By utilizing the Trademark Bridge website (the “Website”), you consent to these terms and conditions as a contractual agreement between you and trademarksbridge.co Trademark Bridge (hereinafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Agreement includes our Privacy Policy as if it were fully articulated herein. If you do not consent to these conditions, please abstain from using the Website.

We offer general information regarding trademarks and provide a platform for preparing and filing trademark applications. We do not operate as a law firm. We neither offer nor are able to offer legal counsel to you.

This agreement includes a binding arbitration clause regulated by the Federal Arbitration Act and a waiver of class actions.

Terms of Use for Our Website

Your authorization to utilize the Website is contingent upon your acceptance of the following conditions: you will adhere to these Terms of Use; you are at least 18 years old; and you will not use the Website in a manner that contravenes the laws of the United States, including, but not limited to, its export and re-export regulations. will not copy or distribute any part of the Website in any manner without our prior written consent; will provide accurate information when creating an account, submitting content or registering for our Website; will not allow others to use the Website under your User ID; are solely responsible for your User ID and the activity that occurs through your User ID; will not use the Website for any commercial purposes other than the specific commercial activities contained on the Website and will not use it to obtain data or personal information about any other users or to solicit other users or advertisers; are solely responsible for any content provided by you on the Website, including but not limited to any discussion posts, profile information, links, videos and pictures including the ownership of any licenses or rights necessary to use the work of others and will not submit any copyrighted materials or work subject to other’s proprietary rights; grant the Website and other users a non-exclusive license to read your materials and to use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of and/or display any materials provided by you; and agree we have the right to remove any and/or all of your content and terminate your account with or without prior notice.

Your Content

We retain the right to permit the publication of diverse content submitted by you (hereinafter referred to as "User Generated Content" or UGC). You consent to refrain from posting or utilizing any User-Generated Content (UGC) in any manner that:

We retain the right to permit the publication of diverse content submitted by you (hereinafter referred to as “User Generated Content” or UGC). You agree not to post or utilize any user-generated content (UGC) in any manner that infringes upon the copyright, trademark, trade secret, or other intellectual property rights of others; violates the privacy, publicity, or other rights of third parties; is unlawful, false, inaccurate, defamatory, discriminatory, libelous, pornographic, obscene, abusive, threatening, harassing, hateful, or promotes conduct that could be deemed a criminal offense, result in civil liability, contravene any law, or is otherwise deemed inappropriate at our sole discretion; or could harm our company, parent company, sister companies, affiliates, advertisers, or other entities. We are not required to eliminate any user-generated content that may contravene one or more of these restrictions. We may, but are not required to, eliminate any user-generated content that violates these conditions, terminate user accounts, or undertake other measures. We bear no liability for any damage to you resulting from UGC.

By utilizing the Website, you consent to refrain from: engaging in or endorsing any unlawful activities; attempting to reverse engineer or disrupt the operation of the Website, or otherwise seeking to extract the source code of the software (including tools, methods, processes, and infrastructure); attempting to access restricted areas of the Website; employing the Website to produce unsolicited email advertisements or spam; utilizing any automated or manual methods to search for or collect information from the Website; interfering in any manner with the proper operation of the Website; or impersonating another user. We may provide links to third-party websites that are neither owned nor administered by us. We disclaim all responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of external websites or their proprietors. Our inclusion of a link to another website does not constitute endorsement or recommendation of any other websites, products, or services.

Termination

We retain the authority to modify or terminate the Website or any services offered herein at any moment without prior notification. We reserve the right to terminate this Agreement at our discretion and for any cause, without prior notice. This Agreement will automatically terminate if, at our sole judgment, you breach any of the terms and conditions outlined below. A termination will lead to the instant discontinuation of access to the Website. The Disclaimers of Warranty, Limitation of Liability, Indemnity, Dispute Resolution sections, and any terms and conditions pertaining to your Content shall remain in effect following the termination of this Agreement.

Data Presentation and Retrieval

We depend on governmental records and may exhibit them on this website. Although we endeavor to utilize the most current information accessible, we cannot assure its precision or promptness.

