Copyright Guidelines for Images and Q&A Content

When sharing images, covers, or content in our Q&A sections and community forums, it's important to respect intellectual property rights while fostering meaningful professional discussions.

Images and Visual Content

What You CAN Share:

• Your own original photos and graphics
• Images you've purchased with proper licensing
• Screenshots of your own work or documents (with client info removed)
• Stock photos with appropriate licenses
• Images clearly marked as Creative Commons or public domain

What You CANNOT Share:

• Copyrighted book covers without permission
• Screenshots from copyrighted training materials
• Images found through Google searches without checking licensing
• Copyrighted infographics or charts from other sources
• Patient/client photos (HIPAA violation regardless of copyright)

Q&A Content Guidelines

Acceptable Content:

• Your own professional experiences and insights
• Paraphrased concepts from training (in your own words)
• General industry knowledge and best practices
• Questions about professional scenarios (with identifying details removed)

Copyright Concerns:

• Don't copy/paste large portions of text from books or articles
• Avoid reproducing proprietary assessment tools or forms
• Don't share copyrighted training handouts or worksheets
• Limit direct quotes to brief excerpts with proper attribution

Best Practices for Community Sharing

When in Doubt:

• Create your own visual content instead of using others'
• Describe concepts in your own words rather than copying text
• Ask permission before sharing someone else's work
• Credit sources appropriately when referencing others' ideas

Safe Alternatives:

• Use your platform's provided templates and resources
• Create simple graphics with free tools like Canva (using their free elements)
• Share links to publicly available resources instead of copying content
• Describe or summarize rather than reproduce

Reporting Copyright Concerns

If you see content that may violate copyright, contact support through your member hub side navigation. We respect intellectual property rights and will address concerns promptly.