Intellectual Property & QR Code Distribution Risks
Innovation and Intellectual Property
We have invested significant time and resources in innovating this web/app and in
producing keychains as an attractive and cost-effective medium. Each keychain
carries a unique QR code linked to our dashboard. These QR codes are individually
assigned and cannot be duplicated. Any attempt to reproduce them carries the risk
that they will no longer function.
Unique QR Code
Each keychain is uniquely designed and embedded with its own data, ensuring that
every QR code serves its intended purpose. If a QR code is reproduced, its data
integrity becomes compromised, and it will no longer function correctly. The
uniqueness of each QR code is fundamental to our evangelization strategy. Any
attempt to replicate or distribute unauthorized copies undermines and contaminates
our approach, weakening the intended message and its effectiveness.
Carriers
Our QR codes may only be used on our official products. These include the keychain
and the New Testaments and Bibles. Unauthorized use on other materials is not
permitted and compromises our mission. If you do, you risk your QR code no longer
functioning.
Loss of Control
When third parties arbitrarily distribute QR codes, we lose control over how and
where our site is presented. This can lead to associations with undesirable or
incorrect content, over which we have no influence.
Legal Implications
Distributing QR codes that link to our website without permission can be seen as an
infringement on our copyright. We are responsible for the content on our website,
and if the QR code is misused by others, there could be consequences.
Misinterpretation of the Message
Without control over the distribution locations and context, the content of our
website may be misinterpreted. This can undermine the message we want to convey,
such as spreading the gospel. Additionally, if our content is mixed with third-party
content, we lose influence over its interpretation, increasing the risk of
distortion and misrepresentation.
Responsibility and Liability
If third parties place QR codes on streets indiscriminately without consultation, we
could ultimately be held responsible for their distribution, which poses a risk to
both our users and our organization.