Chronological Notifications

We may provide reminders or information regarding certain deadlines pertinent to your trademark as part of our services. These notices serve solely for informative reasons and represent the general norms applicable to the majority of trademarks. Your circumstances may diverge from the basic standards, and it is advisable to get counsel from a certified attorney concerning the relevant dates pertinent to your unique case. We do not provide legal counsel, and the automated notifications do not constitute legal advice or interpretations tailored to your circumstances.

Formulation of Forms and Disclaimer

We are a technology platform that facilitates form creation and do not function as a law firm or legal service provider. If you acquire one or more packages that encompass cease and desist letters, assignment of trademark letters, or other documents, you will receive a form document including the information you gave or from your files.

We do not serve as a replacement for an attorney and are unable to offer legal counsel. Our customer service professionals are unable to address legal inquiries, and due to the absence of an attorney-client relationship, conversations with them lack privilege; therefore, you should refrain from disclosing confidential information. We can assist you in preparing your trademark application; but, we are unable to file it on your behalf as your legal representative. We are unable to offer any legal counsel regarding your specific trademark.

We may, at our discretion, examine the information you submit for completeness, discrepancies, or other administrative issues. We do not assess your responses for legal adequacy, formulate legal conclusions, offer legal counsel, opinions, or recommendations regarding your legal rights, remedies, defenses, alternatives, form selection, or strategies, nor do we apply the law to the specifics of your situation. If you feel you have obtained any legal services or counsel from us, you will refrain from making your purchase. You recognize and comprehend that your acquisition, download, and/or utilization of a form document does not constitute legal counsel or the practice of law. You accept and understand that each form and any relevant instructions or suggestions are not tailored to your specific needs by us.

Kindly be advised that we retain your credit card information solely to facilitate the payment of the governmental filing fee related to your order, contingent upon your approval or the opportunity to approve the application, as well as your acknowledgment of the filing fee's cost.

Search Services

When utilizing our search services, we employ commercially reasonable techniques to identify marks that may correspond to those you want to use. We cannot assure that your mark will be approved, even if you utilize our search services. The USPTO may reject your mark for several reasons, and there are instances where an automated search may fail to detect a mark that the USPTO considers grounds for rejection.

Similarly, when your order includes common law mark searches, we employ commercially reasonable procedures to identify marks that may correspond to those you intend to utilize. We cannot assure that your mark will be exempt from or succeed against all claims or challenges posed by holders of common law rights to any marks. There are situations in which an automated search may fail to detect a common law mark that resembles your mark.

The objective of the search report is to furnish you with scores that meet the criteria established for the specific type of search employed. This does not constitute legal advice regarding the potential rejection of your proposed mark or its similarity to another mark. It may be advisable to seek legal counsel concerning the findings of the search report we provide you.

Our Trademark Bridge federal trademark search examines the USPTO database and is confined to direct matches, phonetically analogous phrases, translations, or design similarities.

Our Trademark Bridge search encompasses federal, state, and common law, examining the USPTO database, the databases of all 50 states, a company register, and domain name databases. It is confined to direct matches, phonetically analogous, comparable in translation, or visually similar in design.

Our Trademark Bridge global search examines the USPTO database, the databases of all 50 states, a company registry, the domain name database, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) database, and the European Community database. It is restricted to direct matches, phonetic similarities, or design-based appearances.

Trademark Surveillance Services

Our trademark monitoring service examines the submission of new applications that are exact matches, phonetically akin, analogous in translation, or visually comparable through design to your marks as published in the Official Gazette of the USPTO and Trademark Bridge.

Subscriptions with Automatic Renewals

If you registered for one or more subscription services via the Website, these supplementary terms are applicable.

Your license to the Services is valid for the duration of your subscription's good standing and the absence of any overdue payments (hence “Subscription Term”). To maintain the validity of your Subscription Term, you must remit all charges associated with your subscriptions, including relevant taxes and levies. Unless stated otherwise, your Subscription Term will automatically renew, and you will be obligated to pay, using the credit card you provided, for the subsequent Subscription Term at the commencement of the Subscription Term period. These fees are incurred irrespective of your continued usage of the Services throughout the Subscription Term. You are liable for subscription fees until you cancel your subscription or it is otherwise terminated.

If your Subscription Term is month-to-month and your purchase date is between the 29th and 31st of any month, your renewal date will occur on the last day of the month for any subsequent months with fewer days. Unless stated differently, the renewal period will correspond to the initial amount paid.

