Legal

1. LEGAL NOTICE

1.1 Company Information

1.2 Nature of Business

• 3D printing and additive manufacturing

• Custom product design and fabrication

• Open-source hardware and design sharing

• Local, community-driven production

• Sustainable and circular manufacturing practices

1.3 Business Registration

1.4 Tax Information

• HST/GST: Applied to applicable transactions as required by Canadian tax law

• All prices displayed on our website are in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

• Tax invoices provided for all purchases

• International customers are responsible for customs duties and import taxes

1.5 Website Use and Acceptance

2. COPYRIGHT NOTICE

2.1 Website Copyright

2.2 Unauthorized Use Prohibited

2.3 Product Copyright and Authorization

• Originally designed and manufactured by IMBA STUDIO, or

• Produced under proper licensing agreements with original designers and rights holders

• Originally created by IMBA STUDIO, or

• Licensed from original creators with appropriate permissions

2.4 Licensing and Attribution Transparency

• Clearly identify the original designer or rights holder for all products

• Provide proper attribution on product listings

• Include licensing information where applicable

• Comply with all licensing terms and conditions

2.5 Copyright Infringement Response

1. Acknowledge receipt within 2 business days

2. Investigate the claim thoroughly and promptly

3. Remove or update the product listing if necessary

4. Provide compensation or resolution as appropriate

5. Update our records to prevent future issues

2.6 Permitted Personal Use

• View and navigate our website for personal, non-commercial purposes

• Print or download individual pages for personal reference

• Share links to our website on social media or other platforms

• Use our open-source designs in accordance with their specific licenses

2.7 Attribution Requirements

• Credit IMBA STUDIO as the original creator

• Provide a link back to imbastudio.ca

• Indicate if modifications were made

• Comply with the specific Creative Commons or open-source license terms

3. TRADEMARK INFORMATION

3.1 IMBA STUDIO Trademarks

• "IMBA STUDIO" (name)

• IMBA STUDIO logo and associated design elements

• "Expanding the boundaries of Tech Democracy" (tagline)

3.2 Unauthorized Use

3.3 Third-Party Trademarks

4. PRODUCT AUTHORIZATION AND LICENSING

4.1 Original IMBA STUDIO Designs

• Designed in-house by our team

• Owned exclusively by IMBA STUDIO

• Protected by copyright and, where applicable, design patents

4.2 Licensed and Authorized Products

• Obtain proper commercial licenses before manufacturing or selling

• Verify rights and permissions with original creators

• Provide attribution to designers on product pages

• Comply with licensing terms, including royalty payments where applicable

4.3 Community and Collaborative Designs

• We obtain explicit permission from contributors

• Credit is provided to all collaborators

• Revenue sharing or compensation agreements are honored

• Community contributions are celebrated and recognized

4.4 Reporting Unauthorized Products

1. Email us at info@imbastudio.ca with the subject line "Product Authorization Concern"

2. Include the following information:
• Your name and contact information
• Product name and URL on our website
• Evidence of your ownership or rights (e.g., original design files, copyright registration, patent information)
• Description of the alleged infringement

3. We will respond within 48 hours and investigate the claim immediately

4. If the claim is valid, we will:
• Remove the product from our store
• Cease all production and sales
• Discuss appropriate compensation or licensing arrangements
• Update our records to prevent recurrence

4.5 Good Faith Commitment

5. OPEN-SOURCE LICENSING

5.1 Our Open-Source Philosophy

5.2 Creative Commons Licenses

• You may use, modify, and distribute the design

• You must credit IMBA STUDIO and link to imbastudio.ca

• Derivative works must be shared under the same license

• Commercial use is permitted with attribution

• Same as above, but commercial use is prohibited

• Contact us at info@imbastudio.ca for commercial licensing

5.3 Open-Source Attribution

5.4 Accessing Open-Source Files

• STL (for 3D printing)

• STEP (for CAD editing)

• OBJ, 3MF (additional formats as needed)

5.5 Community Contributions

• License your work under a compatible open-source license

• Grant IMBA STUDIO permission to host and distribute your designs

• Retain ownership and receive proper credit

6. DMCA AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

6.1 DMCA Compliance

6.2 Filing a Copyright Infringement Notice

1. Your Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email

2. Identification of Copyrighted Work: Description of the work you claim has been infringed

3. Identification of Infringing Material: URL or specific location on our website

4. Statement of Good Faith: A statement that you believe in good faith that the use is not authorized

5. Statement of Accuracy: A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

6. Signature: Physical or electronic signature

6.3 Counter-Notification

1. Your contact information

2. Identification of the removed content and its location

3. A statement under penalty of perjury that the content was removed by mistake

4. Your consent to jurisdiction in Ontario, Canada

5. Your signature

6.4 Response Timeline

• Initial Acknowledgment: Within 2 business days

• Investigation and Action: Within 7 business days

• Final Resolution: As promptly as reasonably possible

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY COMPLAINTS

7.1 Reporting Process

7.2 Required Information

• Your full name and contact information

• Description of your intellectual property and proof of ownership

• Specific product or content on our website that you believe infringes your rights

• Explanation of how the infringement occurred

• Any supporting documentation (registration certificates, design files, prior publications)

7.3 Our Response Commitment

• Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours

• Investigation: We will review all evidence and consult with legal counsel if necessary

• Resolution: We will take appropriate action, which may include:
• Removing or modifying the infringing content
• Entering into licensing agreements
• Providing compensation
• Updating attribution and credits

7.4 Good Faith and Collaboration

8. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

8.1 Canadian Business Compliance

• Canada Business Corporations Act

• Ontario Business Corporations Act

• Competition Act

• Consumer Protection Act

• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)

8.2 E-Commerce Regulations

• Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

• Online sales and distance selling regulations

• Electronic transaction and payment processing standards

8.3 Environmental Regulations

• Ontario environmental protection regulations

• Waste management and recycling requirements

• Sustainable materials sourcing standards

8.4 Export and Import Compliance

• We comply with Canadian export control regulations

• International shipments adhere to customs and trade laws

• We do not ship products to countries or entities subject to sanctions

9. PRODUCT SAFETY AND STANDARDS

9.1 Material Safety

• PLA (Polylactic Acid): Biodegradable, plant-based, low-toxicity

• PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol): Food-safe, durable, recyclable

• TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane): Flexible, non-toxic

• ABS, Nylon, and specialty materials: Used in specific applications

9.2 Product Suitability and Limitations

• Medical or healthcare applications (unless explicitly stated and certified)

• Food contact surfaces (unless made with food-safe materials and post-processing)

• Safety-critical or load-bearing structural applications without engineering validation

• High-temperature environments exceeding material specifications

9.3 Quality Assurance

• Every product undergoes visual inspection before shipment

• Dimensional accuracy is verified for critical components

• Defective products are reprinted or refunded

9.4 Product Liability

• Misuse or improper application of products

• Modifications made by customers after purchase

• Failure to follow product guidelines and specifications

• Third-party accessories or integrations

10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

10.1 Informal Resolution

10.2 Mediation

10.3 Arbitration (Optional)

10.4 Legal Action

11. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

11.1 Governing Law

11.2 Jurisdiction

11.3 International Users

12. CONTACT INFORMATION

General Inquiries

Intellectual Property and Copyright Concerns