Intellectual Property Rights Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2026

This Intellectual Property Rights Policy ("IP Policy") clarifies how TerminalStreet LLC ("TerminalStreet," "we," "us," "our") addresses intellectual property rights in relation to our services, and outlines both our rights and yours when using our platform and services. This Policy supplements our Terms of Service and applies to all users of TerminalStreet services.

1. Definitions

For clarity, the following definitions apply throughout this IP Policy:

• "Client Content" means all data, information, materials, code, or other content provided by you to TerminalStreet for processing, storage, or use in connection with our services.
• "Deliverables" means the specific work products, software, code, designs, models, or other outputs developed by TerminalStreet for you as specified in a statement of work, project agreement, or other contract.
• "Pre-existing IP" means intellectual property that was created, developed, or acquired by either party prior to or independent of the services provided under any agreement between you and TerminalStreet.
• "Project IP" means intellectual property that is newly created in the process of providing services to you.
• "TerminalStreet IP" means our proprietary technology, methodologies, algorithms, models, platforms, software, tools, interfaces, know-how, and other intellectual property that we use to provide our services.
• "Improvements" means enhancements, modifications, or developments to TerminalStreet IP that arise during the provision of services.
• "Open Source Materials" means software, code, or other materials that are distributed under an open source, copyleft, or community source license.

2. Ownership of Intellectual Property

2.1 Client Content and Confidential Information

You retain all rights, title, and interest in and to your Client Content and confidential information. By using our services, you grant TerminalStreet a limited license to use your Client Content solely as necessary to provide the services you've requested.

We will not use your confidential information or Client Content for any purpose other than providing our services to you, except as permitted by our agreements with you or as required by law.

2.2 TerminalStreet IP

TerminalStreet retains all rights, title, and interest in and to TerminalStreet IP, including any Improvements to TerminalStreet IP, regardless of whether such Improvements were suggested by or created with input from you.

When using our services, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use TerminalStreet IP solely as necessary to receive and use our services, subject to the restrictions in our Terms of Service and any specific agreement between us.

2.3 Deliverables

Ownership of Deliverables will be specified in your contract, statement of work, or other agreement with TerminalStreet. Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Custom Development Projects: Upon full payment, you will own the specific custom code, designs, or other Deliverables created exclusively for you as specified in the agreement.
• Consulting Services: You will own reports, analyses, and recommendations created specifically for you.
• Training Services: TerminalStreet retains ownership of all training materials, with a license granted to you to use these materials for internal business purposes.
• AI and Machine Learning Services: Ownership of AI models and algorithms will be specified in your agreement, with typical arrangements detailed in Section 2.4.

Any transfer of ownership to Deliverables excludes any TerminalStreet IP incorporated into or used to create such Deliverables. For such TerminalStreet IP, you receive only the license rights specified in Section 2.2 or in your specific agreement.

2.4 AI and Machine Learning Models

AI and machine learning models, algorithms, and datasets present unique intellectual property considerations. Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement:

• Base Models: TerminalStreet retains ownership of all base models, algorithms, and architectures.
• Training Data: You retain ownership of your proprietary data used to train models. TerminalStreet retains ownership of any pre-existing datasets we provide.
• Trained Models: Models trained exclusively on your data for your specific use case may be owned by you upon full payment, subject to TerminalStreet's retention of rights to the underlying architecture and training methodologies.
• General Learnings: TerminalStreet may retain and use general learnings, techniques, algorithms, and skills acquired during the development process, provided that we do not use or disclose your confidential information.
• Model Outputs: You generally own the outputs generated by models when used in your business operations, subject to the terms of your specific agreement.

2.5 Feedback and Suggestions

If you provide TerminalStreet with feedback, suggestions, or ideas about our services, you grant TerminalStreet a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, incorporate, and commercialize such feedback without attribution or compensation.

This does not apply to your confidential information or proprietary technology that you disclose under a separate non-disclosure agreement or to your Client Content.

3. Open Source Software

3.1 TerminalStreet's Use of Open Source Software

TerminalStreet may use open source software in our services and Deliverables. We are committed to complying with the terms of the applicable open source licenses. Upon request, we will provide information about open source components incorporated into Deliverables, including license terms that may affect your use of the Deliverables.

3.2 Open Source License Compliance

When we incorporate open source software into Deliverables, we will:

• Select open source components with licenses appropriate for your intended use
• Comply with all attribution and notice requirements
• Avoid incorporating components with licenses that would require you to disclose proprietary source code (such as GPL), unless explicitly agreed
• Maintain records of open source components and their licenses
• Provide documentation on open source components as part of the Deliverables

3.3 Your Responsibilities

When using Deliverables containing open source components, you are responsible for:

• Complying with all applicable open source license terms
• Maintaining required attributions and notices when distributing or modifying the Deliverables
• Obtaining legal advice regarding open source compliance if necessary for your use case

4. Intellectual Property Protection

4.1 TerminalStreet's IP Protection

TerminalStreet protects its intellectual property through various means, including:

• Copyrights: Our software, content, documentation, and other original works are protected by copyright laws
• Trademarks: Our name, logo, product names, and service marks are protected trademarks
• Patents: Certain aspects of our technology may be protected by patents or pending patent applications
• Trade Secrets: We maintain confidentiality of proprietary processes, algorithms, and know-how

You agree not to challenge, contest, or otherwise impair the validity of TerminalStreet's intellectual property rights.