We may provide promotional trial memberships. Despite the special trial membership being marketed as complimentary, you permit us to charge your credit card $1 to verify the payment source. Upon the conclusion of a trial or promotional membership, unless specified otherwise in the offer or if you cancel, your subscription will automatically renew, and your credit card will be charged to initiate your initial subscription term. It is crucial to recognize that you will not receive a notification from us indicating the termination of your free trial and the impending payment for your subscription.

We may terminate subscription offerings and will stop billing you appropriately. We reserve the right to terminate your Subscription at our discretion, with the provision of a pro-rated return of costs.

We may raise membership prices and/or modify terms with 30 days' notice to you. You may discontinue your services prior to the implementation of the fee increase or renewal conditions. If you do not cancel, you will incur the new rate upon the renewal of your Subscription Term, and the increased amount and/or the renewed Subscription Term will constitute the new relevant duration.

If your recorded payment is not authorized on the Subscription Term renewal date, you will be granted a minimum of three business days to submit updated payment information. In the absence of new information following the three business-day period, we may suspend your service and terminate the Subscription. Should we attempt to charge your credit card and it is denied, we may, though are not required to, make up to five additional attempts to bill the card within a thirty-day timeframe. We reserve the right to charge your card in multiple transactions, provided the total does not exceed the amount payable for the Subscription Term payment. If you or we (via our payment service providers) update your payment method due to a change in validity or expiration date, we shall automatically reinstate billing for your membership to the Services. We retain the right to refrain from reactivating an account or subscription until all outstanding balances are settled.

To terminate your subscription, please reach out to us at support@trademarksbridge.co. Upon cancellation, your subscription and account will remain valid until the conclusion of the current Subscription Term. Upon termination, access to your account and the Services associated with your subscription may be revoked.

Novel Services/Attributes

Occasionally, we may introduce new services and/or features via the website, including the launch of new tools and resources. Any additional features and/or services will likewise be governed by these Terms of Service.

Exclusions of Warranty and Restrictions of Liability

We offer the Website and associated services "as is," "where is," and "as available." We disclaim any express or implied warranties or assurances regarding the Website, the products and services detailed therein, or the Advertisers. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, WE, ALONG WITH OUR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, VENDORS, AND ADVERTISING MERCHANTS, DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, ACCURACY, TIMELINESS, OR FITNESS FOR A SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR NEED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT WE WILL SATISFY YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR THAT THE SERVICES WILL BE ERROR-FREE, ACCURATE, RELIABLE, UNINTERRUPTED, OR ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE. WE MAKE NO ASSURANCES THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS OR UTILIZE THE WEBSITE AT YOUR PREFERRED TIMES OR LOCATIONS.

Your sole and exclusive remedy for any dispute or claim with us is to discontinue use of the website. We, along with our affiliates, officers, directors, agents, vendors, and merchants who advertise here, shall not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages arising from your use of, inability to use, or reliance upon the website in any manner. These exclusions apply to any claims for lost profits, lost data, loss of goodwill, work stoppage, computer failure or malfunction, damage to any other equipment, or any other commercial damages or losses, even if we were aware or should have been aware of the potential for such damages. If any jurisdiction does not permit the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, our liability, and that of our affiliates, officers, directors, agents, vendors, and merchants who advertise here, shall be confined to the extent permitted by law.

In relation to the aforementioned release, you hereby relinquish your rights under California Civil Code Section 1542 (and any analogous statute in other jurisdictions), which articulates: “A general release does not encompass claims that the creditor is unaware of or does not suspect to exist in their favor at the time of executing the release, which, if known, would have significantly influenced their settlement with the debtor.”

Compensation for loss or damage

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless us, our officers, directors, representatives, employees, agents, and all our parent companies, affiliates, and related entities, along with their respective officers, directors, representatives, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, damages, obligations, losses, liabilities, costs, debts, and expenses (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney's fees) arising from: (i) your breach of any provision of these Terms of Service; (ii) your infringement of any third-party rights, including, but not limited to, copyright, property, privacy rights, or any intangible or intellectual property rights; or (iii) any claim that your user-generated content causes harm to a third party.

