Effective Date: 1 October 2025

This Intellectual Property Protection Clause (“Clause”) applies to all users, customers, and third parties (“Users”) who access, download, purchase, or utilize any goods, services, software, content, or materials (collectively, “Products”) provided by Nxt Lvl Development, LLC (“Company”). By engaging with the Company’s Products, Users acknowledge and agree to the following terms regarding intellectual property protection under applicable laws and regulations of the State of Maryland.

1. Ownership of Intellectual Property. All intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, designs, logos, text, software code, graphics, and other proprietary information (“Intellectual Property”), associated with the Company’s Products, whether registered or unregistered, are the exclusive property of Nxt Lvl Development, LLC or its licensors. Users acknowledge that no ownership or rights are transferred through the use, download, or purchase of the Products.
2. Permitted Use. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the Company’s Products solely for personal or internal business purposes. This license does not permit any resale, distribution, modification, reverse engineering, or derivative works based on the Company’s Intellectual Property without prior written consent.
3. Restrictions. Users may not, without express written permission from the Company: a. Copy, reproduce, distribute, display, or create derivative works from any Intellectual Property; b. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any software or proprietary technology; c. Use the Company’s trademarks, logos, or other branding materials in any unauthorized manner; d. Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
4. Enforcement and Remedies. The Company reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the Company’s Intellectual Property may result in legal action, including but not limited to claims for damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of legal fees.
5. Third-Party Intellectual Property. Any third-party intellectual property included in the Company’s Products is used under appropriate licenses or permissions. Users agree to respect and comply with all third-party rights and licensing terms.
6. Modifications to this Clause. The Company reserves the right to modify or update this Clause at any time without prior notice. Users are responsible for reviewing this Clause periodically for any changes. Continued use of the Company’s Products after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction. This Clause shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland. Any disputes arising under or related to this Clause shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state or federal courts located in Maryland.

If you have any questions or require further information regarding this Clause, please contact Nxt Lvl Development at [410.688.7498].