Intellectual Property Policy

Last Updated: 17 October 2024

This Intellectual Property Policy explains how Feelamaze ("we", "us", "our") owns, protects, and manages intellectual property rights associated with the Feelamaze platform, its content, and related services available at feelamaze.com. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to respect and comply with the terms set out in this policy.

1. Ownership of Platform Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in and to the Feelamaze platform, including but not limited to its design, layout, structure, source code, software, interfaces, graphics, logos, trademarks, service marks, trade names, and compilation of content, are owned exclusively by Feelamaze or its licensors.

1.1 Protected Elements

The following elements are protected by applicable intellectual property laws and treaties:

The Feelamaze name, logo, and all associated brand identifiers
Website design, visual appearance, and user interface elements
Proprietary software, algorithms, and underlying technology
Original text, instructional copy, and editorial content authored by Feelamaze
Course structures, learning frameworks, and pedagogical methodologies developed by Feelamaze
Video recordings, audio content, and multimedia presentations produced by Feelamaze
Databases, data compilations, and organisational systems

1.2 No Implied Licence

Nothing on this platform shall be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any licence or right to use any intellectual property owned by Feelamaze without our prior written permission, except as expressly permitted in this policy.

2. Course and Educational Content

2.1 Feelamaze-Authored Content

All course materials, lectures, lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, and educational resources created by Feelamaze are the exclusive property of Feelamaze. These materials are made available to enrolled users solely for personal, non-commercial educational use during the term of their access.

2.2 Instructor-Contributed Content

Where instructors or educators contribute content to the platform under agreement with Feelamaze, the ownership and licensing terms for such content are governed by the applicable instructor agreement. Feelamaze retains a licence to host, display, and deliver such content to platform users.

2.3 Permitted Use of Educational Materials

Enrolled users are permitted to:

Access and view course content for personal learning purposes
Download materials where a download option is explicitly provided
Take personal notes and create personal study summaries

Users are not permitted to:

Copy, reproduce, or duplicate course materials in whole or in part
Distribute, share, or transmit course materials to third parties
Publish, broadcast, or publicly display any course content
Create derivative works based on course content without written authorisation
Use course materials for commercial purposes of any kind
Upload course materials to any other platform, website, or storage service accessible by others

3. User-Submitted Content

3.1 Ownership by Users

You retain ownership of any original content you submit, upload, or post to the platform, including but not limited to comments, discussion contributions, project submissions, and feedback ("User Content"), subject to the licence granted below.

3.2 Licence Granted to Feelamaze

By submitting User Content to the platform, you grant Feelamaze a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, sublicensable, and transferable licence to use, reproduce, display, distribute, adapt, and publish your User Content solely for the purposes of operating, improving, and promoting the platform and its services.

3.3 Representations and Warranties

By submitting User Content, you represent and warrant that:

You own or have the necessary rights, licences, and permissions to submit the content
Your content does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
Your content does not violate any applicable law or regulation
You have obtained all necessary consents from individuals whose personal information or likeness may appear in the content

3.4 Prohibited Submissions

You must not submit content that:

Reproduces copyrighted material without authorisation
Contains counterfeit, fraudulent, or misleading information
Infringes patents, trade secrets, trademarks, or other proprietary rights of any party
Violates the privacy or publicity rights of any individual

4. Third-Party Intellectual Property

4.1 Third-Party Content on the Platform

The platform may incorporate content, tools, software libraries, or media licensed from third parties. Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is used by Feelamaze under licence. These third-party rights are not transferred to users.

4.2 External Links

Links to external websites or resources do not imply endorsement or ownership by Feelamaze of the intellectual property found at those destinations. We are not responsible for the intellectual property practices of third-party sites.

4.3 Open Source Components

Certain components of the platform may be built using open source software. Such components are governed by their respective open source licences, which take precedence over this policy with respect to those specific components.

5. Trademarks

The Feelamaze name, logo, and any associated product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Feelamaze. You may not use these marks without our prior written consent. Unauthorised use of our trademarks may constitute infringement and may give rise to legal action.

All other trademarks, product names, and company names or logos mentioned on the platform are the property of their respective owners.

6. Copyright Infringement Notices

6.1 Reporting Infringement

If you believe that content available on the Feelamaze platform infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please contact us promptly with the following information:

A description of the intellectual property right you claim has been infringed
A description of the content on our platform that you allege is infringing, with sufficient detail to locate it
Your contact information, including full name, postal address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the content is not authorised by the rights holder, its agent, or applicable law
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate
Your physical or electronic signature

Notices may be submitted to:

Email: contact@feelamaze.com

Post: Feelamaze, 22/24 Chelmsford Dr, Metford NSW 2323, Australia

6.2 Response to Valid Notices

Upon receipt of a valid infringement notice, Feelamaze will investigate the claim and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing content. We reserve the right to seek clarification before taking action and to restore content if a counter-notice is received or the claim is found to be invalid.

6.3 Repeat Infringers

Feelamaze reserves the right to terminate the accounts of users who are found to be repeat infringers of intellectual property rights.

7. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets

You acknowledge that certain information relating to the Feelamaze platform, including its technology, business processes, course development methodologies, and commercial arrangements, may constitute confidential information or trade secrets. You agree not to disclose, reproduce, or exploit such information without our express written consent.

8. Enforcement

Feelamaze actively monitors and enforces its intellectual property rights. Unauthorised use of our intellectual property may result in:

Immediate suspension or termination of platform access
Formal legal notice and demand for cessation
Civil proceedings for damages, injunctive relief, or account of profits
Referral to relevant authorities where criminal infringement is suspected

9. Permissions and Licensing Requests

If you wish to use any Feelamaze intellectual property beyond what is expressly permitted in this policy, including for educational, research, media, or commercial purposes, you must submit a written request to us prior to such use. We will consider requests on a case-by-case basis and respond within a reasonable time.

Email: contact@feelamaze.com

10. Modifications to This Policy

Feelamaze reserves the right to update or modify this Intellectual Property Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting of the revised policy to the platform. Your continued use of the platform following any such update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact

For all intellectual property matters, permissions, or enquiries, please contact us at:

Feelamaze

22/24 Chelmsford Dr, Metford NSW 2323, Australia

Phone: +61 451 111 403

Email: contact@feelamaze.com

Website: feelamaze.com