Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: July 2026

At Southdown Hardware, we respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our customers, suppliers, and website visitors to do the same.

This policy explains how intellectual property concerns may be reported and how we respond to claims of infringement.

Ownership of Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, all content available on the Southdown Hardware website is owned by or licensed to Southdown Hardware, including but not limited to:

  • Website design
  • Logos
  • Branding
  • Graphics
  • Product descriptions
  • Text
  • Images
  • Icons
  • Layout
  • Digital content

This content is protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.

Permitted Use

You may access and use our website for personal, non-commercial shopping purposes only.

You may not:

  • Copy or reproduce website content.
  • Republish or distribute our materials.
  • Modify or create derivative works.
  • Use our branding or logos without written permission.
  • Use website content for commercial purposes without authorisation.

Trademark Rights

Southdown Hardware and related branding may be protected under applicable trademark laws.

Nothing on this website grants permission to use our trademarks without prior written consent.

Reporting Intellectual Property Concerns

If you believe that any content available on our website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us with the following information:

  • Your full name and contact details.
  • A description of the intellectual property concerned.
  • The URL(s) or product(s) involved.
  • Evidence demonstrating your ownership or authority to act on behalf of the rights holder.
  • A statement confirming that the information provided is accurate.

Upon receiving a complete notice, we will review the matter and take appropriate action where necessary.

Counter Notifications

If content is removed or restricted following an intellectual property complaint and you believe the action was taken in error, you may contact us with supporting information so that we can review the matter.

Repeat Infringement

Where appropriate, Southdown Hardware reserves the right to remove content, suspend services, or take other reasonable action in response to repeated or serious intellectual property infringements.

Policy Updates

We may update this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices.

The latest version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

For intellectual property enquiries, please contact:

Southdown Hardware
132 Southdown Rd
Harpenden AL5 1PU
United Kingdom

Website: southdownhardware.com

Phone: +44 1582 713894

Email: help@southdownhardware.com