4.2 Protection of Your IP

We respect your intellectual property rights and will take reasonable measures to protect your IP, including:

• Maintaining confidentiality of your proprietary information
• Implementing appropriate security measures to protect your Client Content
• Honoring your ownership rights as specified in our agreements
• Requiring our employees and contractors to comply with confidentiality obligations

4.3 IP Registration and Protection Strategy

For custom development projects or significant IP creation, we may discuss IP registration strategies with you, including:

• Recommendations for copyright registration for software and creative works
• Guidance on potential patent protection for novel technological innovations
• Advice on trademark registration for new brands or product names
• Best practices for trade secret protection

Implementing these recommendations would be your responsibility and is not included in our standard services unless explicitly agreed in writing.

5. IP Warranties and Indemnification

5.1 TerminalStreet's Warranties

Unless otherwise specified in a written agreement, TerminalStreet warrants that:

• The services and Deliverables we provide will not knowingly infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• We have the necessary rights and licenses to provide our services and Deliverables to you
• We will notify you of any third-party materials, including open source components, incorporated into Deliverables

5.2 Limitations

Our warranties do not apply to:

• Modifications to the Deliverables made by anyone other than TerminalStreet
• Issues arising from combination of the Deliverables with products or services not provided by TerminalStreet
• Infringement resulting from compliance with your specific instructions or requirements
• Client Content provided by you
• Use of the Deliverables in a manner not contemplated by our agreement

5.3 Remedies

If a Deliverable is or may become subject to an intellectual property infringement claim, TerminalStreet may, at our option:

• Modify the Deliverable to make it non-infringing while maintaining substantially equivalent functionality
• Obtain rights for you to continue using the Deliverable
• Replace the Deliverable with a non-infringing equivalent
• As a last resort, terminate your right to use the infringing portion and refund an equitable portion of fees paid

5.4 Indemnification

Subject to the limitations in our Terms of Service and specific client agreements, TerminalStreet will defend, indemnify, and hold you harmless from third-party claims alleging that our services or Deliverables infringe that third party's intellectual property rights, provided that you:

• Promptly notify us of any such claim
• Allow us to control the defense and settlement of the claim
• Provide reasonable cooperation in the defense of the claim
• Do not make any admissions or settlements without our prior written consent

You agree to indemnify and hold TerminalStreet harmless from third-party claims arising from:

• Your Client Content
• Your use of the services or Deliverables in violation of our Terms or this IP Policy
• Modifications you make to the Deliverables
• Your combination of the Deliverables with third-party products or services

6. IP in Specific Services

6.1 AI & Machine Learning Services

For AI and machine learning services, in addition to Section 2.4:

• Data Rights: You must have all necessary rights to provide any data used for training AI models
• Model Deployment: Rights to deploy models on different platforms or environments will be specified in your agreement
• Continuous Learning: Terms for ongoing model improvement and retraining will be addressed in your service agreement
• Ethical Use: You agree to use AI models in accordance with our AI Ethics Policy

6.2 Blockchain & Crypto Services

For blockchain and cryptocurrency related services:

• Smart Contracts: Ownership and license rights for smart contract code will be specified in your agreement
• Token IP: IP rights related to token design, functionality, and branding will be addressed in your specific agreement
• Blockchain Implementations: Rights to blockchain implementations will depend on whether they use public, permissioned, or private blockchains and will be specified in your agreement
• Open Source Components: Many blockchain technologies rely heavily on open source components, which will be documented as specified in Section 3

6.3 Training & Workshop Services

For training and workshop services:

• Training Materials: TerminalStreet retains ownership of all training materials, presentations, and documentation
• License to Use: You receive a non-exclusive license to use training materials for internal business purposes only
• Recording: Recording of training sessions requires TerminalStreet's prior written consent
• Participant Content: You retain ownership of any materials you create during workshops or training sessions

6.4 Outsourcing & Team Building Services

For outsourcing and team augmentation services:

• Work Made for Hire: Unless otherwise specified, work performed by outsourced teams will typically be considered "work made for hire" belonging to you upon payment
• Development Tools: TerminalStreet retains ownership of development tools, templates, and methodologies used by outsourced teams
• Pre-existing IP: Clear identification of pre-existing IP will be documented at the start of the engagement
• Knowledge Transfer: Terms for documentation and knowledge transfer at the conclusion of outsourcing engagements will be specified in your agreement

7. IP Dispute Resolution

Any disputes regarding intellectual property rights will be resolved according to the dispute resolution provisions in our Terms of Service or your specific client agreement.

For disputes specifically related to intellectual property rights, we encourage informal resolution through direct discussion before pursuing formal dispute resolution mechanisms.

8. IP Policy Updates

We may update this IP Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes through our website or by email. Your continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated IP Policy.

The current version of this IP Policy is always available on our website.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this IP Policy or intellectual property matters, please contact:

[email protected]