Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: January 15, 2025 • Legal & Compliance

1. Introduction

RankForge is committed to respecting intellectual property rights while protecting our own proprietary methods, tools, and branding. This policy outlines how we handle trademarks, copyrighted materials, client deliverables, third-party licensing, and confidential information within our digital marketing and SEO services.

By engaging with RankForge or using our services, clients and partners agree to comply with the guidelines outlined in this document. This policy supplements, but does not replace, our Master Services Agreement (MSA) and Terms of Service.

2. Trademarks & Brand Usage

The name "RankForge", our logo, taglines, and associated visual identities are registered trademarks owned by RankForge LLC. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial use of these marks is strictly prohibited.

Client Brand Guidelines

Clients retain full rights to their own trademarks and branding. We implement strict brand safety protocols to ensure client logos, names, and campaigns are represented accurately and without infringement. Any required brand asset modifications are handled under written consent.

Note: Public case studies and portfolio features require explicit written permission from the client before publication.

3. Client Deliverables & Ownership

Upon full payment of invoiced services, clients retain exclusive ownership of all custom deliverables produced specifically for their account, including but not limited to:

  • Custom-written blog posts, landing page copy, and meta assets
  • SEO audit reports, keyword mapping sheets, and strategy documents
  • Original graphics, infographics, and video scripts created for the client
  • Link acquisition records and outreach templates customized for the client

RankForge retains no claim to client-owned content. However, we maintain the right to reference anonymized performance metrics and aggregated results for internal research, industry publications, and marketing purposes, unless otherwise restricted by NDA or contract terms.

4. Third-Party Materials & Licensing

Our SEO and content workflows may incorporate licensed stock imagery, royalty-free music, open-source frameworks, or third-party data feeds. All third-party assets are sourced from verified vendors and used strictly within the scope of their respective licenses.

Clients are responsible for securing any additional commercial licenses required for their specific distribution channels or paid advertising campaigns. RankForge provides license documentation and attribution requirements upon request.

6. Confidentiality & Trade Secrets

RankForge treats all client business data, keyword strategies, competitor analyses, and performance metrics as strictly confidential. Access is limited to authorized personnel under binding confidentiality agreements.

Our proprietary SEO methodologies, ranking prediction algorithms, and internal automation tools constitute trade secrets and are protected under applicable intellectual property law. Reverse engineering, extraction, or redistribution of RankForge's internal software or methodologies is expressly forbidden.

7. Policy Updates & Amendments

This Intellectual Property Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or industry standards. Material changes will be communicated to active clients via email and documented update notices on our compliance portal.

Continued use of RankForge services following policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms. For questions regarding specific contractual obligations, please refer to your signed MSA or contact our legal compliance team.

IP Inquiries & Legal Compliance

For trademark licensing, copyright disputes, or policy clarifications, contact our legal department directly.

legal@rankforge.com