Intellectual Property Policy

Effective Date: 4/22/2026

SchoolSLP.com respects intellectual property rights and is committed to protecting original content created by the organization, presenters, planners, staff, contractors, and other authorized contributors. This Intellectual Property Policy outlines ownership, permitted use, responsibilities, and procedures related to course materials and other protected content associated with the continuing education program.

1. Purpose

This policy is intended to:

  • Protect copyrighted and proprietary materials
  • Clarify ownership and usage rights
  • Promote compliance with copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws
  • Prevent unauthorized copying, distribution, recording, or misuse of content
  • Maintain transparency with instructors, planners, and learners

2. Intellectual Property Covered by This Policy

Intellectual property may include, but is not limited to:

  • Recorded webinars
  • Video, audio, and multimedia content
  • Presentation slides
  • Handouts, worksheets, and downloadable resources
  • Course descriptions and promotional materials
  • Logos, trademarks, branding, and website content
  • Original teaching methods, templates, graphics, and written materials

3. Ownership of SchoolSLP.com Materials

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, SchoolSLP.com owns or holds authorized rights to the website, branding, course pages, promotional materials, platform content, and materials specifically created by SchoolSLP.com for business operations.

4. Presenter and Instructor Materials

Presenters and instructors retain ownership of their pre-existing intellectual property, including materials they created prior to engagement with SchoolSLP.com, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

By participating as a presenter or instructor, individuals grant SchoolSLP.com a non-exclusive right to use approved submitted materials for purposes related to the course, including:

  • Hosting and delivering the webinar
  • Recording and replay access
  • Marketing the course
  • Providing handouts to enrolled learners
  • Maintaining archived course access
  • Continuing education administration and recordkeeping

Any broader transfer of ownership or exclusive rights must be stated in a separate written agreement.

5. Use by Learners

Learners receive a limited, non-transferable license to access purchased or assigned course materials for personal educational use only.

Learners may not, without written permission:

  • Copy, reproduce, republish, or redistribute course materials
  • Record or capture webinars
  • Share login credentials or purchased access
  • Sell, upload, or commercially use materials
  • Remove copyright notices or branding

6. Use of Third-Party Content

SchoolSLP.com, instructors, and planners are responsible for using third-party materials lawfully. This includes obtaining permissions when required and properly citing copyrighted or referenced materials.

Presenters must represent that materials they submit do not knowingly infringe the rights of others.

7. Copyright Compliance and Takedown

SchoolSLP.com will respond appropriately to credible claims of copyright infringement. Individuals who believe their rights have been violated may contact SchoolSLP.com with sufficient details for review.

If needed, content may be removed, restricted, or revised while the matter is evaluated.

8. Confidential and Internal Materials

Internal business documents, planning processes, operational systems, and unpublished materials developed by SchoolSLP.com are proprietary and may not be shared without authorization.

9. Policy Communication

This policy is shared with instructors, planners, contractors, and relevant personnel during onboarding, contracting, or course planning. It is made available to learners through the website, terms, policies, and/or course registration materials when appropriate.

10. Policy Review and Updates

This policy is reviewed periodically and may be updated as needed to reflect changes in business operations. The current version will be maintained on the website.

11. Contact Information

Questions regarding this policy may be directed to:

Timothy McIvor
Continuing Education Administrator
SchoolSLP.com
1100 SE 27th St
Ocala, FL 34471
Email: tim@schoolslp.com