Copyright Policy

Last Updated: 1 November 2025

1. Introduction

The Virtuoso Academy respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. This Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy explains our policies regarding intellectual property and the procedures for reporting copyright infringement under the DMCA and equivalent laws in other jurisdictions.

2. Ownership of Content

2.1 The Virtuoso Academy’s Intellectual Property

We Own:

• Course videos, slides, and presentations
• Written course materials and resources
• Templates, frameworks, and tools
• Platform software and code
• Website design and graphics
• The Virtuoso Academy brand, logos, and trademarks
• Compilations and arrangements of content

Protection:

• Copyright © 2025 The Virtuoso Academy. All rights reserved.
• Protected under UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
• Protected under international copyright treaties
• Trademarks registered in relevant jurisdictions

Licensed From:

• Alumni from Oxford University, UCL, and Birmingham University (where applicable)
• Third-party content providers
• Licensed stock imagery and media

2.2 Student-Generated Content

You Retain Ownership Of:

• Forum posts and comments
• Assignments and projects
• Implementations and case work
• Feedback and reviews

Licence You Grant Us: By submitting content, you grant The Virtuoso Academy a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to:

• Display your content on the platform
• Use for educational and quality improvement
• Feature in marketing with your consent
• Create compilations or derivatives for educational purposes

You May:

• Use your own work elsewhere
• Share your projects and implementations
• Include your work in portfolios

3. Permitted Use of Our Content

3.1 What You Can Do

Personal Learning:

• View course materials
• Take personal notes
• Download materials marked for download
• Use templates and frameworks in your practice
• Implement strategies from the courses

Professional Use:

• Apply concepts in your work
• Use templates with clients (with attribution when appropriate)
• Reference techniques professionally
• Adapt general principles to your needs

3.2 What You Cannot Do

Prohibited Actions:

• Record or screen capture course videos
• Redistribute course materials
• Sell or commercially exploit course content
• Remove copyright notices
• Create derivative or competing courses
• Upload our content to file-sharing sites
• Share account access
• Scrape or download content excessively

Specific Restrictions:

• No sharing of login credentials
• No reproduction of substantial course sections
• No trademark use without permission

4. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)

4.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, your DMCA notice must include:

• Your signature
• Identification of copyrighted work
• Identification of infringing material (URLs, locations)
• Your contact information
• Good faith declaration
• Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury

Submit To:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice

Postal Address:
The Virtuoso Academy
DMCA Agent
United Kingdom

4.2 Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, your counter-notice must include:

• Your signature
• Identification of removed content
• Statement under penalty of perjury of mistaken removal
• Your contact details
• Consent to jurisdiction

Submit To:
Email: [email protected]
Subject: DMCA Counter-Notice

4.3 Process and Timing

• We remove infringing content within 24–48 hours
• Users notified promptly
• Content restored within 10–14 days unless legal action is filed
• Repeat infringers may have accounts terminated

4.4 Consequences of False Claims

Knowingly submitting false notices or counter-notices may result in liability for damages and legal fees.

5. International Copyright Protection

5.1 UK Copyright Law

• Automatic protection upon creation
• Life of author + 70 years
• Moral rights apply

5.2 EU Copyright Law

• Digital Single Market Directive
• Protection of database rights
• Enforced by member state courts

5.3 Australian Copyright Law

• Fair dealing provisions
• Copyright Act 1968

5.4 Other Jurisdictions

For non-US complaints, contact: [email protected]

6. Trademarks

6.1 Our Trademarks

• The Virtuoso Academy
• The Virtuoso Academy logo
• Automate, Scale, Thrive

Use Restrictions:

• No use without permission
• No implication of endorsement
• No confusingly similar marks

Permitted Nominative Use: Truthful reference to our courses.

6.2 Third-Party Trademarks

References to partner universities belong to their respective owners and do not imply endorsement.

7. Fair Use and Exceptions

7.1 Educational Use

Fair Dealing / Fair Use may allow:

• Criticism and review
• Research and study
• Quotation with attribution

7.2 Appropriate Citation

• Attribute: “From [Course Name] by The Virtuoso Academy”
• Include date accessed

8. User Content Standards

8.1 Original Content Requirement

• Share only content you own or can legally share
• Cite sources
• No plagiarism

8.2 Sharing External Resources

• Provide attribution
• Share links rather than full copies
• Use excerpts within fair use limits

8.3 Professional Practice

• You may implement strategies
• You must not claim our methodologies as your own
• You may not create competing courses using our proprietary frameworks

9. Content Licensing for Course Creators

9.1 Faculty and Guest Instructors

• Retain ownership of original contributions
• Grant us licence to use and adapt
• Must ensure rights and permissions for included content

9.2 Third-Party Licences

• We obtain licences for stock media, software, and tools
• Users must not exceed licensed uses

10. Enforcement and Compliance

10.1 Monitoring

• Automated and manual content review
• Response to rights holder complaints

10.2 Remedies for Infringement

• Content removal
• Account suspension or termination
• Legal action for serious breaches

10.3 Legal Action

• We may pursue civil or criminal remedies
• We may seek damages and legal costs

11. Student Academic Integrity

11.1 Plagiarism

• No copying others’ work
• No unauthorised aids
• No purchased assignments

Consequences: Failure, certificate denial, suspension, termination.

11.2 Collaboration vs. Copying

Acceptable:

• Discussion and study groups
• Peer feedback

Not Acceptable:

• Identical or overly similar submissions
• Sharing completed assignments

12. Contact Information

12.1 Copyright Notices (DMCA)

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address:
The Virtuoso Academy
DMCA Agent
United Kingdom

12.2 General Copyright Enquiries

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7448 190917

12.3 Licensing Requests

Email: [email protected]

12.4 Trademark Enquiries

Email: [email protected]

13. Policy Updates

• Updated for legal or procedural changes
• Material updates posted on the platform
• Email notifications as needed

Previous versions available upon request.

Important Notice: This policy is informational and not legal advice. Consult legal counsel for specific questions.

Last Reviewed: November 2025