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GSCA Intellectual Property & Trademark Policy

Effective Date: August 9, 2026
Last Updated: August 9, 2026

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Global Standard Certified Alliance ("GSCA"), operated by Techevent Limited and its affiliated entities ("GSCA", "we", "us", or "our"), develops and operates a global digital trust infrastructure and related technologies, services, platforms, digital assets, and trust mechanisms.

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This GSCA Intellectual Property & Trademark Policy ("Policy") explains the ownership, protection, and permitted use of intellectual property, trademarks, technology, content, branding, and other proprietary materials associated with GSCA.

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This Policy should be read together with the GSCA Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, Acceptable Use & Trust Integrity Policy, Payment, Billing & Refund Policy, and any applicable commercial, partner, reseller, developer, or enterprise agreement.

 

1. Intellectual Property Ownership

Unless expressly stated otherwise in writing, all intellectual property rights associated with GSCA Services are owned by, licensed to, or otherwise lawfully controlled by Techevent Limited, GSCA, or the applicable rights holder.

Such intellectual property may include:

  1. GSCA Trust Protocol;

  2. GSCA platform and infrastructure;

  3. Software and applications;

  4. System architecture;

  5. Technology and technical implementations;

  6. Digital trust mechanisms;

  7. Identity and verification frameworks;

  8. Algorithms and methodologies;

  9. APIs and technical interfaces;

  10. Database structures;

  11. User interfaces and user experience designs;

  12. Documentation;

  13. Graphics and visual elements;

  14. Digital certificates and credential frameworks;

  15. eAsset-related technology;

  16. eOrigin-related technology;

  17. eStamp-related technology;

  18. ONE ID-related technology;

  19. Other GSCA services and technologies;

  20. Trade secrets and confidential know-how;

  21. Copyright;

  22. Patents and patent applications;

  23. Trademarks and service marks;

  24. Domain names;

  25. Brand identity and associated materials.

Nothing in a GSCA membership, subscription, service agreement, partnership, reseller arrangement, or other commercial relationship transfers ownership of GSCA intellectual property unless expressly agreed in writing.

 

2. GSCA Trust Protocol

The GSCA Trust Protocol represents the underlying framework through which GSCA may support digital identity, verification, authentication, asset identity, provenance, certification, and other trust-related functions.

The Trust Protocol, including its underlying concepts as implemented by GSCA, technical architecture, software, documentation, methodologies, workflows, and associated intellectual property, remains protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws.

Access to or use of the GSCA Trust Protocol does not grant a user ownership of the underlying technology or intellectual property.

 

3. GSCA Brands, Names and Trademarks

GSCA may use and develop various names, brands, product names, logos, symbols, marks, and service identifiers.

These may include, without limitation:

  1. GSCA 

  2. Global Standard Certified Alliance 

  3. ONE ID 

  4. eAsset 

  5. eOrigin 

  6. eStamp 

  7. eCertApp 

  8. GSCA Trust Protocol 

  9. Other GSCA product, service, technology, or program names.

Some marks may be registered trademarks, while others may be used as trademarks, service marks, brand identifiers, or proprietary names.

The legal status of a particular mark may vary by jurisdiction.

The use of a GSCA name, logo, or mark does not by itself indicate that the mark is registered in every jurisdiction.

 

4. Ownership of GSCA Trademarks

GSCA trademarks, logos, badges, certification marks, service marks, and other brand identifiers remain the property of their respective owners.

Except where expressly authorized, no person or organization may:

  1. Register a confusingly similar trademark;

  2. Register a domain name incorporating GSCA trademarks for unauthorized purposes;

  3. Copy or imitate GSCA logos;

  4. Modify GSCA marks in a misleading manner;

  5. Use GSCA marks in a way that suggests unauthorized affiliation;

  6. Use GSCA branding to imply certification or endorsement that does not exist;

  7. Use GSCA marks for fraudulent or misleading purposes.

 

5. Authorized Use of GSCA Branding

GSCA may authorize members, partners, resellers, organizations, developers, supporting organizations, or other participants to use specified GSCA branding.

Such authorization may be subject to:

  1. Written approval;

  2. Brand guidelines;

  3. Membership status;

  4. Certification status;

  5. Partner status;

  6. Program requirements;

  7. Geographic restrictions;

  8. Time limitations;

  9. Specific products or services.

Authorization to use a GSCA logo or mark is generally limited, revocable, non-exclusive, and non-transferable, unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing.

 

6. Membership, Certification and Authorization

Participation in the GSCA ecosystem does not automatically grant certification, endorsement, accreditation, partnership, or authorization.

In particular:

GSCA Membership does not automatically mean GSCA Certification.

GSCA Partnership does not automatically mean ownership of GSCA intellectual property.

Authorization to use a GSCA mark does not transfer ownership of that mark.

Organizations and individuals must accurately represent their actual status within the GSCA ecosystem.

