DraftVerify™ Legal Notice & IP Protection

1. Intellectual Property Rights

The DraftVerify Standards Initiative owns and controls all intellectual property contained within this website and the DraftVerify Standards Library, including, without limitation: written standards, training materials, workflow descriptions, diagrams, identity models, verification protocols, and all associated documents, imagery, and digital assets.

Unless expressly authorized in writing, no part of any DraftVerify material may be copied, reproduced, republished, mirrored, adapted, translated, distributed, or stored in any form or by any means — in whole or in part. Unauthorized use may constitute copyright infringement, passing off, and/or other violations of applicable law.

The following categories of material are specifically protected (non-exhaustive):

• The DraftVerify Standard (all versions and language editions)
• The F-Series DraftVerify Standards Library (F-1 through F-40 and related appendices)
• Identity and system models, including Draft Identity Architecture (DIA)
• Verification, logging, and incident-response protocols and specifications
• Brewery, distributor, and venue SOPs, checklists, and implementation guides
• Compliance, audit, and program materials, including multi-venue program criteria
• All diagrams, workflow maps, identity-chain schematics, and system layouts
• Distinctive coined terminology and defined concepts used within the DraftVerify Standard, including but not limited to terms such as Draft Identity Architecture, Verification Event, Identity Lockout, Coupler Identity Tag, Verified Pour, and NA Draft Integrity Zone, as set out in the standards documents.
• The DraftVerify logo, symbols, tags, badges, seals, and visual certification identifiers
• DraftVerify Registry descriptions, data models, and interaction specifications

While general industry concepts and generic phrases are not claimed as proprietary, the specific way DraftVerify expresses, structures, and implements its standards and terminology is protected. Any attempt to reproduce, repackage, or substantially imitate DraftVerify materials in competing standards, frameworks, or commercial offerings is strictly prohibited.

This protection applies equally to human-authored, AI-assisted, and AI-generated reproductions of DraftVerify content or structure where the underlying source is materially derived from DraftVerify materials.

Any attempt to copy, imitate, replicate, reverse-engineer, paraphrase, restate, summarize, restructure, reorganize, repackage, rebrand, or create any derivative work based on DraftVerify™ materials is strictly prohibited. This includes — but is not limited to — all written standards, terminology, naming conventions, workflow structures, identity-layer architectures, diagrams, protocols, compliance frameworks, and document organization used across the DraftVerify Standards Library.

Prohibited actions expressly include, without limitation:

• Using AI tools to generate rewritten or “inspired” versions of DraftVerify materials
• Producing documents that mirror the structure, sequence, or logic of DraftVerify
• Creating a competing “standard,” “program,” or “compliance framework” that is inspired by, derived from, or substantially similar to DraftVerify in structure, scope, or terminology
• Replacing DraftVerify terminology with synonyms in an attempt to circumvent copyright, trade dress, or other protections
• Copying or emulating the DraftVerify concept of identity tagging, verification events, coupler labeling, line separation frameworks, or registry interaction models in a way that is materially based on DraftVerify documentation

“Substantial similarity” — including conceptual, structural, organizational, or architectural similarity — may constitute infringement even where text has been modified, paraphrased, or restyled. Independent creation is not a defense where the resulting materials reasonably resemble DraftVerify’s protected works, terminology, or identity architecture.

Any party attempting to fork, clone, emulate, or build upon the DraftVerify Standard — in full or in part — without written authorization may be subject to immediate enforcement action, including cease-and-desist demands, removal notices, DMCA or equivalent filings, claims for statutory damages, injunctive relief, and recovery of legal fees where permitted by law. DraftVerify™ reserves all rights, including the right to determine what constitutes derivative, competitive, or infringing use.

2. Claimed Trademarks & Marks

The following names and marks are used as claimed (unregistered) trademarks of the DraftVerify Standards Initiative in Canada and other jurisdictions where such common-law rights arise through use:

• DraftVerify™
• DraftVerify Standard™
• Verified Tap™
• Verification Event™
• Identity Architecture™
• NA Integrity™ (provisional claim)

These marks may not be used, in whole or in part, in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, suggest endorsement, or imply affiliation with DraftVerify without prior written permission. This includes, without limitation:

• Use in product names, services, software, or hardware offerings
• Use in marketing or promotional materials
• Use in training, consulting, or “certification” programs
• Use in domain names, social media handles, or branding assets

DraftVerify reserves the right to expand, register, and enforce these and other marks in additional jurisdictions over time.

