Intellectual Property Claim

Last Updated: January 2026

This Intellectual Property Claim outlines the ownership, usage rights, and protection of all intellectual property associated with the Mercref website, including its content, design, branding, and digital assets.

Mercref operates as an online retailer specializing in women’s footwear, including Boots, Sandals, and Sneakers. By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms set forth in this Intellectual Property Claim.

1. Ownership of Intellectual Property

All content available on the Mercref website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, icons, product descriptions, layouts, designs, software code, and other materials, is the exclusive property of Mercref or its content licensors.

These materials are protected by applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and unfair competition laws.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, modification, or display of any content from this website is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Mercref.

2. Copyright Protection

All original content published on the Mercref website is protected by copyright law. This includes written content, product listings, blog materials, images, and multimedia elements created or licensed by Mercref.

Users may view, download, or print content from the website solely for personal, non-commercial use, provided that all copyright notices and proprietary markings remain intact.

Any commercial use, redistribution, or reproduction of copyrighted materials without authorization constitutes a violation of Mercref’s intellectual property rights.

3. Trademark Rights

The Mercref name, logo, brand identity, and any associated slogans or marks are trademarks or service marks owned by Mercref.

Nothing contained on this website should be construed as granting any license or right to use any trademark displayed without the express written permission of Mercref.

Unauthorized use of Mercref trademarks in connection with any product or service that is not affiliated with Mercref is strictly prohibited and may constitute trademark infringement.

4. Product Images & Descriptions

Product images, photographs, videos, and descriptions displayed on the Mercref website are either created by Mercref or used under valid licensing agreements.

These assets may not be copied, reused, or repurposed for commercial use without explicit permission from Mercref, even if the products are no longer available for sale.

Minor variations in product appearance may occur due to lighting, display settings, or manufacturing differences. Such variations do not diminish Mercref’s ownership of the associated intellectual property.

5. User-Generated Content

By submitting reviews, comments, images, or other content to the Mercref website, you grant Mercref a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content for business and marketing purposes.

You represent and warrant that any content you submit does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of any third party.

Mercref reserves the right to remove or modify user-generated content that violates intellectual property laws or this policy.

6. Third-Party Intellectual Property

Certain materials on the Mercref website may belong to third parties and are used with permission or under license. All such content remains the property of its respective owners.

Use of third-party intellectual property is governed by the terms set by the original rights holders.

7. Intellectual Property Infringement Claims

Mercref respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users to do the same. If you believe that any content on our website infringes your intellectual property rights, you may submit a formal infringement claim.

Your claim should include sufficient information to identify the allegedly infringing material and proof of ownership of the intellectual property in question.

8. Actions Taken Upon Claim Receipt

Upon receiving a valid intellectual property claim, Mercref may review the reported content and take appropriate action, including temporary removal or permanent deletion of the material.

We may also contact the party responsible for the content to request clarification or supporting documentation.

9. Limitation of Liability

Mercref shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from unauthorized use of intellectual property by third parties or users of the website.

Enforcement of intellectual property rights is conducted at Mercref’s discretion and does not constitute a waiver of any legal rights.

10. Policy Updates

Mercref reserves the right to modify or update this Intellectual Property Claim at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.