Operator: World Dead Hang Championship (Michigan). Michigan LLC formation is in progress. Until Articles of Organization are filed, the operator of worlddeadhang.com is the responsible party under Michigan law. Contact: [email protected].
1. WDHC Marks
World Dead Hang Championship, WDHC, and Grip Age™ are trademarks and proprietary identifiers of World Dead Hang Championship. Unauthorized use in connection with competing events, misleading products, or implied endorsement is prohibited.
2. Permitted Use
- Accurate editorial reference with attribution
- Sharing official WDHC links and embeds
- Athletes referencing their verified WDHC results
3. Prohibited Use
- Using WDHC marks for unofficial championships or leaderboards
- Modifying official logos or tier badges
- Implying WDHC sponsorship without written agreement
4. Grip Age™ Formula
The Grip Age™ calculation methodology is proprietary. Third parties may not use the Grip Age™ name for competing scoring systems without license.
5. Filing Status
Status (July 13, 2026): Common-law use of World Dead Hang Championship, WDHC, and Grip Age™ is active on worlddeadhang.com. No USPTO registration number yet. Planned DIY path: free USPTO search, then TEAS Plus filing (~$250-350 per class) starting with Grip Age (Class 41), then the championship word mark when budget allows. Do not use the ® symbol until a mark is registered. Status updates will be published here.
6. DMCA / Content
Copyright complaints: [email protected] with URL, description, and contact information.