3. Use of DraftVerify Names, Badges & Certification Claims

At this time, DraftVerify does not operate a public certification program and does not grant any of the following statuses to third parties:

• “DraftVerify Certified”
• “DraftVerify Approved”
• “Verified Tap–Compliant” or similar
• “Official DraftVerify Partner” or similar

No brewery, distributor, technician, installer, venue, or vendor may claim or imply DraftVerify certification, approval, assessment, audit, or endorsement without a written agreement explicitly granting that status.

Use of DraftVerify logos, badges, seals, or other visual identifiers on equipment, marketing materials, menus, websites, or training content is prohibited without written authorization.

Misrepresentation of DraftVerify affiliation or compliance may be treated as deceptive or misleading conduct and may result in enforcement action.

4. Limited Permitted Use & Referencing

DraftVerify materials may be accessed for reference, education, and voluntary internal alignment only. Reading and privately studying the standard does not grant any license to reproduce or commercialize the content.

The following are generally permitted without prior approval, provided they are factual and non-misleading:

• Linking to public DraftVerify web pages and documents
• Referring to DraftVerify in academic, training, or informational contexts
• Internal policy notes such as: “Our internal procedures are informed by concepts described in the DraftVerify Standard.”

The following uses require prior written approval from DraftVerify:

• Reproduction of any DraftVerify text, diagrams, or schemas
• Inclusion of DraftVerify content in commercial training, software, or consulting offerings
• Creation of translated, adapted, or modified versions of DraftVerify standards
• Any public claim of DraftVerify compliance, certification, or endorsement
• Use of DraftVerify names, marks, or logos in connection with products or services

If in doubt, you must obtain written permission before using any DraftVerify materials beyond basic referencing and linking.

5. Disclaimer of Responsibility & No Regulatory Status

DraftVerify™ is an independent standards and education initiative. DraftVerify:

• is not a government body or regulator
• is not a public health authority
• is not an inspection, testing, or enforcement agency
• does not replace any applicable law, regulation, code, or ordinance

Implementation of the DraftVerify Standard is voluntary and self-directed. All operators (including breweries, distributors, venues, and technicians) remain solely responsible for:

• compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• food safety, sanitation, and occupational safety
• correct design, operation, and maintenance of draft systems
• verification of local legal requirements for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• independent risk assessments and professional advice as needed

All DraftVerify materials are provided on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis, without any representations, warranties, or guarantees of any kind, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise. Without limiting the foregoing, DraftVerify expressly disclaims any warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, non-infringement, or completeness.

DraftVerify™, its founders, contributors, and affiliates accept no liability for any losses, damages, contamination events, mis-serve incidents, injuries, regulatory actions, or business impacts arising from the use, non-use, or misuse of DraftVerify materials or any reliance placed upon them.

6. Enforcement & Remedies

DraftVerify reserves the right to monitor use of its materials and to take appropriate action in response to suspected infringement, misrepresentation, or misuse. Such actions may include, without limitation:

• Informal resolution requests and clarification notices
• Formal cease-and-desist letters
• DMCA or equivalent takedown notices to hosting providers and platforms
• Requests for removal of infringing or misleading content
• Civil proceedings seeking injunctive relief, damages, and recovery of legal costs where permitted by law

If you believe DraftVerify materials are being used without authorization, or if you receive a communication that appears to misuse the DraftVerify name or marks, please contact:
📩 legal@draftverify.com

7. Changes to This Legal Notice

DraftVerify may update this Legal Notice & IP Protection page from time to time to reflect changes in the standards library, intellectual property portfolio, or applicable law. The “Last Updated” date in the page header indicates the current version.

Continued access to or use of DraftVerify materials after such changes are posted will be deemed acceptance of the updated terms.

8. Contact

For licensing, permissions, legal correspondence, or IP inquiries, contact:

DraftVerify Standards Initiative
📧 legal@draftverify.com
🌐 https://www.draftverify.com