Copyright Policy
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Purpose
This Copyright Policy explains the intellectual property rights related to content on Elevate for Humanity platforms, including our materials, user-generated content, and third-party content. We respect intellectual property rights and expect our community to do the same.
Our Copyrighted Materials
What We Own
Unless otherwise noted, all content on Elevate for Humanity platforms is owned by or licensed to us:
- Course materials, curricula, and lesson plans
- Videos, presentations, and multimedia content
- Text, graphics, logos, and images
- Software, code, and platform functionality
- Assessments, quizzes, and evaluation materials
- Documentation and training materials
- Website design and layout
Copyright Notice: © 2026 Elevate for Humanity. All rights reserved.
Permitted Uses
Students and authorized users may:
- Access and view materials for personal educational use
- Download materials for offline study (where permitted)
- Print materials for personal reference
- Share materials within authorized course groups
- Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution
Prohibited Uses
You may NOT:
- Reproduce, distribute, or sell our materials
- Modify or create derivative works without permission
- Remove copyright notices or watermarks
- Share materials with non-enrolled individuals
- Post materials on public websites or file-sharing services
- Use materials for commercial purposes
- Reverse engineer software or platforms
User-Generated Content
Your Rights
When you create and post content on our platforms:
- You retain copyright ownership of your original work
- You control how your work is used outside our platforms
- You can delete your content at any time (subject to backups)
- You receive credit for your work when displayed
License You Grant Us
By posting content, you grant Elevate for Humanity a:
- Non-exclusive license: We don't own your content exclusively
- Worldwide license: Can be displayed globally
- Royalty-free license: No payment required for use
- Sublicensable license: Can allow others to view/use
- Transferable license: Continues if platform ownership changes
This license allows us to:
- Display your content on our platforms
- Distribute to other authorized users
- Create backups and copies for technical purposes
- Modify for formatting or technical compatibility
- Use in promotional materials (with your permission)
Your Responsibilities
When posting content, you represent that:
- You own the content or have permission to post it
- The content doesn't infringe others' intellectual property
- You have rights to grant the license described above
- The content complies with all applicable laws
Third-Party Content
Licensed Materials
Some content on our platforms is licensed from third parties:
- Textbooks and educational publishers
- Video and multimedia providers
- Software and tool vendors
- Stock photos and graphics
These materials are subject to their own copyright and licensing terms. Use only as authorized.
Open Educational Resources (OER)
We use some openly licensed educational materials. These are typically licensed under Creative Commons or similar licenses. Check individual materials for specific licensing terms.
Fair Use in Education
Educational Fair Use
Fair use allows limited use of copyrighted materials for educational purposes without permission. Factors considered:
- Purpose: Nonprofit educational use favors fair use
- Nature: Factual works more likely fair use than creative works
- Amount: Using small portions favors fair use
- Effect: Not harming market for original favors fair use
Fair Use Guidelines
When using copyrighted materials under fair use:
- Use only what's necessary for educational purpose
- Provide proper attribution and citations
- Don't distribute beyond the class or course
- Don't use if licensed version is reasonably available
- Don't create course packs or compilations without permission
- When in doubt, seek permission or use alternatives
DMCA Compliance
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
We comply with the DMCA and respond to valid copyright infringement notices. We also respect the DMCA safe harbor provisions for user-generated content.
Filing a DMCA Notice
If you believe content on our platform infringes your copyright, send a written notice to our DMCA agent including:
- Your contact information: Name, address, phone, email
- Identification of copyrighted work: Describe the work being infringed
- Location of infringing material: URL or specific location on our platform
- Good faith statement: State you believe use is not authorized
- Accuracy statement: Declare information is accurate under penalty of perjury
- Authorization: Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner or agent
DMCA Agent Contact
- Email: Contact Us
- Mail: DMCA Agent, Elevate for Humanity
- 8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1300
- Indianapolis, IN 46240
- Phone: (317) 314-3757
Counter-Notice
If your content was removed due to a DMCA notice and you believe it was removed in error, you may file a counter-notice including:
- Your contact information
- Identification of removed content and its location
- Statement under penalty of perjury that removal was mistake or misidentification
- Consent to jurisdiction of federal court
- Your physical or electronic signature
Repeat Infringer Policy
We maintain a policy for repeat copyright infringers:
- First offense: Content removal and warning
- Second offense: Temporary suspension (30 days)
- Third offense: Permanent account termination
Severe or willful infringement may result in immediate termination.
Trademarks
Elevate for Humanity trademarks include:
- Elevate for Humanity name and logo
- Program names and branding
- Slogans and taglines
- Service marks
Use of our trademarks requires written permission. Contact our contact form for trademark licensing inquiries.
Attribution Requirements
Citing Our Materials
When citing Elevate for Humanity materials:
Elevate for Humanity. (2026). [Course/Material Title]. Retrieved from https://www.elevateforhumanity.org/[url]
Citing Others' Work
Always provide proper attribution when using others' work:
- Include author name, title, source, and date
- Use appropriate citation style (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)
- Link to original source when possible
- Clearly distinguish quoted material from your own work
Questions and Permissions
For copyright questions or permission requests:
- General Questions: our contact form
- DMCA Notices: our contact form
- Permission Requests: our contact form
- Trademark Licensing: our contact form
- Phone: (317) 314-3757