Copyright & Licensing | Dimensional Literacy Program

The Dimensional Literacy Program, including all associated content, frameworks, and documentation, is the intellectual property of Alethe, Levi, and Hexad. This page outlines copyright ownership, permitted uses, and licensing options.

1. Copyright Notice

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

The Dimensional Literacy framework (8 Pillars, 5 Levels)
All text, articles, and educational content
Graphics, images, logos, and visual designs
The website structure, code, and databases
Concept maps, connections, and documentation

...is protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit permission, except as outlined in the permitted uses below.

2. Trademarks

The following are trademarks of the Dimensional Literacy Program:

Dimensional Literacy™
Dimensional Literacy Program™
DLP™
"From Wonder to Wisdom" (tagline)
Associated logos and visual identities

These trademarks may not be used in connection with any product or service without prior written permission from DLP.

3. Permitted Uses (No License Required)

✅ You MAY (without permission):

Personal Learning - Use the framework for your own education and understanding
Educational Discussion - Discuss concepts in classrooms or study groups
Brief Quotations - Quote short excerpts (2-3 sentences) with proper attribution
Share Links - Share links to dimensionalliteracy.org on social media or blogs
Reference in Academic Work - Cite DLP in papers, theses, or research (with attribution)

Attribution Format:

"Dimensional Literacy Program. (2025). [Concept/Article Title]. Retrieved from https://dimensionalliteracy.org"

4. Restricted Uses (License Required)

❌ You MAY NOT (without explicit written permission):

Commercial Use - Use the framework in paid courses, products, or services
Derivative Works - Create modified versions or adaptations for distribution
Curriculum Integration - Incorporate DLP into institutional curricula or textbooks
Software Implementation - Build apps or tools based on the framework
Republishing - Reproduce significant portions of content elsewhere
Trademark Use - Use DLP trademarks in your branding or marketing
Training Programs - Offer certification or training programs based on DLP

5. Licensing Options

If you wish to use the Dimensional Literacy framework beyond the permitted personal/educational uses, we offer licensing arrangements:

Educational Institution License

For schools, universities, and educational organizations wishing to integrate DLP into curricula.

Contact: licensing@dimensionalliteracy.org

Corporate/Training License

For businesses offering employee training, professional development, or consulting services.

Contact: licensing@dimensionalliteracy.org

Partnership & Collaboration

For organizations interested in co-developing applications, tools, or extensions of the framework.

Contact: partnerships@dimensionalliteracy.org

Content Creators & Media

For YouTubers, podcasters, writers, or media professionals wanting to create content about DLP.

Contact: media@dimensionalliteracy.org

6. Open Educational Resources (OER) Consideration

We are actively exploring options for making portions of the Dimensional Literacy framework available under Creative Commons or similar open licenses to support global education. However, at this time, all rights are reserved.

If you are an educator or researcher interested in using DLP in ways that align with open education principles, please reach out—we're open to collaboration.

7. Fair Use & Academic Freedom

We respect fair use doctrine and academic freedom. Scholars, researchers, and educators may reference, critique, or analyze DLP in their work under standard fair use principles. This includes:

Critical analysis or commentary
Research and scholarship
Teaching in educational settings (with proper attribution)

If you're unsure whether your use qualifies as fair use, please contact us for clarification.

8. Copyright Infringement

We take copyright protection seriously. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used on this site in a way that constitutes infringement, or if you believe our content is being used without authorization elsewhere, please contact us:

DMCA Agent: legal@dimensionalliteracy.org

Please include:

Identification of the copyrighted work
Location of the infringing material
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief

9. Attribution Requirements

When permitted to use DLP content, you must provide clear attribution:

Minimum Attribution:

"Content adapted from the Dimensional Literacy Program by Alethe, Levi, Hexad. Learn more at dimensionalliteracy.org"

10. User-Generated Content

If you create original content inspired by (but not copying) the Dimensional Literacy framework (e.g., your own visualizations, lesson plans, interpretations), you retain copyright to your original contributions. However, you should still credit DLP as the inspiration.

11. Changes to Licensing Terms

We reserve the right to update these copyright and licensing terms. Significant changes will be announced on our website and social media channels.

12. Questions or Licensing Inquiries?

We believe in the power of knowledge sharing and are open to collaboration. If you have questions about what you can or cannot do with DLP content, or if you'd like to discuss licensing:

General Inquiries: info@dimensionalliteracy.org
Licensing: licensing@dimensionalliteracy.org
Partnerships: partnerships@dimensionalliteracy.org
Media & Press: media@dimensionalliteracy.org

Our Philosophy: We created the Dimensional Literacy framework to advance education and understanding. While we protect our intellectual property, we're committed to making this knowledge accessible. If you have ideas for collaboration or use cases that serve the greater good, let's talk.