INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY

This Intellectual Property Policy governs the ownership, use, protection, and enforcement of all intellectual property made available on or through this platform.

By accessing, using, or engaging with the platform in any manner, you acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms set out in this policy.


7.1 Ownership of Intellectual Property

All content available on this platform, whether published, displayed, shared, or generated, including but not limited to:

  • Interviews and recorded conversations
  • Video and audio recordings
  • Transcripts and captions
  • Textual content, articles, editorials, and manuscripts
  • Memoirs and autobiographical materials
  • Designs, layouts, visual elements
  • Logos, trademarks, service marks, and branding
  • Platform structure, format, and presentation

is protected under applicable intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademark, and related proprietary rights.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing, all intellectual property rights are owned by the platform and/or its licensors.


7.2 Limited License to Users

Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and view content on the platform strictly for:

  • Personal use
  • Informational or educational purposes
  • Non-commercial viewing

This limited license does not transfer ownership or grant any proprietary rights in the content.


7.3 Restrictions on Use

Without prior written permission from the platform, you may not:

  • Copy, reproduce, duplicate, or redistribute content in any form
  • Publish or republish content on other websites, platforms, or media
  • Sell, license, sublicense, or commercially exploit any content
  • Modify, adapt, translate, or create derivative works
  • Use platform content in advertising, promotion, or endorsements
  • Archive or systematically download content
  • Circumvent copyright protection or access controls

Any use beyond the permitted scope constitutes a violation of this policy.


7.4 Prohibition on AI Training and Automated Use

Content available on this platform may not be used for:

  • Training artificial intelligence or machine learning models
  • Data scraping, crawling, or automated extraction
  • Feeding into generative AI systems
  • Creating datasets for algorithmic processing

This prohibition applies regardless of whether such use is commercial or non-commercial.

Unauthorized AI-related use is treated as a serious violation of intellectual property rights.


7.5 Contributor & Participant Content

Where contributors, interview participants, or memoir collaborators provide content:

  • Such content is shared for editorial and documentation purposes
  • Usage, publication, and rights are governed by platform policies and/or specific agreements
  • The platform retains editorial control and usage rights as applicable

Participants do not acquire ownership of platform-produced content by virtue of participation.


7.6 Trademarks & Branding

All trademarks, logos, brand names, and identifiers used on the platform are the property of the platform or their respective owners.

Unauthorized use of trademarks, logos, or branding elements is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.


7.7 Reporting Infringement

If you believe that any content on the platform infringes your intellectual property rights, you may submit a written notice including:

  • Proof of ownership
  • Identification of the allegedly infringing content
  • Contact details for communication

Incomplete or unsupported claims may not be acted upon.


7.8 Enforcement & Legal Action

Unauthorized use, reproduction, or exploitation of intellectual property may result in:

  • Immediate removal of content
  • Suspension or termination of access
  • Issuance of legal notices
  • Civil or criminal legal proceedings as permitted by law

The platform reserves the right to seek all available remedies.


7.9 No Waiver

Failure by the platform to enforce any part of this policy shall not constitute a waiver of its rights.


7.10 Policy Updates

This Intellectual Property Policy may be updated from time to time.

  • Updates will be reflected by the revised “Last Updated” date
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated policy