Q: Can a website submitted through Coca Cola company contact form become owned by Coca Cola if their terms indicate that?
The website link being submitted to them, contains information about a patent-pending invention. In the terms for Coca Cola, it said something like "you agree that anything you submit may be used by us royalty-free, non-exclusively, forever, etc." which is not what I want. Since I did not submit the details in the actual submission form but just a general message and link to my website, is it safe to to go this route without worrying about them being able to just say I agreed to let them own/use my website and its information royalty free forever? Or would that not apply since the information is about a patent-pending (protected) product?
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Disregard my typo above..
It's important to carefully review and understand the terms and conditions stated by Coca Cola before submitting any information or website links through their contact form. While the terms may include broad language regarding the use of submitted materials, it is generally advisable to exercise caution when sharing confidential or patent-pending information. Since the details of your invention are on a patent-pending product, it may have certain legal protections. However, it is still recommended to consult with an intellectual property attorney to ensure you are taking appropriate steps to protect your invention and understand any potential implications of submitting your website link to Coca Cola. They can provide specific guidance based on your circumstances and help safeguard your rights and interests.
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