Intellectual property (IP) is fundamental to the integrity and trust of the Gletra ecosystem. This Intellectual Property Policy governs the ownership, use, licensing, and protection of IP assets across Gletra's multi-vendor marketplace, real-time chat and calling features, digital wallet infrastructure, seller panel, and home services platform for electricians, plumbers, carpenters, cleaners, and appliance repair professionals.
Gletra Technologies Pvt. Ltd. owns and protects its proprietary software, trademarks, trade dress, algorithms, databases, and platform design. Users who upload content retain ownership of their original works but grant Gletra specific licenses necessary to operate the platform.
This policy complements our Copyright Policy, Prohibited Items Policy, and Terms & Conditions. Violations may result in content removal, financial holds on wallet balances, seller account suspension, and legal proceedings.
All parties interacting with Gletra — buyers, sellers, service providers, affiliates, and third-party integrators — must comply with this policy. Rights holders are encouraged to report violations promptly; Gletra commits to fair, transparent enforcement.
The following assets are the exclusive property of Gletra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.:
- The "Gletra" word mark, logo, favicon, app icons, and all brand variations
- Gletra.com website design, mobile application UI/UX, and seller panel interface
- Proprietary recommendation algorithms, search indexing, and fraud detection systems
- Gletra Wallet architecture, payment orchestration logic, and settlement workflows
- Chat and call routing infrastructure, notification systems, and API specifications
- Policy documents, help center content, training materials, and marketing collateral
No license to use, reproduce, modify, or create derivative works of Gletra IP is granted except as strictly necessary to access and use the platform in accordance with our Terms & Conditions.
Permitted Use
- Referencing Gletra by name in factual, non-misleading contexts (e.g., "Available on Gletra")
- Using official Gletra badges provided through the authorized affiliate or partner program
- Linking to gletra.com using standard text links without implying endorsement
Prohibited Use
- Using Gletra logos or trademarks in domain names, social media handles, or app names without authorization
- Implying Gletra sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement without written agreement
- Modifying Gletra logos, colors, or brand elements
- Registering trademarks confusingly similar to Gletra in any jurisdiction
By uploading, posting, or submitting content to Gletra — including product listings, reviews, chat messages, call attachments, and service provider profiles — you grant Gletra a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sublicensable license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, and adapt such content solely for platform operation, marketing (with opt-out for reviews), and legal compliance.
You represent and warrant that you own or have all necessary rights to the content you submit and that such content does not infringe any third-party IP rights.
Sellers and service providers must not list counterfeit goods, unauthorized replicas, or products bearing trademarks without authorization. Gletra employs automated and manual review systems to detect IP violations.
| Violation Type | Detection Method | Enforcement Action |
|---|
| Counterfeit goods | Brand registry + manual review | Listing removal; account suspension |
| Trademark misuse in listings | Keyword and image matching | Listing edit required or removal |
| Unauthorized brand logos in chat | User reports + AI screening | Warning; repeat offense ban |
| Scraped competitor content | Duplicate detection | Listing rejection; seller review |
Authorized brand owners may enroll in the Gletra Brand Registry to proactively protect their trademarks. Registered brands receive priority review of infringement reports, access to search tools for unauthorized listings, and dedicated support from our IP team.
Enroll at seller.gletra.com/brand-registry with proof of trademark registration. Gletra verifies applications within 10 business days.
Gletra's platform technology, including wallet settlement engines, chat encryption protocols, and service-matching algorithms, may be protected as trade secrets or pending patent applications. Reverse engineering, decompiling, or extracting source code from Gletra applications is strictly prohibited.
Third-party developers integrating via Gletra APIs must comply with developer terms and may not replicate Gletra functionality in competing platforms using proprietary methods learned through integration.
Report IP violations (trademark, patent, trade dress) to legal@gletra.com with: identification of your IP rights, description of the infringing content on Gletra, location (URL/ID), and your contact details. Gletra responds to valid IP reports within 5 business days.
Marketplace Sellers
Maintain documentation of product authenticity. Respond to IP inquiries within 48 hours. Do not use competitor trademarks in listing keywords for diversion.
Home Service Providers
Service professionals must not misrepresent certifications or use unauthorized trade association logos. Display only credentials verified through Gletra KYC.
Gletra may remove content, suspend accounts, withhold seller payouts, freeze wallet funds pending investigation, and cooperate with law enforcement for serious IP violations. Rights holders may pursue independent legal remedies against infringing users.
This policy is updated as Gletra expands features and as IP law evolves. Last reviewed annually. Contact legal@gletra.com for IP licensing inquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
You retain ownership of original photos you create. You grant Gletra a license to display them on the platform. If photos contain third-party copyrighted elements, you must have permission from the rights holder.
Yes, in factual contexts such as "Shop my store on Gletra." You may not use Gletra logos without authorization or imply official partnership without a written agreement.
Valid reports from brand owners or buyers trigger listing removal within 48 hours. Sellers may appeal with authenticity documentation. Repeat counterfeit listings result in permanent seller ban.
A program for trademark owners to register their brands for proactive monitoring and priority infringement handling on Gletra marketplace listings.
Only credentials verified through Gletra KYC may be displayed. Unauthorized use of trade association or government certification marks is prohibited and may result in profile removal.
No. You retain ownership of original content in chat. Gletra holds a limited license to store and process messages for platform operation, dispute resolution, and safety compliance.
Legal Notice
This document forms part of the Gletra Terms of Service. Gletra Technologies Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to update this policy at any time with reasonable notice. Material changes will be communicated via email, in-app notification, or a prominent notice on our platform. Continued use of Gletra after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. For questions, contact legal@gletra.com.