Collaboration & Intellectual Property Disclaimer

Last updated: June 15, 2026

1. Purpose of the Platform

ITeamUP is operated by Software and People Consulting.

ITeamUP facilitates connections between Visionaries and Creators.

ITeamUP is not a party to collaborations between users.

2. Ownership of Ideas

Users retain all rights to:

  • Ideas
  • Concepts
  • Project Cards
  • Documents
  • Designs
  • Creative works

ITeamUP does not claim ownership of user content.

3. Protecting Ideas

Users are solely responsible for protecting their own ideas, concepts, inventions, trade secrets, and intellectual property.

Possible protection measures include:

  • NDAs
  • Copyright
  • Trademarks
  • Patents
  • Contractual agreements

4. No Legal Advice

ITeamUP does not provide legal advice.

Users should seek independent legal counsel where intellectual property protection is required.

5. Collaboration Agreements

Users are responsible for agreements regarding:

  • Ownership of deliverables
  • Compensation
  • Revenue sharing
  • Copyright
  • Confidentiality
  • Intellectual property assignment

ITeamUP does not verify, supervise, enforce, or mediate such agreements.

6. Disputes

ITeamUP is not an arbitrator, mediator, or contracting party.

Disputes between users must be resolved directly between the parties involved.

7. Limitation of Responsibility

ITeamUP is not responsible for:

  • Idea theft
  • Breaches of confidentiality
  • Intellectual property disputes
  • Contractual disputes between users
  • Failure of users to enter into appropriate legal agreements

8. No Warranty

ITeamUP makes no representation or warranty that:

  • User ideas will remain confidential
  • Users will enter into legally binding agreements
  • Intellectual property rights will be protected by using the platform

9. Recommendation

Before sharing sensitive ideas, users should consider implementing appropriate legal protections such as NDAs, founder agreements, collaboration agreements, assignment agreements, or other legal arrangements.