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Copyright & DMCA Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

1. Copyright Ownership

All content on OrthoVellum, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of OrthoVellum or its content suppliers and is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

1.1 Our Content

The following content is owned by OrthoVellum:

  • All educational topic pages and written content
  • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and explanations
  • ISAWE scenarios and marking guides
  • Viva scenarios and model answers
  • Original diagrams, illustrations, and infographics
  • Flashcard content and spaced repetition data
  • Mock examination content
  • Website design, layout, and visual elements
  • Software code and algorithms
  • The OrthoVellum name, logo, and branding

1.2 Third-Party Content

Some content on OrthoVellum may be licensed from third parties or used under fair use provisions. Such content remains the property of its respective owners. This includes:

  • Medical images used for educational purposes
  • Referenced research papers and clinical guidelines
  • Classification systems and scoring tools (credited to original authors)
  • Radiographic images (anonymized, with appropriate permissions)

1.3 User-Generated Content

Content submitted by users (forum posts, study notes, etc.) remains the property of the respective users. By submitting content, users grant OrthoVellum a license as described in our Terms of Service.

2. Permitted Uses

You may:

  • View and access content for personal, non-commercial educational purposes
  • Print or download individual pages for personal study
  • Share links to our content (not the content itself)
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution for academic purposes

3. Prohibited Uses

Without prior written permission, you may NOT:

  • Copy, reproduce, or distribute our content in any form
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
  • Use our content for commercial purposes
  • Share, sell, or distribute MCQs, ISAWE scenarios, or exam content
  • Compile our content into competing educational materials
  • Use automated systems to scrape or download our content
  • Remove or alter any copyright notices or attributions
  • Use our trademarks, logos, or branding without authorization
  • Frame or mirror any portion of the website

4. DMCA Takedown Procedure

OrthoVellum respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects our users to do the same. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and Australian copyright law.

4.1 Filing a DMCA Notice

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, please provide our designated copyright agent with the following information:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed, or if multiple works are covered, a representative list
  2. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing, including the URL or other specific location on our website
  3. Your contact information, including your name, address, telephone number, and email address
  4. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
  5. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner
  6. Your physical or electronic signature

4.2 Designated Copyright Agent

Send DMCA notices to:

4.3 Counter-Notification

If you believe your content was removed in error, you may file a counter-notification with the following information:

  1. Identification of the material that was removed and its original location
  2. A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed by mistake or misidentification
  3. Your name, address, and telephone number
  4. A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for your address (or NSW, Australia if outside the US)
  5. Your physical or electronic signature

4.4 Repeat Infringers

In accordance with the DMCA, we will terminate the accounts of users who are determined to be repeat infringers.

5. Attribution Requirements

When referencing OrthoVellum content with permission, please use the following format:

Source: OrthoVellum (www.orthovellum.com), [Year]. Used with permission.

6. Licensing Inquiries

For licensing requests, educational institution partnerships, or permission to use our content, please contact:

Please include details about how you intend to use the content, the scope of use, and your organization.

7. Educational Fair Use

We support the principle of fair use for educational purposes. Limited quotation of our content may be permissible for:

  • Academic research and scholarly articles
  • Non-commercial educational presentations
  • Commentary and criticism
  • News reporting

Fair use is determined on a case-by-case basis considering: the purpose of use, nature of the copyrighted work, amount used, and effect on the market value.

8. Trademark Notice

"OrthoVellum," the OrthoVellum logo, and other OrthoVellum marks are trademarks of OrthoVellum. You may not use these marks without prior written permission.

9. Contact Information

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: