Copyright Policy

Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society (TVGMS)

 


Last Updated: August 10, 2026

1. Ownership of Content

All content included on this website—including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, images, photographs, videos, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, animations, software, and the overall layout and design of the site (collectively referred to as "the Content")—is the exclusive property of the Tehachapi Valley Gem and Mineral Society (TVGMS), its members, or its respective content creators and licensors, unless otherwise explicitly stated. All such Content is protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.


2. Strict Prohibition on Unauthorized Use

The use of any materials found on this website is strictly regulated. No materials, including but not limited to text, images, photographs, graphics, or logos, may be used, reproduced, redistributed, modified, uploaded, downloaded, or transmitted in any form or by any means—including via electronic, mechanical, photocopying, printing, recording, or any other method—without the express prior written permission of TVGMS.

Unauthorized use of the Content on this website includes, but is not limited to:

  • Using images for commercial purposes or advertising.
  • Copying text for use on other websites, blogs, or social media without permission.
  • Re-hosting or "scraping" images from our galleries for use in private collections or publications.
  • Modifying or altering our logos or branding for any purpose.


3. Requesting Permission

If you wish to use any material from this website for educational, research, or non-commercial purposes, you must submit a formal request in writing. Please direct all permission requests to:


Tehachapi Valley Gem & Mineral Society, Attn: Webmaster, 840 Tucker Rd Ste H171, Tehachapi, CA 93561


Your request should include:

  1. A specific description of the material you wish to use.
  2. The exact context in which the material will be used (e.g., a classroom presentation, a personal blog, a printed newsletter).
  3. The duration for which you are requesting use.
  4. How you intend to attribute the credit to TVGMS.

Permission is granted at the sole discretion of TVGMS and may be subject to specific conditions or licensing fees. Written permission is not retroactive; it must be obtained before any use occurs.


4. Infringement and Notice of Copyright Violation

TVGMS respects the intellectual property of others and expects users to do the same. We take copyright infringement seriously. If you believe that any material on our website infringes upon your copyright, please notify us immediately by using our Contact Us   page and include the following information:

  • Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  • Identification of the material on our website that is allegedly infringing.
  • Your contact information (email or mailing address).
  • A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner.


5. Enforcement

TVGMS reserves the right to monitor the use of its Content and to take appropriate legal action against any individual or entity that uses our intellectual property without express written authorization. This may include, but is not limited to, sending "Cease and Desist" notices, filing DMCA takedown notices with hosting providers, and pursuing statutory damages and legal fees through litigation.


6. Changes to This Policy

TVGMS reserves the right to amend or modify this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice. Continued use of this website following any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.