Intellectual Property & Licensing
Clear guidelines on ownership, licensing, and transfer of websites, domains, and deliverables.
This Policy governs the ownership, use, licensing, and transfer of websites, domains, software, designs, and related materials created, provided, or managed by Friendly Web Designs, Inc.
By engaging our services, submitting payment, or accessing any deliverables, you acknowledge and agree to be bound by this Policy.
Company Intellectual Property Ownership
What we own and retain rights to
All intellectual property developed, used, or provided by the Company remains the exclusive property of Friendly Web Designs, Inc., unless expressly transferred through a separate written agreement.
No ownership rights are conveyed to the Client beyond the limited license expressly granted under this Policy.
Copyright & Trademark Protection
Our protected brand assets
The names Friendly Web Designs and Friendly Web Services, associated logos, visual identifiers, templates, systems, methodologies, and branding elements are protected by copyright law and subject to trademark enforcement.
Unauthorized use may result in immediate termination of services and legal enforcement.
Client-Owned Materials
What you retain ownership of
Clients retain full ownership of materials they independently provide:
The Company makes no ownership claim over Client-provided materials.
License to Use Deliverables
Your rights to use what we create
Subject to compliance with this Policy and payment obligations, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use the website and related deliverables solely for your internal business purposes.
License remains valid while:
License does NOT permit:
- • Sell, sublicense, distribute, or reuse the website or code
- • Represent Company systems as your own work
- • Deploy deliverables on additional domains without approval
Domain Registration & Control
How we manage your domain
If a domain is purchased or registered through the Company:
The domain may be registered in the Company's name or under Company administrative control to ensure proper management, security, renewal, and billing.
Domain management does not imply ownership transfer until eligibility conditions are met.
12-Month Active Service Requirement
Required for domain & website transfer eligibility
You must maintain twelve (12) consecutive months of active, paid service to qualify for transfer.
Active service means:
- Continuous hosting and required services
- All invoices paid on time
- No unresolved chargebacks, disputes, or policy violations
Any interruption resets the eligibility period.
Transfer After Eligibility
What happens after 12 months
Upon successful completion of the 12-month requirement and written request, we will:
Domain Ownership
Transfer domain ownership to you
Website Copy
Provide a deployed copy of your website
Transfer excludes:
- • Proprietary internal component library and reusable code
- • Internal tools, automation, and reusable systems
- • Licensed or Company-owned intellectual property
Early Termination & Domain Purchase
Options if you leave before 12 months
If you terminate services before completing twelve consecutive months:
Fair Market Value Assessment
- • Registrar pricing and renewal costs
- • Comparable domain sales
- • Third-party valuation tools
- • Administrative and management costs
Pricing shall be commercially reasonable and non-punitive.
Company Termination Rights
When we may terminate services
The Company reserves the right to terminate services and revoke all licenses without refund if you:
Third-Party Content & Licensing
Stock images, fonts, and plugins
Some deliverables may include third-party components such as stock images, fonts, icons, and plugins. These remain subject to their respective license terms.
Client agrees to comply with all third-party license requirements. Licensing costs may be passed through to the Client where applicable.
Indemnification
Your responsibility to protect us
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Friendly Web Designs, Inc., its affiliates, officers, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising out of your breach of this Policy, unauthorized use of deliverables, or any third-party claim relating to your content or business operations.
Modifications
How we update this policy
We may update or modify this Policy at any time. Material changes will be communicated via email or posted notice on our website. Continued use of services after such notice constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact Information
Questions about this policy?
For questions, transfer requests, or concerns regarding this Policy, contact us: