Unsolicited Idea Submission Policy

Every year the Mercury receive many submissions proposing ideas for the Mercury’s use and commercialization. We appreciate this interest in the Mercury and want to thank each person who has taken the time and effort to get in touch with us.  Our policy, however, is that we do not accept or consider unsolicited ideas, suggestions, proposals, comments, or materials, including for new or improved products, services, or technologies, product or service enhancements, processes, advertising campaigns, promotions, marketing plans, or new product or service names (collectively, “Submissions“). We hope you will understand that the intent of this policy is to avoid potential misunderstandings or disputes when the Mercury’s creative ideas, concepts, products, services, marketing, or other projects might seem similar to any Submissions made to the Mercury.  Accordingly, we must ask that you please do not send us any Submissions. 

Terms Governing Submissions

If, despite our policy, you still submit your ideas to the Mercury, the following terms shall apply to your Submissions, regardless of what your communication states. You agree that:

1. The Mercury will consider the Submissions to be non-confidential and non-proprietary.

2. The Submissions and their contents immediately and automatically become the sole and exclusive property of the Mercury, without compensation to you or any other person or party.  Accordingly, Mercury may use, copy, redistribute, publish, and disclose the Submissions for any purpose in any manner, without attribution or compensation to you or any other person or party.

3. The Mercury will have no obligation concerning the Submissions, including no obligation to review the Submissions, return any materials, or acknowledge receipt of the Submissions.

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not send us any Submissions.