VERIFICATION POLICY
At BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited, we are committed to protecting our intellectual property (IP) and respecting the intellectual property rights of others.
This Copyright and Intellectual Property Notice explains how our IP is owned, used, protected, and enforced, and outlines the responsibilities of employees, contractors, learners, partners, and third parties.
This policy is governed by applicable UK intellectual property laws, including the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988.
For further guidance, please refer to the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO):
Purpose
- Safeguard BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited’s intellectual property assets, including copyrights, trademarks, designs, confidential materials, and proprietary content.
- Ensure compliance with UK and international intellectual property laws.
- Clearly define the rights and responsibilities of employees, contractors, learners, and third parties regarding IP created, accessed, or used through BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited.
- Establish procedures for managing, monitoring, and enforcing intellectual property rights.
- Confirm BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited’s commitment to respecting the IP rights of others.
Scope
This policy applies to:
- All employees, contractors, consultants, partners, learners, and stakeholders engaged with BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited.
- All intellectual property owned, developed, licensed, or used by BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited.
- Training materials and course content.
- Qualification and assessment materials.
- Logos, branding, and website content.
- Digital platforms, databases, and software.
- Documents, designs, videos, and multimedia.
- The use of third-party intellectual property within operations.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited retains full and exclusive ownership of all intellectual property created or developed during engagement.
- Course materials, learning resources, assessments, and qualifications.
- Written content, policies, guides, and research.
- Website text, graphics, videos, and downloadable materials.
- Software systems, databases, and digital tools.
- Logos, branding elements, and visual designs.
- Any inventions, innovations, or original methodologies.
Employee and Contractor Responsibilities
- Assign intellectual property created to BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited.
- Not use IP without prior written authorisation.
- Protect IP from unauthorised access or misuse.
- Report suspected infringement immediately.
Third-Party Intellectual Property
- Comply with licence terms.
- Not distribute third-party IP unlawfully.
- Avoid unauthorised or pirated materials.
Copyright
All original materials are protected by copyright law. No material may be reproduced without written permission except where permitted by law.
Trademarks
- No use without written consent.
- Approved use must follow branding guidelines.
- Misuse may result in legal action.
Confidential Information & Trade Secrets
All confidential information must be protected during and after engagement. Unauthorised disclosure may lead to legal action.
Reporting & Enforcement
- Disciplinary action.
- Termination of contract.
- Legal proceedings.
Contact Information
BritsafeTM Qualifications UK Limited
Email: info@britsafequal.com
Phone: +44 741 3349006
Website: https://www.britsafequal.com
