⚖️ Official Legal Document ⚖️

COPYRIGHT AND LEGAL NOTICE

Kotipathi Lottery Information Service

Copyright © 2020-2026 Kotipathi. All Rights Reserved.

All content, design, features, functionality, and data (collectively, "Content") within the Kotipathi application (the "App") are exclusively owned by PikLig Developers ("we", "us", or "our") and are rigorously protected under the Intellectual Property Act, No. 36 of 2003 of Sri Lanka, and other relevant international copyright and intellectual property treaties.

Users of the Kotipathi App are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and use the App solely for the purpose of viewing lottery results for personal, non-commercial use. Any other use, including but not limited to data extraction, reproduction, distribution, modification, or creation of derivative works, is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of PikLig Developers.

Kotipathi and its associated logos, slogans, and service marks are registered and/or unregistered trademarks of PikLig Developers in Sri Lanka and other jurisdictions. The names, marks, and logos of the National Lotteries Board, Development Lotteries Board, and other lottery organizations mentioned in the App are the property of their respective owners and are used within the App for informational purposes only under the principles of fair use. Such use does not imply any affiliation, endorsement, or sponsorship by these organizations.

User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Use the App in compliance with all applicable Sri Lankan laws and regulations, including the Intellectual Property Act, the Computer Crimes Act, and the Electronic Transactions Act.
  • Not engage in any activity that disrupts, interferes with, or harms the App, its servers, or networks.
  • Respect the intellectual property rights of PikLig Developers and third parties.
  • Refrain from any unauthorized scraping, copying, or distribution of data from the App.
  • Not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any part of the App's software.
  • Not to create any similar applications, software or services while copying the code of conduct of this "Kotipathi" application or without any concern with us "PikLig Developers".

Intellectual Property Protection under Sri Lankan Law

The App's content and underlying technology are protected under various provisions of Sri Lankan law, including:

  • Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003 (as amended): This Act protects original literary, artistic, and scientific works, including software, databases, and compilations, from unauthorized reproduction, distribution, and adaptation.
  • Computer Crimes Act No. 24 of 2007: This Act criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems, data, and programs, including any attempts to hack, reverse engineer, or extract data without permission.
  • Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006 (as amended): This Act provides legal recognition for electronic transactions and contracts and addresses issues related to electronic records, digital signatures, and online security.
  • Other Related laws: Unfair Competition, Trade Secrets Act, Consumer Affairs Authority Act etc. (PikLig Developers can use relevant clause in legal actions against the violation of these copy rights and also intellectual property rights)

Disclaimers

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date lottery results, PikLig Developers does not guarantee the absolute accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information provided in the App. Users should always verify results with official sources such as the National Lotteries Board and Development Lotteries Board. PikLig Developers is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for any actions taken in reliance on the information contained in the App.

Data Protection and Platform Compliance

As a digital platform operating in the evolving technological landscape, Kotipathi implements comprehensive measures to protect both our intellectual property and our users' interests across all major technology platforms and services.

Search Engine and Platform Protections

We maintain strict compliance with major search engines' and technology platforms' policies, including:

  • Implementation of appropriate robots.txt configurations to control content indexing
  • Regular monitoring and response to Google Search Console notifications and issues
  • Proper implementation of canonical URLs to prevent duplicate content issues
  • Clear attribution of all data sources with appropriate timestamps
  • Regular audits of compliance with Google News policies and guidelines
  • Maintenance of proper structured data markup for lottery results

AI and Machine Learning Protections

To protect our content from unauthorized AI/ML usage and scraping:

  • Implementation of rate limiting and anti-scraping measures
  • Clear terms prohibiting unauthorized data collection for AI training
  • Technical measures to prevent automated data harvesting
  • Regular monitoring of unusual access patterns
  • Implementation of proper robots.txt directives for AI crawlers

Content Distribution Networks (CDN) Protection

Our content is protected through:

  • Implementation of proper HTTP headers for content protection
  • Geo-restriction capabilities when legally required
  • DDoS protection measures
  • Content encryption in transit and at rest

Digital Advertising Compliance

We maintain strict adherence to advertising platform policies:

  • Clear separation of advertising and content
  • Implementation of ads.txt for authorized digital sellers
  • Compliance with Coalition for Better Ads standards
  • Regular monitoring of ad placement quality
  • Adherence to Google AdSense program policies including placement, content, and traffic quality guidelines

International Law Compliance

Kotipathi strictly adheres to international intellectual property laws and guidelines, including but not limited to:

Google Policies Compliance

We maintain strict compliance with Google's publisher policies, including AdSense program policies, by:

  • Clearly distinguishing advertising content from editorial content
  • Not engaging in deceptive practices or misrepresentation of lottery results
  • Maintaining transparent ownership and content attribution
  • Following AdSense placement policies and content guidelines
  • Implementing proper privacy policies and user data protection measures

Trademark Protection

All trademarks, logos, and brand features are used in compliance with international trademark laws. We acknowledge that:

  • Lottery board names and logos are used solely for informational purposes under fair use doctrine
  • No affiliation with official lottery organizations is claimed or implied
  • All third-party trademarks are acknowledged as property of their respective owners

Anti-Impersonation Measures

To prevent impersonation and maintain transparency, we explicitly state that:

  • Kotipathi is an independent lottery results platform not affiliated with any government lottery board
  • We do not sell lottery tickets or conduct lottery draws
  • All results are sourced from publicly available information
  • We maintain clear disclaimers about our independent status

Content Accuracy and Disclaimer

To prevent misleading claims:

  • All lottery results are verified from official sources before publication
  • Time stamps are provided for all published results
  • Clear disclaimers are displayed regarding the unofficial nature of results
  • Users are advised to verify results with official sources
  • No predictions or guarantees about future results are made

DMCA Compliance

We comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and maintain a proper notice-and-takedown procedure for any content that may infringe on copyrights. Our designated copyright agent handles all DMCA notices promptly and efficiently.

Legal Representation and Jurisdiction

PikLig Developers maintains legal representation competent in both Sri Lankan and international intellectual property law. We actively monitor our intellectual property rights and will vigorously pursue all available legal remedies against any infringement, misuse, or unauthorized use of our content, trademarks, or other intellectual property.

Notification Procedures

For any legal notices, copyright claims, or intellectual property matters, please contact our legal department through our contact page or send formal notice to our registered address. All notices should include:

  • Detailed description of the claim or issue
  • Relevant documentation and evidence
  • Contact information for response
  • Declaration under penalty of perjury regarding claim accuracy

Content License and Usage

All content is provided "as is" without any warranties. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of the content may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law. We actively monitor for unauthorized usage and maintain relationships with major search engines and platforms to quickly address any violations.

This Copyright Notice was last updated on September 21, 2026

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