Copyright and Intellectual Property Agreement
All content provided by International Models Council (IMC), including but not limited to text, images, videos, audio materials, and downloadable resources, is the intellectual property of IMC or its licensors. This agreement outlines the terms regarding the use and protection of IMC’s intellectual property.
1. Ownership of Content
•IMC retains all rights, title, and interest in and to the content provided through its website, courses, competitions, memberships, and any other services offered. This includes but is not limited to:
•Educational materials (videos, articles, etc.)
•Marketing materials
•Logos, trademarks, and branding
•Competition content, including submissions
•Digital resources provided to members or participants
2. Use of IMC Content
•By accessing IMC content, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to use the materials solely for personal and non-commercial purposes.
•You may:
•Access and view content on a personal device for your own educational or informational purposes.
•Download materials as explicitly authorized by IMC for personal use.
•You may not:
•Reproduce, distribute, display, or publicly share any IMC content without express written permission from IMC.
•Alter, modify, or create derivative works based on IMC content.
•Use IMC content for any commercial purposes without a valid license or agreement from IMC.
3. Intellectual Property of Third Parties
•IMC may incorporate third-party content or resources as part of its services. All such content remains the intellectual property of the respective third-party owners. Use of third-party content is subject to the terms provided by the original owner, and you are responsible for complying with those terms.
4. Copyright Infringement
•IMC respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects its users to do the same. If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please notify us immediately at info@internationalmodelscouncil.com.
•We will investigate and take appropriate action in response to any claim of copyright infringement, including removing infringing content if necessary.
5. Participant Content and Submissions
•By submitting content to IMC for use in competitions, memberships, or other services, you grant IMC a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, and share your submission for promotional, educational, and commercial purposes.
•You retain ownership of your original submissions but agree that IMC may continue to use your content in connection with its services without further compensation or approval.
6. Trademarks
•All trademarks, service marks, and logos associated with IMC are the property of IMC. You are not permitted to use any of these marks without prior written consent from IMC.
•Unauthorized use of IMC’s trademarks or any confusingly similar marks will be subject to legal action.
7. Termination of License
•IMC reserves the right to terminate or revoke your limited license to use its content at any time, particularly if you violate the terms of this agreement. Upon termination, you must cease using and delete all copies of IMC content in your possession.
8. Governing Law
•This agreement is governed by the laws of the United States, and any disputes related to intellectual property or copyright issues shall be resolved in accordance with U.S. laws through the appropriate courts.
9. Contact Us
•If you have any questions or concerns about this agreement or IMC’s intellectual property, please contact us at info@internationalmodelscouncil.com.