Intellectual Property Policy

Last Updated: April 1, 2026

This Intellectual Property Policy ("IP Policy") describes how Matcha Square LLC ("we," "us," or "our") protects intellectual property rights and handles claims of infringement on our platform (the "Platform").

1. Matcha Square Intellectual Property

All content, design, code, features, functionality, trademarks, logos, and trade dress of the Platform are owned by or licensed to Matcha Square and are protected by U.S. and international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any part of the Platform without our prior written consent, except as expressly permitted by these terms or applicable law.

2. User-Submitted Content

2.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of all content you upload to the Platform, including product images, descriptions, logos, and other materials ("User Content").

2.2 License Grant

By uploading User Content, you grant Matcha Square a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, transferable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and modify your User Content solely as necessary to operate, promote, and improve the Platform. This includes displaying your products in the marketplace, supplier portals, sample pages, and marketing materials.

This license continues for as long as your content remains on the Platform and for a reasonable period after removal to allow for caching and backup processes.

2.3 Representations

You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights and permissions to upload your User Content, and that your User Content does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party.

3. Prohibited Intellectual Property Conduct

Users of the Platform may not:

• Upload content that infringes the copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, or other intellectual property rights of any third party.
• Use another company's brand name, logo, or trademarks in a misleading way in product listings or profiles.
• Copy or reproduce product listings, images, or descriptions from other Suppliers on the Platform or from external sources without authorization.
• Misrepresent the origin, certification, or grading of matcha products in a way that infringes on established trade designations or certifications.
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically extract content from the Platform.

4. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)

Matcha Square respects the intellectual property rights of others and complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your copyright, you may submit a DMCA takedown notice to our designated agent.

4.1 Filing a Notice

Your DMCA notice must include:

1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized agent.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, with sufficient detail for us to locate it on the Platform.
4. Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, and email).
5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
6. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Send DMCA notices to:

Matcha Square — DMCA Agent Email: legal@matchasquare.com Subject line: DMCA Takedown Notice

4.2 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:

1. Your physical or electronic signature.
2. Identification of the material that was removed and its location on the Platform before removal.
3. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification.
4. Your name, address, telephone number, and a statement consenting to jurisdiction in the federal court for your district (or Los Angeles County, California, if outside the U.S.).

4.3 Repeat Infringers

We will terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances.

5. Trademark Claims

If you believe that content on the Platform infringes your trademark rights, contact us at legal@matchasquare.com with the following information:

1. Your full name, company, and contact information.
2. The trademark at issue, including registration number if applicable.
3. Identification of the content you believe is infringing.
4. An explanation of how the content infringes your trademark rights.

We will review trademark complaints and take appropriate action, which may include removing or modifying the reported content.

6. Product Authenticity

Matcha Square is committed to the integrity of the matcha supply chain. Suppliers must accurately represent the origin, grade, and certification status of their products. Claims of misrepresentation regarding product authenticity or origin may be reported to legal@matchasquare.com and will be investigated.

Consequences for verified misrepresentation may include listing removal, account suspension, or permanent removal from the Platform.

7. Reporting

To report any intellectual property concern not covered above, contact us at:

Matcha Square LLC Email: legal@matchasquare.com

We aim to acknowledge all reports within 5 business days and resolve them within 15 business days where possible.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this IP Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.