Intellectual Property Policy

This Intellectual Property Policy outlines the ownership, use, and protection of intellectual property associated with KeteIQ, including the platform, content, and insights generated through our collaborative intelligence system.

The KeteIQ platform, including its design, code, algorithms, branding, and underlying technology, is the intellectual property of KeteIQ and its licensors. All rights are reserved unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Protected elements include:

• KeteIQ name, logo, and branding
• Platform software and architecture
• AI synthesis models and algorithms
• User interface design and experience

KeteIQ aggregates and synthesises publicly available information from diverse sources including government agencies, organisations, media outlets, and institutional publications.

We respect original ownership by:

• Providing clear attribution to original sources
• Linking directly to source materials where available
• Not claiming ownership of underlying source content
• Operating within fair use and research exceptions under New Zealand copyright law

Insights, syntheses, and analyses generated by KeteIQ's AI systems represent original intellectual work created through our proprietary processes.

Usage terms:

• Partner organisations may use insights for their work with appropriate attribution
• Insights may not be resold or used for commercial purposes without permission
• We encourage sharing insights to advance social impact, with credit to KeteIQ
• Bulk extraction or systematic downloading of platform content is prohibited

When you contribute information, feedback, or content to KeteIQ:

• You retain ownership of your original content
• You grant KeteIQ a licence to use, adapt, and share your contributions to advance the platform's mission
• Contributions may be synthesised with other information in aggregated, anonymised insights
• You confirm you have the right to share any content you provide

KeteIQ acknowledges and respects Māori cultural and intellectual property rights (mātauranga Māori) under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We are committed to:

• Respecting taonga works and traditional knowledge
• Seeking appropriate permissions when engaging with Māori cultural material
• Supporting kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of Māori knowledge
• Working in partnership with iwi and Māori organisations

If you believe that content on KeteIQ infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us immediately with:

• Description of the copyrighted work or intellectual property
• Location of the allegedly infringing content on our platform
• Your contact information and proof of ownership
• A statement of good faith belief that use is unauthorised

We will investigate promptly and take appropriate action, including removal if necessary.

KeteIQ is built on principles of collective intelligence and shared learning. We believe knowledge should be accessible to advance social good, while respecting the rights of creators and contributors.

Our approach balances protection of intellectual property with the mission to unlock insights that benefit Aotearoa New Zealand's social impact sector.

Prohibited uses include:

• Reproducing, modifying, or creating derivative works of the platform
• Reverse engineering or attempting to extract source code
• Using automated tools to scrape or extract bulk data
• Removing or obscuring attribution or copyright notices
• Using platform content for commercial purposes without authorisation

"KeteIQ" and associated logos are trademarks of KeteIQ. Unauthorised use of our trademarks is prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement under New Zealand law.

We may update this Intellectual Property Policy as the platform evolves. Material changes will be communicated to users and posted on this page with an updated revision date.

For questions about intellectual property matters or to report infringement: