Copyright Policy

Protecting Our Course Content & Intellectual Property
📅 Effective Date: 07-11-2024 | Last Updated: 24-08-2025

đŸ›Ąī¸ Copyright Protection Notice

ALL CONTENT IS PROTECTED: All InCommon Humans course materials, videos, documents, and content are protected by UK and US copyright law. Unauthorized copying, distribution, or resale is strictly prohibited and will result in legal action.

NOT FOR RESALE: Course content is licensed for personal learning use only and cannot be resold, redistributed, or shared with others.

đŸšĢ Strictly Prohibited Uses

âš ī¸ ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

The following activities will result in immediate legal action:

  • Resale or Commercial Distribution of any course content
  • Sharing with Others including family, friends, or colleagues
  • Public Display on websites, social media, or forums
  • Creating Derivative Works based on our content
  • Reverse Engineering our methods or systems

Unauthorized Distribution

  • File Sharing: No uploading to torrent sites, file sharing platforms, or cloud storage for others
  • Social Media: No posting course content on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, or other platforms
  • Educational Institutions: No sharing with classes, workshops, or training programs
  • Team Sharing: No distributing to team members, employees, or business partners

Commercial Exploitation

  • Resale Prohibited: Cannot sell access to courses or course materials
  • Coaching Integration: Cannot incorporate our content into paid coaching or consulting
  • Course Creation: Cannot use our content to create competing courses
  • Licensing Prohibited: Cannot sublicense content to third parties

🔍 Content Monitoring

We actively monitor the internet for unauthorized use of our content using:

  • Automated content detection systems
  • Digital watermarking and fingerprinting
  • Regular search engine monitoring
  • User reporting and community vigilance
  • Legal monitoring services

📜 Authorized License Terms

✅ What You CAN Do

Personal Learning License: You receive a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal educational use only.

Permitted Uses:

  • Access and view course content for personal learning
  • Take personal notes and summaries for your own reference
  • Apply learned strategies in your own business or work
  • Download materials where explicitly permitted for offline study

License Restrictions

  • Personal Use Only: License is granted to individual purchaser only
  • Non-Transferable: Cannot transfer license to another person
  • Non-Commercial: Cannot use content for commercial purposes
  • No Modification: Cannot alter, edit, or modify original content
  • Platform Bound: Access limited to official InCommon Humans platform

License Duration & Termination

  • Lifetime Access: One-time purchases include lifetime platform access
  • Subscription Terms: Access expires when subscription ends
  • Termination Rights: We may terminate license for violations
  • Post-Termination: All downloaded content must be deleted

âš–ī¸ Copyright Enforcement

Detection Methods

  • Digital Fingerprinting: All content includes unique digital signatures
  • Automated Scanning: Regular scans of file-sharing sites and platforms
  • User Reports: Community reporting of suspected copyright infringement
  • Search Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring of search engines for pirated content

Immediate Actions Taken

  • Takedown Notices: DMCA notices sent to hosting platforms
  • Account Termination: Immediate termination of infringer's account
  • Legal Documentation: Evidence collection for potential litigation
  • ISP Notification: Reports to internet service providers

💰 Financial Consequences

Copyright infringement can result in:

  • Statutory Damages: Up to $150,000 per work infringed (US law)
  • Actual Damages: Compensation for lost sales and profits
  • Legal Fees: Infringer pays our attorney costs
  • Injunctive Relief: Court orders to stop infringement

📨 DMCA Takedown Process

📋 DMCA Compliance

InCommon Humans complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and follows established procedures for copyright protection and takedown requests.

Our DMCA Process

  1. Infringement Detection: Identify unauthorized use of our content
  2. Evidence Collection: Document the infringement with screenshots and URLs
  3. Takedown Notice: Send formal DMCA notice to hosting platform
  4. Platform Response: Platform removes infringing content within 24-48 hours
  5. Follow-up: Monitor for compliance and repeat infringement

DMCA Notice Contents

  • Identification: Specific identification of copyrighted work
  • Infringement Location: URLs and locations of infringing material
  • Contact Information: Our designated copyright agent details
  • Good Faith Statement: Belief that use is unauthorized
  • Accuracy Statement: Information provided is accurate
  • Authority Statement: We are authorized to act on behalf of copyright owner

👨‍đŸ’ŧ Designated Copyright Agent

Copyright Agent: [email protected]

Physical Address: [Insert Business Address]

Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

Fax: [Insert Fax Number if applicable]

âš ī¸ Penalties for Copyright Infringement

🚨 Legal Consequences

Copyright infringement is a serious legal matter with severe consequences:

Civil Penalties

  • Monetary Damages: $750 to $30,000 per work infringed
  • Willful Infringement: Up to $150,000 per work for intentional violations
  • Actual Damages: Compensation for actual losses and infringer's profits
  • Attorney Fees: Infringer pays our legal costs
  • Court Costs: All litigation expenses

Criminal Penalties (Willful Infringement)

  • Fines: Up to $250,000 per offense
  • Imprisonment: Up to 5 years for commercial infringement
  • Seizure: Confiscation of infringing materials and equipment
  • Criminal Record: Permanent criminal record for felony copyright infringement

Additional Consequences

  • Platform Bans: Permanent removal from social media and sharing platforms
  • ISP Termination: Loss of internet service for repeat offenders
  • Business Impact: Damage to professional reputation and business relationships
  • Domain Seizure: Loss of websites used for infringement

🔄 Repeat Offender Policy

We maintain a database of copyright infringers and work with platforms to enforce repeat offender policies, resulting in permanent account suspensions and enhanced legal action.

📞 Reporting Copyright Infringement

🚨 Report Piracy

Help us protect our content by reporting suspected copyright infringement. We investigate all reports and take swift action against violators.

📧 Report Infringement

How to Report Infringement

  1. Document the Infringement: Take screenshots and record URLs
  2. Gather Information: Note date, time, and platform details
  3. Email Our Copyright Team: Send details to [email protected]
  4. Provide Contact Info: Include your contact information for follow-up
  5. Track Response: We'll update you on actions taken

Information to Include in Reports

  • Infringing Content: Specific course or material being infringed
  • Location: URLs, platform names, and user accounts
  • Evidence: Screenshots, links, and supporting documentation
  • Your Information: Your name, email, and relationship to InCommon Humans

Copyright Protection Contact Information

âš–ī¸ Final Copyright Notice

This Copyright Policy serves as formal notice that:

  • All InCommon Humans content is protected by copyright law
  • Unauthorized use will result in legal action
  • We actively monitor and enforce our intellectual property rights
  • Infringers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law

By accessing our content, you acknowledge and agree to respect our copyright and intellectual property rights.

📚 Related Legal Information

For complete legal information, please review our related policies: