This policy sets out how intellectual property is owned, licensed and transferred in TarraCoata engagements, and how to report suspected infringement.
1. TarraCoata property
TarraCoata owns, or holds a licence to, all of the following, and nothing in a client engagement transfers them:
- The TarraCoata and TarraOne names, logos, wordmarks, colour system and visual identity.
- The TarraOne platform, including its source code, architecture, data model, prompts, AI configurations, and documentation.
- Reusable frameworks, component libraries, boilerplates, internal tooling, automation recipes and methodologies developed before or independently of your project ("Background IP").
- The content of www.tarracoata.com, including copy, case studies, illustrations, 3D assets and photography.
2. Client-delivered assets
Subject to payment in full of all amounts due for an engagement, TarraCoata assigns to the client all rights, title and interest in the project-specific deliverables created for that client:
- Bespoke source code written specifically for the project.
- Bespoke visual design, layouts, and design files produced for the project.
- Project-specific content authored by us for the client.
- Data, configurations and records created within the client's systems.
Until payment in full, deliverables are licensed to the client only for review and testing, and no production use is permitted.
3. Background IP licence
Where a deliverable incorporates TarraCoata Background IP, ownership of that Background IP is retained by TarraCoata and the client receives a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, modify and host it as part of the delivered work. That licence does not permit extracting the Background IP for resale, sublicensing as a standalone product, or use in a competing offering.
4. Third-party components
Deliverables may include open-source libraries, fonts, stock media and third-party services. These remain the property of their owners and are supplied under their own licences. We select components with licences compatible with the client's intended use, disclose material licence obligations, and pass through any subscription-based asset licences in the client's name where possible. The client is responsible for maintaining those licences after handover.
5. Source code
Unless otherwise agreed in writing:
- Bespoke code is delivered to a repository the client controls, with full history.
- The client may modify, extend or engage other developers to maintain it.
- TarraCoata may retain a copy for support, warranty and internal reference, under confidentiality.
- TarraCoata retains the right to reuse general knowledge, techniques and non-client-specific patterns learned during the engagement.
6. Branding and trademarks
Brand assets we design for a client (logo, wordmark, brand system) are assigned to the client on payment in full. The client is responsible for trademark clearance and registration. Neither party may use the other's marks except: TarraCoata may display the client's name and logo in a portfolio and case study unless the client objects in writing; the client may state that TarraCoata built the solution.
7. Portfolio and publicity
We may present non-confidential aspects of completed work — screenshots, descriptions, outcomes — in our portfolio, on social channels and in proposals. Confidential data is never shown. A client may request removal or an embargo period in writing at any time and we will comply within 30 days.
8. AI-assisted work
Where AI tools contribute to a deliverable, the output is treated as part of the deliverable and assigned under Section 2. Because generative models can produce similar output for different users, we cannot warrant absolute uniqueness; see the AI Usage & Disclaimer. We check AI-assisted deliverables for obvious third-party similarity before handover.
9. Client-supplied materials
The client warrants that any content, data, imagery, fonts or trademarks it supplies are lawfully licensed for the intended use, and indemnifies TarraCoata against claims arising from those materials.
10. Reporting infringement
If you believe content on our site or platform infringes your rights, send a notice to tarracoatainfo@gmail.com containing: identification of the protected work; the URL of the allegedly infringing material; your contact details; a statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is unauthorised; and a statement that the information is accurate. We review notices promptly and may remove or disable access to the material pending resolution. Counter-notices may be sent to the same address.
11. Enforcement
TarraCoata actively enforces its intellectual property rights and may seek injunctive relief, damages and costs against unauthorised copying of its platform, code, brand or content.
12. Contact
Intellectual property matters: tarracoatainfo@gmail.com · [Registered Address].