STARBYTE IT LLC

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY​

Effective Date: 08/04/2025

Last Updated: 02/02/2026

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This Intellectual Property Policy (“Policy”) governs ownership, use, and rights related to intellectual property in connection with services provided by StarByte IT LLC, a California limited liability company, doing business as StarByte (“StarByte,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

By accessing or using StarByte’s services (“Services”), Client (“you” or “your”) agrees to this Policy.

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1. Definitions

For purposes of this Policy:

• “StarByte IP” means all intellectual property owned or developed by StarByte, including but not limited to methodologies, workflows, processes, scripts, tools, configurations, templates, documentation, training materials, software, branding, trademarks, logos, and proprietary know-how.

• “Client Data” means data, files, content, credentials, or materials provided by or belonging to Client.

• “Deliverables” means tangible outputs expressly identified and paid for by Client in a written agreement (e.g., reports, documentation, configurations).

 

2. Ownership of StarByte Intellectual Property

2.1 All StarByte IP remains the exclusive property of StarByte, whether created before, during, or after the provision of Services.

2.2 Nothing in this Policy or any service agreement transfers ownership of StarByte IP to Client.

2.3 StarByte retains all rights, title, and interest in and to its IP, including any enhancements, modifications, or derivative works.

 

3. License to Use StarByte IP

3.1 Subject to Client’s compliance with applicable agreements and payment of all fees, StarByte grants Client a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to use StarByte IP solely for Client’s internal business purposes in connection with the Services.

3.2 Client may not:

• Copy, distribute, sublicense, sell, or lease StarByte IP

• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble StarByte IP

• Remove proprietary notices or branding

• Use StarByte IP to provide services to third parties

 

4. Ownership of Client Data

4.1 Client retains all ownership rights to Client Data.

4.2 Client grants StarByte a limited license to access, use, process, and store Client Data solely as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, or enforce agreements.

4.3 StarByte does not claim ownership over Client Data.

 

5. Deliverables & Work Product

5.1 Ownership of Deliverables shall be as expressly stated in a written agreement or Statement of Work.

5.2 Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• Client owns Deliverables created specifically and exclusively for Client and paid for in full

• StarByte retains ownership of all underlying tools, templates, scripts, methods, and reusable components used to create the Deliverables

5.3 Deliverables may incorporate StarByte IP without transferring ownership of such IP.

 

6. Feedback & Suggestions

6.1 Client may provide feedback, ideas, or suggestions regarding Services.

6.2 Client grants StarByte a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free license to use, incorporate, and commercialize such feedback without obligation or compensation.

 

7. Third-Party Intellectual Property

7.1 Services may involve third-party software, platforms, or tools.

7.2 Ownership and licensing of third-party IP is governed solely by the applicable third-party terms.

7.3 StarByte makes no representation regarding Client’s rights under third-party licenses.

 

8. Confidentiality of Intellectual Property

8.1 Client agrees not to disclose StarByte IP to third parties without prior written consent.

8.2 This obligation survives termination of Services.

 

9. Enforcement & Remedies

9.1 Unauthorized use of StarByte IP constitutes a material breach of applicable agreements.

9.2 StarByte reserves the right to pursue all available legal and equitable remedies, including injunctive relief.

 

10. No Implied Rights

No rights or licenses are granted by implication, estoppel, or otherwise except as expressly stated in this Policy.

 

11. Legal Carve-Out

Nothing in this Policy limits rights or remedies available under applicable intellectual property law, nor excludes liability for fraud or willful misconduct to the extent prohibited under California law.

 

12. Governing Law & Venue

This Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Sacramento County, California.

 

13. Acceptance & Electronic Consent

By accessing Services, submitting payment, or checking an agreement box, Client acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agree to this Intellectual Property Policy.

Client agrees that electronic acceptance constitutes a valid and enforceable electronic signature under the U.S. ESIGN Act and the California Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).