Intellectual Property (IP) Notice
IP Notice: This Intellectual Property(IP) Notice explains how the content, branding, and materials on this website (https://www.thevelvetsquarecakery.com/) are protected and how they may be used. The website and all related materials are owned by or licensed to The Velvet Square Cakery LLC. This notice is intended to clearly set out our intellectual property rights and to inform visitors of their responsibilities when accessing or using the website.
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that all content and materials are protected by intellectual property laws and that your use of the website must comply with this Intellectual Property Notice, the Terms of Use, and any applicable laws. Unauthorized use of any website content may result in legal action.
1. OWNERSHIP: This website and all materials available on it are owned by or properly licensed to The Velvet Square Cakery LLC. This includes content created by us as well as content we are legally permitted to use. All intellectual property rights in the website and its content are fully reserved unless expressly stated otherwise. The intellectual property protected on this website includes, without limitation, all written text, descriptions, photographs, images, graphics, illustrations, logos, brand names, product names, slogans, taglines, designs, layouts, visual styling, color schemes, website structure, and the overall look and feel of the website. This protection applies whether the content appears on the homepage, internal pages, pop-ups, forms, or marketing-related sections of the site.
2. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION: All original content on this website is protected by United States copyright laws and applicable international copyright laws. This protection applies regardless of whether the content is marked with a copyright symbol. Any unauthorized copying or use of website content may result in legal action.
3. TRADEMARK AND BRAND PROTECTION: The business name, logo, and all related branding elements displayed on this website are trademarks or trade dress of The Velvet Square Cakery LLC. These brand elements must not be used, copied, altered, or displayed in any way that may cause confusion, mislead others, or suggest a partnership, sponsorship, or endorsement without our prior written permission.
4. PERMITTED PERSONAL USE: You are allowed to access, view, and use the website and its content solely for your personal, non-commercial use. This permission is limited and exists only to allow you to browse the website, learn about our brand, and engage with our content in a lawful manner.
5. PROHIBITED USES OF CONTENT: You must not copy, reproduce, modify, translate, distribute, publish, upload, display, sell, license, rent, or otherwise commercially exploit any website content without our prior written consent. This restriction applies to both digital and physical use, including use on social media, websites, advertisements, printed materials, or other platforms.
6. NO OWNERSHIP OR LICENSE GRANTED: Your use of this website does not give you ownership of any intellectual property rights in the website or its content. Except for the limited personal use expressly permitted, nothing on this website should be interpreted as granting any license, right, or permission to use our intellectual property.
7. THIRD-PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: Some content, tools, or services referenced on the website may belong to third parties, including hosting providers, analytics tools, or marketing platforms. All third-party trademarks, logos, and content remain the property of their respective owners and are used only for identification or service-related purposes.
8. REPORTING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT: If you believe that any content on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, you must notify us by email at thevelvetsquarecakery@gmail.com. Your notice should include sufficient information to identify the material in question and explain the nature of the claimed infringement so we can review and address it appropriately.
9. ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDIES: We reserve the right to take appropriate action to protect our intellectual property rights. This may include removing content, restricting access to the website, issuing cease-and-desist notices, or pursuing legal remedies where necessary.
10. UPDATES TO THIS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY NOTICE: We may update this Intellectual Property Notice from time to time to reflect changes to the website, content, or legal requirements. Continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the revised version of this notice.
Last updated on January 24, 2026