Copyright & Attribution Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

W3Canvas.org ("W3Canvas", "we", "our", or "us") is a digital publication dedicated to sharing visual stories about people, places, cultures, landmarks, and creative works from around the world.

This Copyright & Attribution Policy explains how content on W3Canvas is protected and how third-party materials are used.

Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on W3Canvas—including text, design, layout, curation, and editorial presentation—is the intellectual property of W3Canvas and is protected by applicable copyright laws.

You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any original content from this website without prior written permission.

Third-Party Content

W3Canvas may feature or reference third-party content, including but not limited to:

  • Photographs

  • Artwork

  • Maps or geographic visuals

  • Logos or trademarks

  • Embedded media or external references

All third-party content remains the property of its respective owners and is used for informational, educational, or illustrative purposes.

We make reasonable efforts to attribute content appropriately when source information is available.

Attribution Standards

When third-party content is used, W3Canvas aims to:

  • Credit the original creator or rights holder where possible

  • Respect licensing requirements (such as Creative Commons licenses)

  • Provide attribution in captions, metadata, or accompanying text when applicable

If you believe attribution is missing or incorrect, please contact us so we can review and correct it.

Use of W3Canvas Content

You may:

  • View content for personal, non-commercial use

  • Share links to W3Canvas pages

You may not:

  • Reproduce or republish full articles or pages

  • Use content for commercial purposes without permission

  • Remove attribution or copyright notices

  • Misrepresent W3Canvas content as your own

Copyright Infringement (DMCA Notice)

If you believe that any content on W3Canvas infringes your copyright, please contact us with the following information:

  • A description of the copyrighted work

  • The URL of the allegedly infringing content

  • Your contact information

  • A statement of good faith belief that the use is not authorized

  • A statement that the information provided is accurate

We will review and respond to valid copyright concerns and take appropriate action, which may include removal of the content.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright & Attribution Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact

For copyright-related requests or concerns, please contact us via the Contact page on W3Canvas.org.