Terms of Use

Welcome to the Canopy Collective website. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. Please read them carefully before using our site.

About These Terms

These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of the Canopy Collective website, including all content, materials, and services available through the site. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website.

Intellectual Property Rights

Our Content

‍All content on this website, including but not limited to:

• Text, articles, and written materials
• Photographs, illustrations, and visual artwork
• Videos, documentaries, and multimedia content
• Research documents, reports, and educational resources
• Project documentation and case studies
• Website design and layout

is owned by Canopy Collective, our team members, or our community partners and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

Community and Cultural Content

‍We work closely with Indigenous communities and document traditional ecological knowledge, stories, and cultural practices. This content is created through collaborative partnerships and remains subject to community ownership and cultural protocols. Any use of such content must respect Indigenous data sovereignty and community rights.

Permitted Uses

You may:

• View and browse the website for personal, educational, or research purposes
• Share links to our content on social media or other platforms
• Quote brief excerpts for academic, educational, or journalistic purposes with proper attribution
• Download materials specifically marked as freely available for educational use

All permitted uses require proper attribution to Canopy Collective and the original creators/communities involved.

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use any content for commercial purposes without explicit written permission
• Reproduce, distribute, or display substantial portions of our content without permission
• Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
• Use our content in ways that misrepresent our work or values
• Remove or alter copyright notices, watermarks, or attribution information
• Use cultural content or community stories inappropriately or out of context
• Claim ownership of any content created by Canopy Collective or our partners

Special Protections for Cultural Content

Content documenting Indigenous knowledge, community stories, and cultural practices requires special consideration:

• Such content may only be used for educational or research purposes
• Commercial use is strictly prohibited
• Cultural context and community ownership must be acknowledged
• Any use must respect cultural protocols and community guidelines
• When in doubt, contact us before using such content

Educational and Research Use

We encourage the educational use of our materials. For classroom use, research projects, or educational presentations:

• Provide clear attribution to Canopy Collective and any credited creators
• Include a link to our website when possible
• Do not use content in ways that could misrepresent our work
• Respect any specific usage guidelines provided with individual materials

User-Generated Content

If you submit content to us (through contact forms, collaboration proposals, etc.):

• You retain ownership of your content
• You grant us permission to use it for the purposes you intended
• You confirm you have the right to share the content with us
• We will handle your submissions according to our Privacy Policy

Disclaimers

Content Accuracy‍

While we strive for accuracy, the information on this website is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that all information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.

External Links

‍Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of use of external websites.

Community Partnerships

‍Our project descriptions reflect ongoing work with communities. Project details, outcomes, and partnerships may evolve over time.

Limitation of Liability

Canopy Collective and its team members shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or its content.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our website, please contact us with:

• Description of the copyrighted work
• Location of the allegedly infringing content
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized

Contact for Permissions

For permission to use our content beyond the permitted uses outlined above, please contact us at:

Email: communications@canopycollective.in

‍Subject Line: Content Usage Permission Request

‍Address: Living Labs, Chandmari, Tezpur, Assam, India
Pin code: 784001

Please include:

• Specific content you wish to use
• Intended purpose and context
• Planned distribution or audience
• Timeline for usage

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at the address provided above.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

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