Conflict Resolution

In this Section, the terms "Trademark Bridge," "you," and "us" encompass our respective subsidiaries, affiliates, agents, employees, business partners, predecessors in interest, successors, assigns, and all authorized or unauthorized users or beneficiaries of services or products governed by these Terms or any prior agreements between the parties.

In this Agreement, "Dispute" is defined as any disagreement, claim, or controversy between you and Trademark Bridge, including its members, officers, directors, agents, parent companies, and vendors, that arises from or pertains to this Agreement, the use of the Site or Service, or any aspect of your relationship with Trademark Bridge, whether accrued or to accrue in the future, and regardless of whether it is based on contract, statute (including but not limited to consumer protection statutes, regulations, or ordinances), tort (including but not limited to fraud, misrepresentation, fraudulent inducement, negligence, or any other intentional tort), or any other legal or equitable theory.

The arbitrability of any disputes is regulated by the Federal Arbitration Act, rather than by any relevant state arbitration statutes. The substantive law governing any disputes, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall be the laws of the State of Texas, applicable to the non-arbitration related interpretation of this Agreement, irrespective of conflict of laws rules.

Arbitration. All disputes shall be conclusively and exclusively resolved via binding individual arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) in accordance with its Consumer Arbitration Rules. This arbitration agreement is established in relation to a transaction involving interstate commerce and shall be regulated by the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. 1-16).

ARBITRATION OF YOUR CLAIM IS COMPULSORY AND BINDING. NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE THE CLAIM IN COURT. IN ARBITRATION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL OR TO CONDUCT DISCOVERY, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN THE AAA CODE OF PROCEDURE.

All decisions regarding the scope, interpretation, enforceability, and validity of this Agreement shall be conclusively determined by the arbitrator, whose award shall be binding and final. A judgment on the arbitration award may be filed in any court with jurisdiction. This arbitration clause shall remain in effect: i) upon termination of the Agreement; or ii) in the event of any party's bankruptcy. If any part of this arbitration clause is considered invalid or unenforceable, the remaining sections shall continue to be effective.

No class action, representative action, private attorney general action, or consolidation of any claim with that of another individual or group of claimants shall be permitted.

RIGHT TO WITHDRAW FROM BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER WITHIN 30 DAYS. IF YOU DO NOT DESIRE TO BE SUBJECT TO THE BINDING ARBITRATION AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER IN THIS SECTION, YOU MUST NOTIFY US IN WRITING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT. YOUR WRITTEN NOTIFICATION MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL TO Trademark Bridge at SUPPORT@trademarksbridge.co WITH THE SUBJECT LINE “OPT-OUT” AND INCLUDE: (1) YOUR NAME, (2) YOUR ADDRESS, AND (3) A CLEAR STATEMENT INDICATING YOUR DISINCLINATION TO RESOLVE DISPUTES WITH US THROUGH ARBITRATION.

All arbitration shall be administered by the AAA in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. If the dispute's worth is $75,000 or lower, the Supplementary Procedures for Consumer-Related Disputes will be applicable. For disputes amounting to $75,000 or less, we shall quickly return your filing fees and cover the fees and expenses of the AAA and the arbitrator. You consent to initiate arbitration only in your county of residence or in Harris County, Texas, USA. We consent to initiate arbitration exclusively in your county of residence. You may request a telephonic or in-person hearing in accordance with the AAA regulations. In disputes involving $10,000 or less, hearings will be conducted telephonically unless the arbitrator determines sufficient justification for an in-person hearing. The arbitrator may grant you the same damages that a court would. The arbitrator may grant declaratory or injunctive relief solely to you as an individual, and only to the amount necessary to address your specific claim. This document does not prevent Trademark Bridge from requesting the arbitrator to grant it all arbitration fees, including any Administrative Fees incurred on your behalf.

If the parties do not choose arbitration or a court does not mandate arbitration upon either party's request, the Dispute will be resolved by a court, with neither party entitled to a jury trial. All legal proceedings, including attempts to compel arbitration or lawsuits initially filed, that stem from or pertain to this Agreement or the use of the Sites shall be adjudicated only by a court of competent jurisdiction in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

Export Regulation

Accessing, downloading, using, or exporting the Services in contravention of United States export laws or any other pertinent laws or regulations is prohibited. You consent to adhere to all export laws, limitations, and regulations imposed by any United States or foreign agency or authority, and you accept full responsibility for acquiring all necessary licenses for export or re-export.

