Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

This Addison Thrive Initiative Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy outlines the ownership and permitted use of content on AddisonThrive.org (the “Site”).  By using the Site, you agree to abide by this policy.


Effective Date:  November 25, 2024

1. Ownership of Content

All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, graphics, videos, and other materials, is the property of The Addison Thrive Initiative unless otherwise stated.

  • Content is protected by copyright, trademark, and other applicable intellectual property laws.
  • We prohibit any unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of our content.

2. Permitted Use

Visitors may:

  • Access and view content for personal, non-commercial purposes.
  • Share links to publicly available pages on the Site,  provided you give proper attribution to The Addison Thrive Initiative.

Visitors may NOT:

  • Copy, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from the Site’s content without prior written consent.
  • Use any content for commercial purposes without explicit authorization.

3. Requests for Permission

For permission to use content from the Site, contact us at:
Email: legal@addisonthrive.org

Include:

  • Details of the content you wish to use
  • Purpose of the requested use

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your intellectual property rights have been violated on the Site, contact us at legal@addisonthrive.org with:

  • A description of the copyrighted material and the alleged infringement
  • Your contact information
  • A statement affirming your good faith belief that the use is unauthorized

We will investigate and take appropriate action, including removing infringing content if necessary.

5. Trademarks

The name The Addison Thrive Initiative, its logo, and other branding elements are trademarks of The Addison Thrive Initiative.

  • We strictly prohibit unauthorized use of these trademarks!

6. Changes to This Policy

The Addison Thrive Initiative may update this Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy as needed.

  • We post any updates on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”
  • Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

7. Governing Law

The laws of Dallas County, Texas govern this policy.  Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Dallas County, Texas.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Addison Thrive Initiative Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy, please contact us at legal@addisonthrive.org.