Corporate notice: SourceUSA is a subsidiary of WWMalls Inc., a Montana corporation.
SourceUSA Copyright, Trademark & DMCA Policy
Version 1.0
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
This Copyright, Trademark & DMCA Policy ("Policy") governs intellectual
property matters relating to the SourceUSA Platform ("Platform"), operated
by SourceUSA, a subsidiary of WWMalls Inc., a Montana corporation ("SourceUSA," "we," "our," or
"us").
This Policy forms part of the SourceUSA Terms of Service.
1. Purpose
SourceUSA respects the intellectual property rights of manufacturers,
buyers, designers, engineers, software developers, authors, photographers,
and other rights holders.
Users are expected to respect the copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade
secrets, and other intellectual property rights of others when using the
Platform.
2. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise stated, users retain ownership of content they submit to
the Platform, including:
• product photographs;
• catalogs;
• brochures;
• engineering drawings;
• CAD files;
• technical specifications;
• software;
• logos;
• trademarks;
• marketing materials;
• documentation.
By submitting content, users represent that they possess the legal right to
submit and display that content.
3. Limited License to SourceUSA
By submitting content to the Platform, you grant SourceUSA a limited, non-
exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to:
• host;
• reproduce;
• display;
• transmit;
• index;
• distribute;
solely as necessary to operate, secure, maintain, promote, and improve the
Platform.
This license does not transfer ownership of your intellectual property.
4. Copyright Infringement
Users may not upload, distribute, reproduce, display, or otherwise use
copyrighted material without appropriate authorization.
SourceUSA reserves the right to remove material that it reasonably believes
infringes the rights of another person or entity.
5. Trademark Protection
Users may not:
• misuse another company's trademarks;
• falsely imply sponsorship or affiliation;
• use confusingly similar branding;
• misrepresent ownership of trade names or logos.
Manufacturers remain responsible for ensuring they have the right to use all
trademarks displayed in their profiles and product listings.
6. Patent Rights
SourceUSA does not determine:
• patent ownership;
• inventorship;
• validity;
• enforceability;
• freedom to operate.
Patent disputes remain the responsibility of the parties involved.
7. Trade Secrets
Users shall not knowingly upload another person's confidential or trade
secret information without authorization.
SourceUSA recommends that users execute appropriate confidentiality
agreements before sharing highly sensitive proprietary information.
8. DMCA Notice
If you believe material available on the Platform infringes your copyright, you
may submit a written notice containing:
• identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed;
• identification of the allegedly infringing material and its location on
the Platform;
• your name, address, telephone number, and email address;
• a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorized
by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;
• a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in your
notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the
copyright owner;
• your physical or electronic signature.
Incomplete notices may delay processing.
9. Counter-Notification
If content you submitted is removed due to a copyright claim and you believe
the removal was made in error, you may submit a counter-notification as
permitted under applicable law.
Counter-notifications should include sufficient information to identify the
removed material and explain the basis for your objection.
10. Repeat Infringers
SourceUSA may suspend or permanently terminate accounts belonging to
users who repeatedly infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
SourceUSA reserves the right to determine, in its reasonable discretion, what
constitutes repeated infringement.
11. Investigation
SourceUSA may:
• review infringement notices;
• request supporting documentation;
• temporarily disable access to disputed content;
• remove content;
• suspend accounts;
• cooperate with courts and law enforcement where legally required.
SourceUSA is not obligated to resolve ownership disputes between private
parties.
12. False Claims
Submitting knowingly false infringement notices or counter-notifications may
result in:
• rejection of the submission;
• suspension of Platform privileges;
• account termination;
• legal action where permitted by law.
Users are expected to act honestly and in good faith.
13. Reservation of Rights
SourceUSA reserves the right to remove any content that:
• violates this Policy;
• infringes intellectual property rights;
• exposes SourceUSA to potential legal liability;
• violates applicable law;
• violates the Terms of Service or other Platform policies.
14. Policy Updates
SourceUSA may revise this Policy from time to time.
Updated versions become effective upon publication on the Platform or as
otherwise required by law.
15. Designated Copyright Agent
DMCA notices and intellectual property inquiries should be directed to:
SourceUSA
Legal Department
Email: legal@sourceusa.co
Website: https://www.sourceusa.co
Mailing Address:
21 Mission Lane
Lakeside, Montana 59922
SourceUSA may designate and update its registered DMCA agent with the
U.S. Copyright Office as required by applicable law. Users should consult the
Platform for the current designated agent information.
16. Governing Law
This Policy shall be governed by the laws of the State of Montana and
applicable United States federal law, except where mandatory law provides
otherwise.