Effective Date: February 5, 2026
Introduction
This Intellectual Property Policy explains the ownership, use, and protection of intellectual property associated with the UglyDot website, services, and materials. UglyDot operates as a trade name of CommerciaTrade Canada Corporation, a corporation incorporated in Canada and governed by the laws of Ontario and Canada.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
All intellectual property rights in and to the website, services, and related materials are owned by or licensed to CommerciaTrade Canada Corporation, unless expressly stated otherwise in writing. This includes copyrights, trade names, brand identifiers, logos, designs, software, source code, text, graphics, images, layouts, documentation, and other content made available through the website or services.
Trade Name and Brand Use
UglyDot is used as a business trade name and brand identifier. It is not a registered trademark. Use of the UglyDot name, branding, or associated visual elements in a manner that causes confusion, misrepresentation, or unfair competition is prohibited under applicable common law, passing off, and unfair competition principles. Nothing in this Policy grants any license or right to use the UglyDot name or branding without prior written consent.
Website Content and Copyright
All content displayed on the website or provided through services is protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual property laws. You may view, download, or print content for personal or internal business use only, provided that all copyright and proprietary notices are preserved. Any other use, including copying, modification, distribution, publication, or commercial exploitation, is prohibited without prior written permission.
Client Materials and Submissions
Any materials, information, or content provided by clients or users remain the property of their respective owners. By submitting materials to UglyDot for the purpose of receiving services, you grant UglyDot a limited, nonexclusive right to use, reproduce, and modify such materials solely as necessary to perform the requested services and fulfill contractual obligations.
Service Deliverables
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, intellectual property rights in service deliverables created by UglyDot remain with CommerciaTrade Canada Corporation. Limited usage rights may be granted to clients as specified in written agreements, proposals, or statements of work. No ownership transfer is implied unless expressly stated in writing.
Prohibited Use
You may not use the website, services, or any intellectual property of UglyDot in a manner that infringes intellectual property rights, misrepresents ownership, removes proprietary notices, or competes unfairly with UglyDot. Automated scraping, reverse engineering, or unauthorized reproduction of content, systems, or materials is prohibited to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Third Party Intellectual Property
The website or services may reference or include materials owned by third parties. All third-party intellectual property rights remain the property of their respective owners. Use of third-party materials is subject to the applicable third-party terms and licenses.
Enforcement and Remedies
UglyDot reserves the right to protect and enforce its intellectual property and trade name rights to the fullest extent permitted by law. This may include seeking injunctive relief, damages, or other legal remedies for unauthorized use, passing off, or unfair competition. Unauthorized use may also result in suspension or termination of access to the website or services.
Relationship to Other Policies
This Intellectual Property Policy should be read together with UglyDot’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookies Policy, and Legal Notice. In the event of any inconsistency, the Terms of Service shall prevail, except with respect to personal information matters, which are governed by the Privacy Policy.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Intellectual Property Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. Any disputes arising from or relating to this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ontario, Canada.
Changes to This Policy
UglyDot may update this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective when posted on the website. Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this Intellectual Property Policy or intellectual property matters, you may contact:
UglyDot | A trade name of CommerciaTrade Canada Corporation
Thornhill, ON, Canada L3T 0C5
Email: info@uglydot.com
