Intellectual Property & Infringement Policy

Section 01

RedRock's intellectual property

The RedRock platform — including its software, source code, algorithms, user interface, visual elements, trademarks, trade names, logos, and documentation — is the exclusive property of Kaos Design Werks, LLC and is protected by US and international IP law, including:

• Copyright law (17 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq.)
• US trademark law and applicable common law trademark rights
• Trade secret law, including the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), 18 U.S.C. § 1836
• Patent law, to the extent any Platform features are patent-protected

The subscription granted to Subscribers is a limited license to use the Platform and does not transfer any ownership rights. No implied licenses are granted.

Section 02

Subscriber data ownership

Subscribers retain full intellectual property ownership of all Subscriber Data uploaded to the Platform, including construction documents, drawings, project files, photos, specifications, schedules, submittals, RFIs, and change orders. RedRock's limited license to process Subscriber Data is solely for delivering the subscribed services.

Subscribers are solely responsible for ensuring they hold all necessary rights to any third-party content uploaded to the Platform.

Section 03

Prohibited IP-related conduct

Subscribers and Authorized Users may not use the Platform to:

• Upload, store, or distribute content that infringes any third party's copyright, trademark, patent, or trade secret.
• Upload architectural drawings, engineering specifications, BIM files, or proprietary documents for which the Subscriber does not hold a valid license.
• Remove, alter, or obscure any copyright or proprietary notices from content accessed through the Platform.
• Use RedRock's trademarks or branding in any manner implying endorsement without prior written consent.
• Copy, distribute, modify, or create derivative works of the RedRock Platform.
• Facilitate unauthorized reproduction of copyrighted construction standards, building codes, CSI MasterFormat documents, or industry publications.

Section 04

DMCA copyright infringement claims

If you believe content stored on the Platform infringes your copyright, submit a written DMCA notice to our designated agent containing all of the following:

Section 05

RedRock's response to valid notices

• Acknowledge receipt within 5 business days.
• Investigate the claim and, where appropriate, disable access to or remove the allegedly infringing material.
• Notify the Subscriber whose account contains the identified material.
• Provide the Subscriber an opportunity to submit a counter-notification.

RedRock reserves the right to terminate accounts of repeat infringers consistent with 17 U.S.C. § 512(i).

Section 06

Counter-notification process

If you believe material was removed by mistake or misidentification, submit a counter-notification to info@redrock-cm.com containing:

• Your full name, address, telephone number, and email.
• Identification of the material removed and its location before removal.
• A statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief the removal was a mistake or misidentification.
• Consent to jurisdiction of the federal court in Austin, TX (or your district if outside the US).
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Upon receipt of a valid counter-notification, RedRock may restore removed material after 10–14 business days unless the complaining party provides notice of a court action seeking an injunction.

Section 07

Trademark infringement claims

To report trademark infringement, contact info@redrock-cm.com with your trademark registration details, a description of the infringing use, and your contact information. RedRock will review and respond within 10 business days.

Section 08

Trade secret and confidential information

RedRock does not permit use of the Platform to misappropriate or disclose another party's trade secrets. Reports of trade secret misappropriation facilitated through the Platform should be directed to info@redrock-cm.com. RedRock will cooperate with lawful legal process related to such claims.

Section 09

Misrepresentation and abuse of process

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages including costs and attorneys' fees incurred by RedRock, the alleged infringer, or the affected Subscriber. RedRock reserves the right to recover such costs from parties submitting bad-faith notices.

Section 10

Platform IP protections for subscribers

• Role-based access control (RBAC) limiting who can view, download, or share project documents.
• Audit logs tracking all document access and download events.
• Granular project-level permission settings by user, role, or project phase.
• Encrypted storage ensuring documents are not accessible outside the Platform's controlled environment.