A member must not describe itself as:

  1. "GSCA Certified" unless appropriately certified;

  2. "GSCA Accredited" unless appropriately accredited;

  3. "Official GSCA" unless officially authorized;

  4. "GSCA Owner";

  5. "GSCA Technology Owner";

  6. Or any other description that creates a false or misleading impression of its relationship with GSCA.

 

7. Partner and Reseller Rights

GSCA may authorize partners, agencies, distributors, resellers, or other commercial representatives to promote or provide GSCA Services.

Such authorization does not transfer ownership of:

  1. GSCA trademarks;

  2. GSCA software;

  3. GSCA Trust Protocol;

  4. GSCA technology;

  5. GSCA documentation;

  6. GSCA patents;

  7. GSCA proprietary methodologies;

  8. Other GSCA intellectual property.

Partners and resellers may only use GSCA intellectual property within the scope of their applicable authorization or agreement.

 

8. Technology, Patents and Patent Applications

GSCA-related technologies may be protected by patents, patent applications, copyright, trade secrets, contractual rights, and other intellectual property rights.

Nothing in this Policy grants any person or organization a license to use, reproduce, commercialize, modify, or exploit GSCA patented technology except where such rights are expressly granted under a written agreement.

The existence of a patent, patent application, or other intellectual property right in one jurisdiction does not necessarily mean that equivalent rights exist or are registered in every jurisdiction.

 

9. Software and System Access

Access to GSCA software, platforms, APIs, applications, or other technical services generally provides a limited right to use the relevant service for its intended purpose.

Unless expressly authorized in writing, users must not:

  1. Copy GSCA software;

  2. Reproduce protected system components;

  3. Modify GSCA software;

  4. Create derivative versions;

  5. Reverse engineer protected components;

  6. Decompile or disassemble software;

  7. Extract source code;

  8. Circumvent technical protections;

  9. Replicate GSCA system architecture for unauthorized commercial purposes;

  10. Use GSCA Services to develop an unauthorized competing implementation through prohibited extraction or copying.

Nothing in this section restricts rights that cannot legally be restricted under applicable law.

 

10. GSCA Website, Content and Documentation

Content published by GSCA may include:

  1. Text;

  2. Graphics;

  3. Images;

  4. Videos;

  5. Presentations;

  6. Technical documentation;

  7. Diagrams;

  8. Website layouts;

  9. User interface designs;

  10. Marketing materials;

  11. Reports;

  12. Trust framework documentation;

  13. Other published materials.

Unless otherwise stated, such content is owned by or licensed to GSCA or Techevent Limited.

Users may not reproduce, republish, distribute, commercially exploit, or create derivative works from such content without appropriate authorization.

 

11. User Content and Customer-Owned Materials

Users and organizations may submit materials to GSCA, including:

  1. Company information;

  2. Product information;

  3. Logos;

  4. Images;

  5. Certificates;

  6. Documents;

  7. Pet information;

  8. Asset information;

  9. Other content required to operate GSCA Services.

Unless otherwise agreed, the relevant user or rights holder retains ownership of its own intellectual property.

By submitting such content, the user grants GSCA the permissions reasonably necessary to:

  1. Host;

  2. Store;

  3. Process;

  4. Display;

  5. Transmit;

  6. Verify;

  7. Authenticate;

  8. Record;

  9. Maintain;

  10. Provide the requested GSCA Service.

GSCA does not acquire ownership of user-owned intellectual property merely because it is submitted to or processed through GSCA Services.

 

12. Digital Certificates, eAssets and eOrigin Records

GSCA may generate or maintain digital certificates, credentials, eAssets, eOrigin records, verification records, or other digital trust records.

The underlying digital record and the associated GSCA technology remain subject to the applicable intellectual property rights of GSCA or the relevant rights holder.

Where an eAsset represents a real-world product, property, document, animal, credential, or other asset, ownership of the underlying asset remains with the applicable owner.

The existence of a GSCA digital record does not by itself transfer ownership of the underlying physical or legal asset.

 

13. eOrigin and Transfer Records

Where eOrigin is used to record the transfer of an asset between parties, GSCA may maintain digital records associated with:

  1. Asset identity;

  2. Verification;

  3. Ownership or authorized control;

  4. Transfer events;

  5. Provenance;

  6. Transaction status;

  7. Other relevant trust information.

The GSCA technology used to create, maintain, verify, or update such records remains the intellectual property of GSCA or the applicable rights holder.

The underlying asset and any intellectual property belonging to the seller, buyer, manufacturer, brand owner, or other rights holder remain their respective property.

 

14. API and Developer Use

Where GSCA provides APIs, SDKs, technical documentation, or developer tools, access is subject to the applicable developer or API terms.

Unless expressly authorized, developers must not:

  1. Copy GSCA APIs for unauthorized commercial use;

  2. Extract proprietary system information;

  3. Replicate protected GSCA architecture;

  4. Circumvent technical restrictions;

  5. Use API access to create misleading representations of GSCA affiliation;

  6. Use GSCA technology beyond the scope of the applicable authorization.

Use of an API does not transfer ownership of the underlying GSCA technology.

 

15. Third-Party Intellectual Property

GSCA respects the intellectual property rights of third parties.

Users must ensure that materials submitted, uploaded, issued, or distributed through GSCA Services do not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.

Where third-party intellectual property is incorporated into a GSCA-enabled service or asset, the applicable rights remain with the relevant third-party owner unless otherwise agreed.

 

16. Copyright Infringement Notices

If you believe that material available through GSCA Services infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, you may contact GSCA with sufficient information to identify:

  1. The protected work;

  2. The allegedly infringing material;

  3. The location of the material;

  4. Your relationship to the rights holder;

  5. The basis of your claim;

  6. Your contact information.

GSCA may investigate and take appropriate action where required or appropriate.

 

17. Protection Against Misrepresentation

No person or organization may use GSCA intellectual property in a manner that falsely suggests:

  1. GSCA endorsement;

  2. GSCA ownership;

  3. GSCA certification;

  4. GSCA accreditation;

  5. Official GSCA representation;

  6. Exclusive partnership;

  7. Government endorsement;

  8. International institutional endorsement;

  9. Other relationships that have not been formally established.

Any representation of a relationship with GSCA must accurately reflect the applicable authorization or agreement.

 

18. No Implied License

Except for the limited rights expressly granted through GSCA Services or a written agreement, no license or other intellectual property right is granted by GSCA.

In particular, access to a GSCA website, platform, application, digital credential, API, or other service does not grant ownership or an implied license to:

  1. GSCA trademarks;

  2. GSCA software;

  3. GSCA Trust Protocol;

  4. GSCA patents;

  5. GSCA documentation;

  6. GSCA designs;

  7. GSCA proprietary technology.

 

19. Termination of Intellectual Property Authorization

Where GSCA has granted a user, member, partner, reseller, or organization permission to use GSCA intellectual property, GSCA may withdraw or terminate that permission where:

  1. The authorization expires;

  2. The relevant membership or agreement ends;

  3. The user violates applicable terms;

  4. The brand is used improperly;

  5. The intellectual property is used deceptively;

  6. The authorization is otherwise terminated under the applicable agreement.

Upon termination, the relevant party must discontinue unauthorized use of GSCA intellectual property within the applicable period specified by GSCA or the relevant agreement.

 

20. Reporting Unauthorized Use

If you become aware of suspected unauthorized use of GSCA intellectual property, including:

  1. Counterfeit GSCA certificates;

  2. Unauthorized GSCA logos;

  3. Fake GSCA websites;

  4. Misuse of GSCA trademarks;

  5. Unauthorized claims of GSCA certification;

  6. Unauthorized reproduction of GSCA technology;

  7. Counterfeit eAssets;

  8. Fraudulent eOrigin records;

  9. Unauthorized representation as a GSCA partner or representative;

please notify GSCA promptly.

GSCA may investigate reported misuse and take appropriate action.

 

21. Enforcement

GSCA reserves the right to take reasonable action to protect its intellectual property and brand integrity, including:

  1. Requesting removal of unauthorized materials;

  2. Suspending relevant access;

  3. Revoking branding authorization;

  4. Suspending membership or partner privileges;

  5. Restricting service access;

  6. Terminating applicable agreements;

  7. Seeking available legal remedies;

  8. Cooperating with relevant authorities where required.

Nothing in this Policy limits GSCA's rights or remedies available under applicable intellectual property laws.

 

22. Intellectual Property Developed Through Collaboration

Where GSCA works with customers, partners, developers, organizations, or other parties to develop new technology, content, integrations, or other intellectual property, ownership will be determined by the applicable written agreement.

Unless expressly agreed otherwise, participation in a GSCA project or integration does not automatically create joint ownership of GSCA's pre-existing intellectual property.

 

23. Confidential and Proprietary Information

Certain GSCA technology, documentation, business information, technical information, security mechanisms, algorithms, methodologies, commercial information, and other materials may constitute confidential or proprietary information.

Users and partners must not disclose or misuse confidential GSCA information except as authorized or required by law.

Additional confidentiality obligations may apply under a separate agreement.

 

24. Changes to This Policy

GSCA may update this Policy from time to time to reflect:

  1. New GSCA services;

  2. New intellectual property;

  3. Changes in technology;

  4. New trademarks or brand assets;

  5. Changes in applicable law;

  6. Changes in GSCA's operating environment.

The latest version will be published on the applicable GSCA website.

Unless otherwise required by law, continued use of GSCA Services after the effective date of an updated Policy constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

 

25. Contact Us

For questions concerning GSCA intellectual property, trademarks, brand usage, licensing, copyright, unauthorized use, or related matters:

Global Standard Certified Alliance (GSCA)
Operated by Techevent Limited


Email: cs@ecert.app
Website: www.ecert.app / www.gsca.cc

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