Intellectual Property, Media Use, and Trademark Policy

 

© Silver Maple Dexters. All rights reserved.

Unless otherwise noted, all content published by Silver Maple Dexters on this website and through its official communication channels is the intellectual property of Silver Maple Dexters or is used with permission.

Distribution of content by Silver Maple Dexters to registries, associations, publications, or third parties does not waive intellectual property rights or grant unrestricted reuse.

Scope of Protected Content

Protected content includes, but is not limited to:

Photographs and images
Video and audio recordings
Written content, including articles, essays, educational materials, and posts
Graphics, charts, diagrams, and illustrations
Data compilations, evaluative tools, and original analytical material
Logos, marks, herd names, and associated branding
Composite, edited, or derivative works based on any of the above

Ownership of an animal, pedigree, dataset, or subject matter does not confer ownership of the intellectual property created about it.

Use and Attribution

Use of Silver Maple Dexters content requires proper attribution and credit to Silver Maple Dexters unless explicitly stated otherwise.

Prior permission is required for reuse, republication, distribution, or incorporation of SMD content into other materials, unless such use is expressly authorized in writing.

Permission granted for one use does not imply permission for additional or different uses.

Modification and Derivative Use

Editing, excerpting, cropping, annotating, summarizing, overlaying text or graphics, extracting stills, or otherwise altering SMD content constitutes derivative use and requires prior authorization unless explicitly permitted.

This applies regardless of whether the use is educational, organizational, promotional, or noncommercial.

Commercial and Organizational Use

 

Use of SMD content in advertising, sales materials, promotional activity, educational products, organizational communications, or monetized platforms requires explicit permission and agreed terms.

Nonprofit or educational intent does not eliminate the requirement for permission.

Authorized Third-Party Use and Limited Licenses
 

Silver Maple Dexters may, from time to time, provide images, written materials, data, or other content to breed registries, associations, publications, partners, or service providers for specific and limited purposes, including but not limited to registration, recordkeeping, evaluation, education, or publication.

Unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing:

Ownership of the intellectual property remains with Silver Maple Dexters.
Authorization is limited to the specific purpose for which the material is provided.
Provision of content does not grant permission for reuse, redistribution, modification, or derivative use beyond that purpose.
Further sharing or republication by others requires separate permission from Silver Maple Dexters or the applicable rights holder.
Publication of SMD content by a registry, association, or third party does not place that content in the public domain.

Trademarks

“Silver Maple Dexters” and “SMD,” along with associated logos, herd identifiers, and branding elements, are trademarks of Silver Maple Dexters.

Unauthorized use of the name, trademarks, images, or associated materials in a manner that implies affiliation, endorsement, or origin is prohibited.

Stewardship and Good Practice

Silver Maple Dexters supports responsible sharing grounded in respect for creators, animals, and accurate representation of breeding work.

When questions arise regarding use, attribution, or permission, prompt inquiry and correction are expected and resolve most issues.

Requests for permission, clarification, or attribution guidance may be directed through the contact information provided on this website.