Intellectual Property Rights & Copyrights Policy
1. Commitment to Intellectual Property Protection
Excellence Path is dedicated to upholding intellectual property (IP) rights, copyright laws, trademarks, and proprietary protections in all aspects of our LMS platform. We recognize the importance of safeguarding original content, ensuring compliance with both Saudi and international IP laws while maintaining the integrity of our educational offerings in Continuing Medical Education (CME).
2. Ownership & Usage Restrictions
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Platform Content Protection: All educational materials, including course content, recorded sessions, test questions, and training modules, are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
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User Responsibility: Learners, instructors, and third-party contributors must assume that everything displayed on Excellence Path is proprietary, including branding elements, source codes, interface design, and instructional materials. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
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Copying & Redistribution Rules: No content within the LMS platform may be copied, modified, distributed, republished, or displayed for commercial use without prior written consent from Excellence Path.
3. Protection of Course Development & Training Materials
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Instructor Compliance: Trainers developing educational activities must respect intellectual property laws, ensuring originality in course materials.
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Social Media & Marketing Content: All promotional materials, including images, posters, and multimedia used on our official platforms, adhere to copyright protection.
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Third-Party Integration: Excellence Path ensures that any external content or partnerships comply with legal IP agreements before incorporation into CME courses.
4. Copyright Compliance & Ethical Responsibilities
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Fair Use & Attribution: All external references, citations, and borrowed materials must be properly credited in course content.
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Prohibited Actions: Any act of plagiarism, impersonation, or unauthorized distribution of protected content will be subject to disciplinary measures.
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Trainer Responsibilities: Educators uploading materials such as recorded sessions, assessments, and learning resources must ensure compliance with copyright principles.
5. Enforcement & Policy Violation Consequences
Violations of this Intellectual Property & Copyright Policy may result in:
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Content removal or legal action for unauthorized use.
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Suspension or termination of access to the LMS platform for repeated violations.
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Reporting to regulatory bodies for serious breaches of copyright law.
6. Policy Review & Updates
This policy will be periodically reviewed to reflect updates in IP laws, copyright regulations, and SCFHS standards. Users are responsible for remaining informed of any modifications.
