diff --git a/TRADEMARK.md b/TRADEMARK.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f9d44d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/TRADEMARK.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# PipraPay Trademark Policy + +The PipraPay name, logo, and overall brand identity are trademarks of QubePlug Bangladesh. + +## What you CAN do +- Use the PipraPay software under the AGPL v3 license. +- Run it on your own servers for personal or business purposes. +- Contribute improvements or fixes back to the project. +- Share your modified version, as long as it is still under AGPL v3 **and keeps PipraPay branding**. + +## What you CANNOT do +- You may NOT remove or change the PipraPay name, logo, or branding. +- You may NOT create a new product or brand based on PipraPay (example: renaming it to "NewPay", "SuperPay", etc.). +- You may NOT use the PipraPay brand in a misleading or unauthorized way. + +## Why this policy exists +We want to keep PipraPay open source and community-driven while ensuring the PipraPay brand remains unique and trusted. +You are free to use the software, but the brand itself is protected.