CCi30 Cryptocurrency Index

Copyright, trademark and licensing

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1.Introduction

This page governs the use of the CCi30® Index, the CCi30® trademark, this website, and all related intellectual property.

By accessing this website or using any CCi30® materials, you agree to comply with these terms.

2.Intellectual property ownership

The CCi30® Index, its methodology, calculation rules, constituent selection process, weighting methodology, historical data, documentation, branding, software, databases, graphics, website content, and all related intellectual property are proprietary and protected by applicable copyright, trademark, database, and other intellectual property laws.

Except where expressly stated otherwise, all rights are reserved.

Nothing on this website transfers ownership of, or grants any licence to, any intellectual property.

3.Copyright

Unless otherwise indicated, all content available on this website is protected by copyright.

This includes, without limitation:

  • the CCi30® methodology;
  • index values and historical data;
  • constituent lists and weightings;
  • research papers;
  • articles;
  • text;
  • graphics;
  • logos;
  • charts;
  • databases;
  • downloadable documents;
  • source code and software;
  • page design and website layout.

No content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, transmitted, translated, adapted, stored, or otherwise exploited, in whole or in part, without prior written permission, except where expressly permitted by law.

4.Registered trademark

CCi30® is a registered trademark.

The CCi30® name, logo, branding, and any associated marks are protected by trademark laws in the jurisdictions where registered and under applicable international law.

Without prior written permission, no person may use the CCi30® trademark:

  • as part of the name of any financial product or service;
  • in the name of a company, partnership, or other business;
  • in a domain name or social media account;
  • in advertising or promotional materials;
  • on websites, software, applications, or platforms;
  • in a manner likely to create confusion or imply endorsement, sponsorship, certification, partnership, or affiliation.

Nothing contained on this website grants any licence or right to use the CCi30® trademark.

5.The CCi30® Index

The CCi30® Index is a proprietary financial benchmark.

Its methodology, calculation process, maintenance procedures, constituent selection rules, weighting system, and governance framework constitute valuable proprietary intellectual property.

Publication of index values does not grant any right to reproduce, reverse engineer, commercialize, or create derivative indices based upon the methodology.

6.Permitted non-commercial use

Individuals, researchers, educators, journalists, and students may reference publicly available CCi30® information for legitimate informational purposes, provided that:

  • the information is accurately reproduced;
  • the CCi30® trademark is correctly identified;
  • proper attribution is given;
  • no endorsement or affiliation is implied.

7.Mandatory attribution

Whenever attribution is required or permitted, the following notice must appear in a clearly visible location:

Source: CCi30® Index
https://www.cci30.com

Where hyperlinks are supported, the website address must remain active and clickable.

The attribution may not be modified, abbreviated, or presented in a manner likely to create confusion.

8.Editorial and academic references

Editorial reporting, academic publications, research papers, and other legally permitted references to the CCi30® Index may be made without obtaining a licence, provided that:

  • the reference is factual;
  • the source is clearly identified as “CCi30® Index”;
  • the official website, https://www.cci30.com, is cited;
  • the reference does not suggest endorsement, sponsorship, partnership, or approval by CCi30.

9.Commercial use

Any commercial use of the CCi30® Index or the CCi30® trademark requires a written licence.

Commercial use includes, without limitation:

  • ETFs;
  • exchange-traded products;
  • index funds;
  • mutual funds;
  • hedge funds;
  • structured products;
  • derivatives;
  • investment products;
  • financial benchmarks;
  • commercial data feeds;
  • investment platforms;
  • commercial software;
  • paid newsletters;
  • market research services;
  • licensing to third parties;
  • advertising or marketing using the CCi30® name;
  • commercial websites or applications.

No licence shall be implied by publication of information on this website.

10.Data licensing

Historical index values, constituent data, methodology documentation, weighting information, and other proprietary datasets may be licensed separately.

Each licence is negotiated individually according to the intended use, distribution, territory, and commercial scope.

11.No implied licence

Nothing on this website shall be construed as granting any licence, permission, or right under any copyright, trademark, database right, patent, trade secret, or other intellectual property right, whether by implication, estoppel, exhaustion, or otherwise.

12.Third-party marks

References to third-party companies, products, exchanges, cryptocurrencies, trademarks, or services remain the property of their respective owners.

Such references are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply any relationship, endorsement, sponsorship, or approval.

13.Enforcement

CCi30 actively protects its intellectual property rights.

Unauthorized use may result in one or more of the following actions:

  • requests to cease unauthorized use;
  • copyright takedown notices, including DMCA notices where applicable;
  • trademark enforcement proceedings;
  • injunctions;
  • claims for damages, profits, legal costs, and interest;
  • any other remedies available under applicable law.

Failure to enforce any right on one occasion shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right.

14.Licensing opportunities

Organizations interested in using the CCi30® Index commercially are encouraged to obtain an appropriate licence before launching any product or service.

Licences may be available for, among other things:

  • ETFs and exchange-traded products;
  • investment funds;
  • regional index funds;
  • institutional investment products;
  • exchanges;
  • financial institutions;
  • data vendors;
  • research platforms;
  • media organizations;
  • educational institutions.

Licensing arrangements are evaluated individually and may be exclusive or non-exclusive, depending on the territory, market, and proposed use.

15.Disclaimer

A licence granted by CCi30 does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, approval, or certification of any licensee, investment product, investment strategy, or financial service unless expressly stated in writing.

Licensees remain solely responsible for complying with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, securities laws, and disclosure obligations in every jurisdiction in which they operate.

Nothing on this website constitutes investment advice, legal advice, accounting advice, tax advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.