Copyright Notice

All content, materials, and intellectual property on the GetBuilder platform, website, and mobile applications are owned by GetBuilder Ltd and protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

1. Ownership of Content

GetBuilder Ltd ("we", "us", "our") owns or licenses all intellectual property rights in the GetBuilder platform, including but not limited to:

• The GetBuilder name, logo, and brand identity
• Website design, layout, and user interface
• Mobile application design and functionality
• All written content, text, and documentation
• Graphics, images, icons, and visual elements
• Software code, algorithms, and technical architecture
• Database structure and organisation
• Marketing materials and promotional content

2. Permitted Use

You may access and use the GetBuilder platform for its intended purpose of connecting homeowners with tradespeople. This includes:

• Browsing and searching the platform
• Creating and managing your account
• Posting jobs or responding to leads
• Communicating with other users through our messaging system
• Viewing tradesperson profiles and reviews

3. Prohibited Use

Without our express written permission, you may not:

• Copy, reproduce, or duplicate any content from our platform
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content
• Distribute, publish, or transmit any of our copyrighted materials
• Use our content for commercial purposes outside the platform
• Scrape, harvest, or collect data from our website or applications
• Remove or alter any copyright notices or proprietary markings
• Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks without authorisation
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble our software

4. User-Generated Content

When you submit content to GetBuilder (including job descriptions, reviews, messages, portfolio images, and profile information):

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant GetBuilder a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, display, and distribute your content on our platform
• This licence is necessary to operate the platform and provide our services
• You confirm you have the right to share any content you submit
• You will not submit content that infringes on others' intellectual property rights

5. Mobile Applications

The GetBuilder mobile applications (iOS and Android) are owned entirely by GetBuilder Ltd. This includes:

• All application code and software
• User interface designs and graphics
• App icons and visual assets
• Push notification systems and messaging infrastructure
• Integration with our backend services

6. Third-Party Content

Our platform may include links to third-party websites or services. We do not own or control such third-party content, and this copyright notice does not apply to external sites. Please review the copyright policies of any third-party services you access through our platform.

7. Enforcement

We take copyright protection seriously and will take appropriate action against any unauthorised use of our intellectual property. This may include:

• Sending cease and desist notices
• Removing infringing content from our platform
• Terminating accounts of repeat infringers
• Pursuing legal action for damages and injunctive relief

8. Contact Us

For copyright enquiries, permissions, or to report infringement, please contact us through our contact page.

This copyright notice is governed by the laws of England and Wales and is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.