trademark Complaint via email at ip@Taskpull.com. Your complaint should include:

1. Identification of the trademarked word, logo, etc. that you claim is being infringed (e.g., “ACME™ registered trademark, Reg. No. 123456, for widgets”).

2. The country or jurisdiction of your trademark registration, if applicable.

3. The Taskpull user or content that you believe infringes your trademark. Provide specific URLs or usernames. For example, link to the gig or profile in question, and describe how they use your mark.

4. An explanation of how you believe the use is infringing – e.g., “User is using our registered brand name in their profile name and selling services under it, which is likely to confuse customers” or “The gig is offering fake products bearing our trademark.”

5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by you (the trademark owner), your agent, or the law.

6. A statement attesting that the information you’re providing is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the trademark owner or authorized to act on their behalf.

7. Your contact information: full name, company (if applicable), address, email, and phone number. If you have legal counsel, their details can be included too.

8. Signature: If via email, an electronic signature or typed name at the end will do, indicating it’s official.

Once we receive a complete complaint, our team will:

1. Review and Acknowledge: We may reach out to you if more info is needed. We typically acknowledge receipt within a few business days.

2. Notify the User: We generally forward the complaint (or the relevant parts) to the affected user, asking for their response or removal of the content. We’ll give them a chance to respond with any defense (e.g., they might claim nominative fair use or that you gave permission, etc.).

3. Remove or Disable if Clear Infringement: If it’s evident that the use is infringing (like using someone’s logo on their profile without reason), we will remove or disable the offending content. In serious or repeated cases, we may suspend the user’s account.

4. Counter-Notice: In some cases, a user might dispute the claim, saying their use is lawful (perhaps the word is generic or they have a different brand in a different region, etc.). We will evaluate such responses. If it’s a simple misunderstanding (e.g., two companies with similar names in different countries), we’ll try to mediate a solution. If the user provides evidence of a right to use the mark (maybe a license), we’ll consider that. Ultimately, if we’re unsure, we may ask the parties to resolve it legally offline while temporarily suspending the content to avoid consumer confusion in the meantime.

For copyright issues, our process is similar (per DMCA), but here focus is on trademark.

4. Username and Domain Name Issues
Usernames on Taskpull that include trademarks may be problematic. If you registered a username that contains a famous brand (e.g., “AppleGuru”), and Apple Inc. complains, we will likely require a change. We have the ability to rename usernames. We do this to prevent confusion or impersonation. Trademark owners who have concerns about a username can report it as outlined above.

Also, Taskpull’s own domain name (taskpull.com) and subdomains are our property. Users should not create external domains that imply association with Taskpull (like “busymet-support.com”). If we find such domains, we may pursue domain dispute resolution under ICANN rules if needed.

5. Use of Third-Party Trademarks in Your Work
Sellers: If your service involves creating content that includes a third-party’s trademark (like designing fan art with a company logo, or writing an article about a brand), be very careful. As a rule, do not offer gigs that explicitly will deliver unauthorized trademarked content. For example, Logo Design gigs – do not offer to recreate or modify existing logos of companies. Only design original logos. If a Buyer asks you to create something that might infringe a trademark (like “I need a cartoon of Mickey Mouse for my business”), you should refuse – it’s against our policies to do that, and it can get both of us in legal trouble.

If your work requires mentioning a trademarked term (like SEO services where you’ll mention optimizing for “Google”), that’s usually fine as nominative fair use. Just ensure it’s clear you are not Google or partnered with Google, etc.

6. Consequences of Trademark Violations
Users who infringe trademarks on Taskpull may face the following:

1. Removal of infringing material (gig taken down, profile edited, etc.).

2. Warnings or temporary account suspension.

3. For serious or repeated offenses, permanent account termination.

4. If legal action is threatened or taken by a trademark owner, we may provide relevant info as legally required and take action to comply with any court orders (like handing over infringing user data if subpoenaed, according to privacy laws).

We prefer to educate and warn users rather than immediately ban, especially if it seems like a naive mistake. However, clear bad actors (using others’ brands deliberately to mislead or scam) will be dealt with strictly.

7. Disclaimer
Taskpull is not responsible for user-generated content, but we strive to address any IP infringements promptly when notified. This Trademark Policy is not legal advice – it’s our framework. Trademark law can be complex; if you’re unsure whether your planned use of a name or logo is allowed, consider consulting an IP attorney.

Trademark owners: note that not every use of your mark by someone is infringement – they might be legally allowed (e.g. comparative advertising, descriptive use). We’ll act on valid complaints, but if a claim is questionable, we might ask for a court order or further evidence.

By using Taskpull, you agree to adhere to this policy. Always err on the side of originality and permission when dealing with trademarks on our platform.

For any questions about trademark use on Taskpull, contact us at legal@taskpull.com.