Licensing Policy

Effective date: October 14, 2025

1) Purpose & Scope

This policy covers all content published on Calendar Lover, including: calendar template PDF/PNG files, page text, site images/icons, and moon-phase visualizations.

Out of scope (brand): The Calendar Lover name, logo, domain (calendarlover.com), and other trademarks are not licensed here; all brand rights are reserved.

2) License Basis

Unless stated otherwise, Calendar Lover content is offered under Creative Commons BY-NC 4.0 (Attribution – NonCommercial).

Supplemental terms (additional conditions under this policy):

  • Derivative/adaptation limit: Only resizing, light cropping, and small typographic fixes are permitted. Color/layout changes, adding text, or other substantial adaptations require prior permission.
  • Watermark/branding: Any watermark or branding on images must not be removed.
  • Re-hosting: Hosting our files on your own servers/apps (re-host) is prohibited.

Note: CC BY-NC 4.0 applies together with these supplemental terms.

3) Intellectual Property & Ownership

  • Calendar templates (PDF/PNG), page layouts, typography, icon sets, and moon-phase visuals are original works produced by Calendar Lover.
  • All such materials are protected by copyright owned by Calendar Lover. This protection extends to the selection, coordination, and arrangement of content.
  • Brand elements (name, logo, domain) remain outside the license and may not be used without permission.

4) Attribution Requirements

Online use (non-commercial):

  • “Source: Calendar Lover – [page title] ([page URL])”
  • The [page URL] must be a clickable link.

Print use (non-commercial): Because our templates already include the site address in the footer, no additional attribution is required.

5) Limits of Non-Commercial (NC) Use

  • Ad supported platforms (e.g., blogs with ads, YouTube with monetization) are treated as commercial use, not permitted.
  • Nonprofit organizations (schools/NGOs): Allowed with attribution.
  • Internal company use (intranet/training/internal decks): Allowed with attribution.
  • Commercial use is generally prohibited.

6) Re-sharing & Hosting

  • Re-hosting (hosting our files on your own servers/apps): Not allowed.
  • Direct file linking (hotlinking to our files): Allowed.

You do not have to replace it with a page link. However, per Section 4 (Attribution), your surrounding content must include a clickable page URL to the relevant Calendar Lover page.

7) Distribution Channels

  • Social media: Allowed with attribution.
  • Embedding in apps/slides/assignments: Allowed with attribution.
  • Media/press: Permitted for news/reporting with attribution. Do not imply endorsement, partnership, or approval.

8) Automation & Bulk Download

Bulk downloading, scraping, or automated crawling is prohibited. Non-compliant bot traffic may be blocked (e.g., hotlink protection, referrer/domain blocks, rate limiting).

9) Enforcement & Takedown Procedure

9.1 What counts as a violation

  • Use without attribution / missing clickable page link (see Section 4)
  • Commercial use (paid bundles, sales, ad-monetized distribution)
  • Re-hosting, removal of watermarks/branding, or material content changes
  • Bulk download / scraping or inclusion in AI/ML datasets
  • Creating brand confusion (using our name/logo/domain in a way that suggests endorsement or partnership)

9.2 Friendly resolution: first notice

If we detect a violation, we first send a friendly notice. Within 48 hours, we expect one of the following:

  • Add the required attribution + clickable page link, or
  • Remove the infringing content, or
  • Present the content via embed/hotlink with attribution.

9.3 If not resolved: possible measures

  • Access restrictions: Hotlink protection, domain/referrer blocking, proportionate rate limiting
  • Hosting/search notices: Takedown requests to hosts and search engines (including DMCA in the U.S.)
  • Repeat violations: Permanent blocks on domains/IPs and, where appropriate, legal action and damages

9.4 Mistakes & appeals

If you believe a removal/block was in error, contact us via the Contact page. Where applicable under U.S. law, we will consider counter notice procedures and aim for a good faith, prompt resolution.

9.5 How to report an infringement

Please include:

  • The URL of the infringing material
  • A brief description of the issue
  • Your contact details
  • A good faith/accuracy statement
  • Your electronic or physical signature (if applicable)

We review submissions within a reasonable time.

10) Effective Date & Jurisdiction

This policy takes effect on October 14, 2025.

  • Governing law: United States / State of Missouri.
  • Venue: Kansas City, Missouri courts.

Updates will be announced on this page with a “Last updated” date.

Last updated: October 15, 2025