Intellectual Property

We, or individuals from whom we acquired a license, maintain ownership of all intellectual property rights related to the Website, encompassing all relevant trademarks, copyrights, and other proprietary rights, including trade secrets. Your use of this Website under this Agreement grants you a limited right to access the Website; nevertheless, we do not confer any license to you regarding any intellectual property rights. We retain all rights not explicitly conferred to you in this Agreement. You are permitted to print a limited number of pages from the Website for personal use.

We retain, to the fullest extent permissible, all ownership rights, without limitation, of all text, software, scripts, graphics, photos, sounds, interactive features, and the trademarks, service marks, and logos contained therein ("Marks"), except for those marks provided by Merchants for use on this Website. The Marks are either owned or licensed by us, protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights in accordance with the laws of the United States, the jurisdiction of your residence, and international treaties. All content on the Website supplied by us is provided to you “AS IS” solely for your information and personal use and may not be utilized, copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, displayed, sold, licensed, or otherwise exploited for any other purposes without the prior written consent of the respective owners. We retain all rights not explicitly granted regarding the Website.

You maintain all intellectual property rights in any copyrighted materials and trademarks included in the user-generated content you submit to the Website. You confer upon us an irrevocable, perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free, fully paid, worldwide license, with the authority to sublicense through multiple tiers of sublicensees, to reproduce, create derivative works, translate, distribute, publicly perform, and publicly display in any form or medium, whether currently known or subsequently developed, as well as to make, use, sell, import, offer for sale, and otherwise commercially exploit and exercise any and all such rights under your intellectual property rights pertaining to the UGC in any manner we deem appropriate.

Copyright Notification

If you suspect that we have violated your copyrights, please send a written notification in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)) to support@trademarksbridge.co or to the designated copyright agent registered with the U.S. Copyright Office with the Subject: “copyright notice.” Your notice needs to include: (1) A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed; (2) Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or, if multiple copyrighted works at a single online site are covered by a single notification, a representative list of such works at that site; (3) Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled and information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to locate the material; (4) Information reasonably sufficient to permit the service provider to contact you, such as an address, telephone number, and, if available, an electronic mail; (5) A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (6) A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.

Comprehensive Agreement

This Agreement, along with the Privacy Policy, represents the whole accord between the parties about the subject matter herein. Neither party's waiver of any breach or default under this agreement constitutes a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach or default.

Amendments to the Agreement

We have the right to alter or terminate any of these terms and/or our Privacy Policy at our discretion. Such modifications may encompass, inter alia, the imposition of certain fees or taxes. We may, but are not required to, inform you by email of any significant changes by sending an email to the address associated with your account and/or by posting a notice of the change on the Website. Amendments to this Agreement will take effect upon the sooner of our sending an email notification to you or our publishing a notice of the changes on our Website. We recommend that you periodically review this section of our Website to remain informed of any changes. Your continued use of the Website following such notification shall be regarded as your acceptance of the adjustments.

Permission

By placing an order, you consent to our designation, alongside yourself, as a recipient of communications from the USPTO about your trademarks. You may modify this at any time; however, including us enhances our ability to serve you and may restrict our provision of some services, such as monitoring and calendaring.

Return Policy

All packages encompass searches performed by an attorney, and the services provided include an attorney on record. Kindly be advised that these packages are non-refundable. Upon generation and transmission of the search and clearance report, money will be automatically processed within 24-48 hours if we do not receive a response from you via email or phone. This sum will be remitted to the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) via the attorney.

Miscellaneous

We have the right, though are not compelled, to restrict the sale of our products or services to any individual, geographic area, or jurisdiction. This privilege may be exercised on a case-by-case basis. All product descriptions and pricing are subject to modification at any time without prior notice, at our exclusive discretion. We retain the authority to terminate any product at any moment. Any offer for any goods or service presented on this site is null and void where prohibited.

The section headers included herein are solely for convenience and shall possess no legal validity or effect. If any part of this Agreement is deemed unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not impact the enforceability of the other provisions, and the remaining sections of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement does not confer any rights to third-party beneficiaries. You are prohibited from assigning this Agreement or your rights and duties herein, in whole or in part, to any third person without our prior written agreement; any such attempt will be deemed invalid.