Our Creative Work Protection
Why we protect our content and how you can use it respectfully
Clear boundaries, fair use, mutual respect
The Truth About Protecting Creative Work
Most companies treat copyright like a weapon to threaten people. We're different. We protect our work because it took 14+ years to create, but we believe in sharing knowledge responsibly.
Here's our philosophy:
Great content takes enormous effort to create. When you respect our work, we can keep creating more. When others steal it, everyone loses—including future learners who miss out on new innovations.
What We've Created and Protected
Our Original Content
Everything on MapYourTech represents years of research, testing, and refinement. This intellectual property is protected by international copyright law.
- Course materials - Lessons, exercises, frameworks
- Tools and simulators - Interactive learning experiences
- Written content - Blog posts, guides, documentation
- Visual materials - Graphics, diagrams, presentations
Why Protection Matters
When content gets stolen and republished, it hurts everyone in the learning community. Here's the real impact:
- Original creators lose motivation to innovate
- Quality decreases when content is copied without context
- Learners get outdated or incorrect information
- The entire industry suffers from reduced innovation
Third-Party Content
Sometimes we reference or link to external resources. We always respect others' intellectual property and expect the same courtesy.
- All trademarks remain property of their owners
- External links are for educational reference only
- Fair use applies to educational commentary
- We credit sources appropriately
Can You Use Our Content?
If Someone Steals Our Work (Or Yours)
Found someone using our content inappropriately? Email us at contact@mapyourtech.com and we'll investigate.
Think we're using your content unfairly? We're humans who make mistakes sometimes. Contact us immediately and we'll review the situation. Most issues can be resolved with a simple conversation.
For formal DMCA takedown requests: Include the specific content, your contact information, and proof of ownership. We respond within 24 hours, not the legal maximum of several days.
Our Software Tools & Simulators
The interactive tools and simulators on our platform represent significant development investment. They're not just content—they're proprietary software.
- You can use them for your learning and career development
- You cannot reverse engineer or recreate them
- You cannot redistribute or sell access to them
- You cannot embed them in your own products
Getting Explicit Permission
Want to use our content in ways not covered above? Just ask. We're usually happy to say yes for legitimate educational purposes.
- Corporate training programs
- University curriculum development
- Conference presentations
- Industry research projects
Questions About Using Our Content?
Talk to humans who understand both legal protection and educational sharing.
Ask About Permissions