Intellectual Property Policy

Disclaimer: Draft prepared for operational use. Not legal advice. Have a licensed New Jersey attorney review before publication.

Effective date: June 10, 2026 Last updated: June 10, 2026

1. Introduction

This Intellectual Property Policy ("IP Policy") explains how ownership and licenses work for materials exchanged between Jonathan Killough d/b/a Killough Works ("Killough Works," "Provider," "we," "us") and clients ("Client," "you").

For paid projects, this IP Policy supplements our Terms of Service and any signed Service Agreement. If there is a conflict, the signed Service Agreement controls.

2. Definitions

Term	Meaning
Client Materials	Content, logos, trademarks, data, copy, images, account assets, and other materials you provide or already own
Deliverables	Custom work product created for you under an agreed scope (pages, forms, copy, automations, documentation, code, designs)
Provider Materials	Pre-existing templates, libraries, components, prompts, workflows, methods, tools, and know-how owned or developed by Killough Works before or outside your project
Third-Party Materials	Stock assets, fonts, plugins, SaaS components, open-source software, and other materials licensed from third parties

3. Client Materials

You retain ownership of Client Materials.

You grant Killough Works a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display Client Materials solely to:

Perform the agreed services
Provide support and revisions during the project
Create Deliverables for you

You represent that you have the rights and permissions needed for us to use Client Materials and that they do not infringe third-party rights.

4. Deliverables

4.1 Standard rule

Upon full payment of all fees owed for the applicable engagement, Client receives ownership or a broad license to the final agreed Deliverables as stated in the Service Agreement or written project confirmation.

Default for bespoke client work:

Client owns the final custom Deliverables created specifically for the project, including custom page copy, custom form structure, and project-specific configuration, subject to Provider Materials and Third-Party Materials below.
Provider Materials are excluded from Client ownership even when embedded in Deliverables.

4.2 Until payment is complete

Until full payment is received, all Deliverables remain the property of Killough Works or its licensors. We may withhold delivery files, credentials, or transfer steps until outstanding invoices are paid.

4.3 Provider Materials embedded in Deliverables

Killough Works retains ownership of Provider Materials even if embedded in Deliverables. To the extent Provider Materials are incorporated, Client receives a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use those embedded Provider Materials solely as part of the delivered project and not as a standalone resale product.

Examples of Provider Materials we typically retain:

Internal starter templates and boilerplate
Reusable code utilities and component patterns
Prompt libraries and automation patterns
Internal checklists, review frameworks, and teardown formats
General know-how and non-client-specific methods

4.4 Work for hire characterization

5. Third-Party Materials

Deliverables may include Third-Party Materials subject to their own licenses.

Type	Typical handling
Open-source software	Provided with applicable OSS license; license texts should be retained
Commercial plugins or themes	Client may need to purchase or maintain their own license
Stock photos, icons, fonts	Client is responsible for securing and maintaining licenses unless we explicitly include them in scope
SaaS platforms (Stripe, Zapier, etc.)	Client maintains account ownership and vendor terms

Killough Works is not responsible for third-party license fees after delivery unless explicitly included in scope and prepaid.

6. Source code

6.1 Custom project code

For Mini Build and custom development engagements, Client generally receives ownership or a broad license to custom source code written specifically for the project upon full payment, excluding Provider Materials and Third-Party Materials.

6.2 Access and delivery

Delivery format may include repository access, exported files, platform-native configuration, or deployment to Client-controlled hosting, as agreed in scope.

6.3 Ongoing maintenance

Transfer of code does not obligate Killough Works to provide future maintenance, security patches, or feature development unless separately contracted.

7. Designs and branding assistance

7.1 Branding assistance

When Killough Works helps refine layouts, visual hierarchy, or marketing copy, Deliverables may include design direction and implementation within an agreed platform. Unless explicitly scoped, this is not a full trademark or brand identity package.

7.2 Logos and trademarks

Client must supply logos and brand assets or obtain proper design/licensing separately. Killough Works does not guarantee trademark clearance.

7.3 Mockups and demos

Illustrative mockups on the Killough Works Site or demo catalog are not automatically licensed to Client unless purchased and scoped as custom Deliverables.

8. Content and copy

Upon full payment, Client may use delivered copy in their business operations.

Client is responsible for:

Verifying factual claims before publication
Ensuring advertising and industry compliance
Reviewing AI-assisted drafts per our AI Disclosure

Killough Works may retain the right to reuse non-confidential structural patterns and generic copy frameworks as Provider Materials.

9. Prompts, workflows, and automation systems

9.1 Client-facing automations

When scope includes a live automation (for example, a Zapier scenario connected to Client accounts), Client typically owns or controls the automation running in Client's account, while Killough Works retains Provider Materials in the underlying pattern.

9.2 Documentation and SOPs

Written documentation created specifically for Client transfers with Deliverables upon full payment. Generic internal frameworks remain Provider Materials.

9.3 Prompts

Custom prompts written specifically for Client's business may transfer as part of Deliverables. General prompt patterns and libraries remain Provider Materials.

10. Portfolio and promotional rights

Unless Client opts out in writing, Killough Works may display non-confidential Deliverables and project summaries in portfolio and marketing materials after delivery.

Client may request confidential treatment or redaction of identifying details in writing. We will honor prospective opt-outs for future publication.

11. AI-generated elements

Some Deliverables may include AI-assisted elements. Copyright protection for AI-generated material may be limited or uncertain under current law.

Client is responsible for how AI-assisted content is published and for any disclosures required in Client's industry or jurisdiction.

12. Infringement claims

If you believe Deliverables infringe third-party rights because of Client Materials you supplied, you indemnify Killough Works as described in the Terms of Service.

If you believe Deliverables infringe rights because of our original work, notify us promptly at jonathan@killough.works and we will review in good faith.

13. Survival

Sections on Provider Materials, Third-Party Materials, portfolio rights (where opted in), and payment conditions survive project completion.

14. Contact

Killough Works — Intellectual property Email: jonathan@killough.works