Intellectual Property Policy
Ology Early Education Consulting Sydney
Our Policies
Intellectual Property Policy for Consulting and E-Commerce
1. Purpose
This policy aims to protect Ology Pty Ltd’s intellectual property, outline the rights and responsibilities of users regarding our intellectual property, and ensure compliance with applicable intellectual property laws.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all users of Ology Pty Ltd’s website, products, and services, including:
- Physical products (e.g., mindfulness cards).
- Digital products (e.g., online courses, downloadable materials).
- Content published on the Ology Pty Ltd website and associated platforms.
3. Definitions
Intellectual Property (IP): Includes copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other proprietary rights owned by Ology Pty Ltd.
Products: Physical and digital goods sold by Ology Pty Ltd.
Users: Individuals or entities using Ology Pty Ltd’s products, services, or website.
Third-Party Content: Content owned by external providers used under license or agreement.
4. Ownership of Intellectual Property
4.1 Ology Pty Ltd IP Rights
- All intellectual property, including but not limited to product designs, course materials, website content, images, videos, and trademarks, is owned by Ology Pty Ltd.
- This includes all original content created for consulting services, e-commerce products, and educational materials.
4.2 License to Use
• Users are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use Ology Pty Ltd’s products and services for personal or educational purposes only.
• No content may be reproduced, distributed, modified, or sold without explicit written consent from Ology Pty Ltd.
5. Restrictions on Use
Users must not:
• Copy, reproduce, or distribute Ology Pty Ltd’s intellectual property without permission.
• Modify or adapt any content, including product designs or digital course materials.
• Use Ology Pty Ltd’s trademarks or branding without prior written consent.
• Create derivative works based on Ology Pty Ltd’s content or products.
6. Third-Party Intellectual Property
6.1 Licensed Content
Ology Pty Ltd may use third-party intellectual property (e.g., software, images, or course-hosting platforms like Thinkific) under license agreements. Users must respect the terms of these agreements.
6.2 User Responsibility
If users access third-party tools or platforms via Ology Pty Ltd’s services, they agree to comply with the intellectual property terms of those third parties.
7. Breach of Intellectual Property
Any unauthorized use of Ology Pty Ltd’s intellectual property is a violation of this policy and may result in:
- Termination of access to products or services.
- Legal action, including claims for damages and injunctive relief.
8. User-Generated Content
8.1 Ownership
Users who contribute content (e.g., feedback, reviews, or user-generated materials) retain ownership of their intellectual property but grant Ology Pty Ltd a perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and modify this content for marketing or educational purposes.
8.2 Prohibited Content
Users must not submit content that infringes on third-party intellectual property rights.
9. Copyright Infringement Complaints
9.1 Reporting Infringement
If you believe your intellectual property has been used without permission on Ology Pty Ltd’s platforms, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
Include the following information in your complaint:
- A description of the copyrighted work.
- Details of the alleged infringement (e.g., location on the website).
- Proof of ownership or authorisation to act on behalf of the owner.
9.2 Resolution
Ology Pty Ltd will investigate and, if necessary, remove or disable access to the infringing content.
10. Compliance with Australian Law
This policy aligns with the following Australian laws:
• Copyright Act 1968 (Cth): Protects original creative works.
• Trademarks Act 1995 (Cth): Governs the use of trademarks.
• Designs Act 2003 (Cth): Covers registered product designs.
• Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth): Addresses misleading or deceptive conduct regarding IP.
11. Changes to This Policy
Ology Pty Ltd reserves the right to update this policy at any time. Significant changes will be posted on our website, and continued use of our products or services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of New South Wales, Australia, including applicable federal intellectual property laws.
