{"id":2072,"date":"2025-06-30T05:39:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T05:39:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com\/?page_id=2072"},"modified":"2025-06-30T05:40:55","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T05:40:55","slug":"copyright-disclaimer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com\/zh\/copyright-disclaimer\/","title":{"rendered":"Copyright Disclaimer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2072\" class=\"elementor elementor-2072\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3053f90 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3053f90\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ef426a\" data-id=\"4ef426a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d1fec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d1fec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copyright Disclaimer<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a31c65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a31c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Effective Date:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> [<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">June 08, 2025]<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Last Updated:<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> [Insert Date]<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">\u00a9 [<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">2025<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">] <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Merit Quest Academy<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">. All rights reserved.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This Copyright Disclaimer explains the ownership of content and materials provided by <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Merit Quest Academy<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> (\u201cthe Academy,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) on our website located at <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com\/zh\/\" target=\"_new\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><u>https:\/\/meritquestacademy.com<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> (the \u201cSite\u201d) and through all related platforms, online classes, downloadable materials, and communications. It also outlines the limitations on use, reproduction, and distribution of such materials.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>1. Ownership of Content<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Unless otherwise indicated, all content on this Site is the intellectual property of Merit Quest Academy or its authorized licensors and content contributors. This includes, but is not limited to:<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Written materials (e.g., lesson plans, assignments, and articles)<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Images, graphics, animations, icons, and artwork<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Logos, trademarks, and service marks<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Video and audio recordings<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Slide decks and instructional materials<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Curriculum tools, educational worksheets, and assessments<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Software code and platform interfaces<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All such materials are protected under the <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>United States Copyright Act<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, as well as applicable international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>2. Permitted Uses<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The following uses of Merit Quest Academy content are permitted under this policy:<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>A. For Students<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Downloading and printing learning materials for personal study or classroom assignments<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Viewing and participating in recorded or live educational sessions<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Submitting assignments or messages using the Site\u2019s learning platform<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>B. For Teachers and Staff<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Accessing educational resources, slides, and assignments for use in Merit Quest Academy classes<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Creating supplemental teaching materials that incorporate or adapt Academy-approved content (with proper attribution)<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sharing approved content with students enrolled in Merit Quest Academy only<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">All permitted use must remain <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>non-commercial<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> and <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>educational in nature<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> and must not be distributed outside the scope of the student\u2019s or teacher\u2019s relationship with Merit Quest Academy.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>3. Prohibited Uses<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You may <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>not<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">, under any circumstances, without the prior written permission of Merit Quest Academy:<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Copy, reproduce, redistribute, or publicly display our materials beyond what is permitted under this policy<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sell, license, or otherwise commercially exploit any part of our content or services<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Post or share content on external websites, apps, social media, or forums (e.g., Reddit, Facebook, YouTube)<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Remove copyright notices, logos, or disclaimers from Academy materials<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Use our content in a misleading, deceptive, or defamatory context<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code or proprietary features of our platform<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Violation of these terms may result in the immediate suspension of access to the platform and legal action where appropriate.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>4. Copyright Infringement and Enforcement<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Merit Quest Academy takes copyright protection seriously and enforces its intellectual property rights to the fullest extent permitted by law.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We monitor the use of our materials and will pursue action against individuals or organizations who:<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Infringe on our intellectual property<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Distribute our content without authorization<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Use our brand or materials in a misleading or unauthorized way<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">We reserve the right to issue cease-and-desist notices, report infringement to hosting providers or platforms, and seek damages through civil litigation.<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>5. Reporting Unauthorized Use<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you believe that content owned by Merit Quest Academy has been copied or used without proper authorization, or if you wish to report a suspected infringement, please contact us at:<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><b>Copyright Officer<\/b><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>Merit Quest Academy<br \/>[Insert Full Legal Address]<br \/>Email: [Insert Contact Email]<br \/>Phone: [Insert Phone Number]<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Please include:<\/span><\/span><\/p><ul><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A link or description of where the material appears<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><li><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Your name, contact details, and statement of good-faith belief that the use is unauthorized<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-family: Times New Roman, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b>6. 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