Coacharya Global Policies
Owner: Coacharya LLC, USA
Effective Date: Updated January 2026. This Policy has been in force and in common use since the LLC’s inception in 2013.
Applies to: All individual (B2C) and organizational (B2B) participants, globally
Governs ownership, permitted use, and protection of Coacharya trademarks, frameworks, logos, and materials.
1. Purpose
Coacharya has developed distinctive coaching, leadership, and systemic development frameworks through decades of practice, research, and application. This policy clarifies the ownership, protection, and permitted use of Coacharya’s intellectual property (IP) and brand assets.
2. Ownership of Intellectual Property
All Coacharya intellectual property, whether registered or unregistered, is the exclusive property of Coacharya LLC, including but not limited to:
- Brand names and identifiers
- Coacharya™
- Coacharya Foundation™
- Frameworks, models, and methodologies
- SPEED™ Framework
- 7P™ Systemic Model
- 7C™ Framework
- DEMO™ Methodology
- LASIE SET™
- 5A™ Process
- Any future Coacharya-named frameworks
- Content and materials
- Course manuals, workbooks, slide decks
- Videos, assessments, tools, infographics
- Articles, blogs, e-books, diagrams, and illustrations
- Certification structures and learning pathways
All content is protected under applicable trademark and copyright laws, even where formal registration has not been completed.
3. Trademark Usage
Coacharya brand names and frameworks are protected as common-law trademarks.
- The ™ symbol may be used to indicate proprietary ownership.
- The ® symbol is used only where a mark is formally registered and shall not be used otherwise.
Correct usage examples:
- Coacharya™
- Coacharya SPEED™ Framework
Brand names must be used as adjectives, not as verbs or generic nouns, and must not be altered, pluralised, or combined with other brand identities without permission.
4. Permitted Use
The following uses are permitted with appropriate attribution:
- Educational reference to Coacharya™ frameworks
- Use by authorised faculty, partners, and licensees
- Quotation or citation for non-commercial, academic, or review purposes
All permitted use must:
- Clearly acknowledge Coacharya as the source
- Preserve original naming and structure
- Comply with any applicable faculty or licensing agreements
5. Prohibited Use
The following actions are strictly prohibited without written authorisation:
- Claiming ownership of Coacharya frameworks or content
- Reproducing, selling, or distributing Coacharya materials commercially
- Creating derivative or competing programs based on Coacharya IP
- Registering trademarks, domains, or social handles using Coacharya names
- Modifying, rebranding, or removing attribution from Coacharya assets
Unauthorised use may result in legal or contractual action.
6. Logo and Visual Identity
Coacharya logos, wordmarks, and visual assets may only be used:
- In approved formats
- Without alteration to colour, proportion, or composition
- In accordance with the official Coacharya brand guidelines
Logos may not be combined with other brands without explicit approval.
7. Faculty, Partner, and Licensee Responsibilities
Faculty and partners acknowledge that:
- All Coacharya frameworks and materials remain Coacharya’s exclusive IP
- Authorization is limited to agreed contexts and durations
- Rights terminate upon conclusion of the engagement
These obligations survive the end of any formal relationship.
8. Attribution Statement
Where Coacharya IP is referenced, the following statement is encouraged:
Coacharya™, SPEED™, 7P™, DEMO™, LASIE SET™, and related frameworks are proprietary intellectual property of Coacharya. All rights reserved.
9. Enforcement and Updates
Coacharya reserves the right to:
- Monitor usage of its IP and brand assets
- Enforce this policy where necessary
- Update this policy periodically to reflect legal or strategic changes
The latest version will always be available on the Coacharya website.
