Last Updated: June 30, 2023

Thank you for visiting The Charleston Arborist’s website (https://thecharlestonarborist.com/). We value and respect intellectual property rights, and we are committed to protecting the copyrights of others as well as our own original content. This copyright policy outlines the guidelines and procedures related to copyright infringement and the use of copyrighted materials on our website.

  1. Ownership of Content: The content on The Charleston Arborist website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, and audio clips, is owned by The Charleston Arborist and is protected by copyright laws. All rights are reserved unless otherwise indicated. This includes the arrangement and compilation of all website content.
  2. Use of Website Content: a. Permitted Use: You may browse and access the content on our website for personal and non-commercial use. You may also print or download a single copy of the materials for personal reference, provided that you retain all copyright and proprietary notices intact.

b. Prohibited Use: Except as expressly permitted by applicable copyright laws or with our prior written consent, you may not reproduce, distribute, modify, transmit, display, perform, publish, license, create derivative works from, or sell any information or content obtained from our website.

  1. Copyright Infringement: a. Reporting Infringement: If you believe that any content on The Charleston Arborist website infringes upon your copyright or the copyright of someone you represent, please notify us promptly by sending a written notice to our designated Copyright Agent. The notice should include the following information:
    • A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.
    • Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, including its location on our website.
    • Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
    • A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the copyrighted material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
    • A statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

b. Removal of Infringing Content: Upon receipt of a valid copyright infringement notice, we will investigate the reported infringement and take appropriate action, which may include removing or disabling access to the allegedly infringing content.

  1. Your Content: By submitting any content to The Charleston Arborist website, including but not limited to comments, testimonials, or reviews, you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content in any form, media, or technology. You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights to grant us this license and that your content does not infringe upon the rights of any third party.
  2. Intellectual Property Rights of Others: We respect the intellectual property rights of others, and we expect our users and website visitors to do the same. If you believe that any content on our website infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others, please contact our designated Copyright Agent with the necessary information as outlined in section 3(a) of this policy.
  3. Modifications to Copyright Policy: We reserve the right to modify or update this copyright policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect copyright interests.

If you have any questions or concerns about this copyright policy or the use of copyrighted materials on The Charleston Arborist website, please contact us here.

Thank you for your cooperation in respecting copyright laws and helping us maintain the integrity of The Charleston Arborist’s website.

-The Charleston Arborist Team