TeangaTree Copyright Policy
Effective Date: June 2024
Last Updated: August 2024
1. Introduction
TeangaTree ("we," "us," "our") is committed to supporting primary school teachers and their students by providing high-quality Irish language educational resources. Our content, including materials available on our Website, Instagram account, via email, and through our training, mentorship, and consultation services, as well as purchased or otherwise obtained from us, is intended for use within schools and for personal linguistic development.
This Copyright Policy outlines the intellectual property rights associated with all such content produced and shared by TeangaTree. It details how you may use these resources and the procedures for reporting any potential copyright infringement.
Definitions:
Content: Includes all materials produced by TeangaTree, such as text, images, graphics, logos, videos, software, teacher guidebooks, worksheets, training materials, consultation documents, and any other materials made available on our Website, Instagram account, via email, or through other services.
Public Use: Includes any sharing or presentation of our Content in seminars, webinars, conferences, educational training sessions, online platforms, social media, or any other settings intended for a broad audience.
Commercial Use: Refers to the use of our Content for any form of financial gain, including but not limited to the sale of goods or services.
We expect our users to respect these rights and adhere to the guidelines set forth to ensure we can continue to fulfill our mission effectively.
2. Ownership of Content
All Content available on our Website, Instagram account, and other platforms, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, software, and other materials, is the property of TeangaTree or its licensors and is protected by Irish and international copyright laws. Unauthorised use of this Content is strictly prohibited.
3. User-Generated Content
By submitting content to our Website, such as comments, reviews, or feedback, you grant TeangaTree a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary rights to grant this license and that your content does not infringe the rights of any third party.
4. Use of Content
You may use the Content provided on our Website, Instagram account, and other platforms for personal educational, non-commercial purposes only. Any other use, including reproduction, distribution, or creation of derivative works, requires explicit written permission from TeangaTree.
5. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
5.1 Copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, perform, or create derivative works from any Content without prior written permission from TeangaTree. You may, however, distribute purchased worksheets and display resources obtained from our Website within your own school for educational use only. This means that these worksheets and resources can be used to support you the teacher and your students' learning but cannot be shared publicly or used for commercial purposes.
5.2 Use any Content for commercial purposes, including but not limited to the sale of goods or services.
5.3 Attempt to decompile, reverse engineer, or otherwise extract the source code of any software associated with our Website.
5.4 Engage in any Public Use of Content without explicit written permission from TeangaTree. Examples of Public Use include, but are not limited to:
5.4.1 Posting or presenting our Content as if it were your own: This includes uploading or sharing our resources on online platforms, social media, or other public forums in a manner that suggests you are the original creator of the material.
5.4.2 Quoting, citing, or referencing our Content without prior permission: If you wish to quote or reference our materials, you must first obtain written permission from TeangaTree, and proper credit must be given to us as the original source.
5.4.3 Publishing or distributing our Content in a manner that makes it publicly accessible: This refers to sharing TeangaTree's resources in a way that allows broad, unrestricted access to our materials, beyond the intended audience of your classroom or school. We welcome and appreciate the promotion of our products and training programs, but it’s essential to protect the integrity and exclusive value of our resources. Specifically:
Newsletters: You may mention or recommend our products in newsletters, but sharing actual resources or significant excerpts from our materials in newsletters that reach a wide audience, such as across an entire school or district, is not permitted without explicit permission.
Websites: Linking to TeangaTree’s official site or mentioning our offerings on your website is encouraged. However, posting or embedding our resources directly on websites, including personal blogs, educational resource sites, or school websites where the content can be accessed by anyone online, is prohibited. This restriction ensures that our materials are exclusively available to those who have engaged with TeangaTree directly and protects the integrity of our content.
Online Courses: While you can promote TeangaTree’s learning opportunities and direct users to our website, resources, and social media platforms in your online courses, you may not incorporate our resources into any online courses or educational platforms accessible beyond your immediate classroom or school without explicit authorization. This includes, but is not limited to, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), professional development courses for educators, or any other platforms where a broad audience could access our content.
Public Access Mediums: Any medium where the materials can be accessed by the general public, such as social media platforms, forums, YouTube videos, or public presentations, should only be used for promoting or discussing our products. Sharing our resources in a way that allows others to download or view the full content without going through TeangaTree directly is prohibited.
5.4.4 Using our Content in seminars, webinars, conferences, educational training sessions, or other educational settings: While you can promote TeangaTree’s learning opportunities and direct users to our website, resources, and social media platforms, if you intend to use our materials in any educational setting that involves a broad audience or multiple institutions, you must seek and obtain explicit written permission from TeangaTree.
5.5 Requests for Public Use or Commercial Use of any Content must be submitted to us for review and approval. Unauthorized Public Use or Commercial Use may result in legal action.
6. Penalties for Copyright Infringement
If you are found to be in breach of these copyright terms, you may face:
6.1 Immediate suspension or termination of your access to our Website.
6.2 Removal of any infringing content you have posted on the Website.
6.3 Civil or criminal legal action, which may result in penalties, damages, and costs, including compensation for loss or damage suffered by TeangaTree or the original copyright owner.
7. Notice and Takedown Procedure
If you believe that any Content on our Website, Instagram account, or other platforms infringes your copyright, please notify us with the following information:
7.1 A description of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed.
7.2 A description of where the material that you claim is infringing is located on our Website.
7.3 Your contact details, including your address, telephone number, and email address.
7.4 A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
7.5 A statement by you, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
7.6 Your physical or electronic signature.
Please send this notice to us at:
Email: teangatree@gmail.com
8. Support for Educational Research
TeangaTree is delighted to support PME (Professional Master of Education) students and other educational researchers. If you are using our Content for research purposes, please ensure that you quote and cite TeangaTree appropriately. If you require extensive use of our materials or need clarification on how to credit our resources, please contact us for permission and guidance.
9. Changes to This Policy
TeangaTree reserves the right to update or modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on our Website, and your continued use of our Website and services following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:
TeangaTree
Email: teangatree@gmail.com
Address: To be updated
By using our Website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Copyright Policy.