Licensing & Copyright

License Overview

All Rights Reserved License: This content is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced, distributed, or used without explicit permission.

The VIA Student Cheatsheet website, including all content, design elements, code, documentation, and materials, is licensed under a restrictive "All Rights Reserved" license. This means that all intellectual property rights are retained by the original authors.

While we provide this information freely for educational purposes to help VIA University College students, we maintain exclusive rights to our work and expect these rights to be respected by all users and visitors.

Usage Restrictions

Under this license, the following activities are strictly prohibited without explicit written permission from the copyright holders:

Commercial Use

  • • Selling or monetizing the content
  • • Using content in paid services
  • • Incorporating into commercial products

Reproduction & Distribution

  • • Copying content to other websites
  • • Redistributing materials
  • • Creating derivative works

Modification

  • • Altering or modifying content
  • • Creating adapted versions
  • • Reverse engineering

Attribution Removal

  • • Removing copyright notices
  • • Claiming authorship
  • • Misrepresenting ownership

Legal Notice: Violation of these terms may result in legal action. We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content and will pursue appropriate remedies under copyright law.

Permitted Use

Despite the restrictive license, we do allow certain limited uses for educational and personal purposes:

Personal Educational Use

VIA University College students may use the information for their personal educational needs, including taking notes and referencing during their studies.

Brief Quotations

Brief quotations (up to 100 words) are permitted for academic purposes, provided proper attribution is given and the source is clearly cited.

Linking & Referencing

You may link to our website and reference it as a source, provided you do not frame our content or present it as your own work.

When in doubt, ask: If you're unsure whether your intended use falls within these permissions, please contact us for clarification before proceeding.

License Inquiries

If you wish to use our content beyond the permitted uses outlined above, or if you have questions about licensing, please contact us.

What We Might Consider

  • Educational institution partnerships
  • Non-profit educational uses
  • Research collaborations
  • Student organization partnerships

How to Contact Us

Contact Us via GitHub Issues

Please provide detailed information about your intended use, including purpose, scope, and duration.

Processing Time: License inquiries are typically reviewed within 5-10 business days. We will respond with either approval, conditions, or alternative suggestions.

This License is Legally Binding

By accessing and using this website, you agree to be bound by the terms of this license. Unauthorized use may result in legal action under applicable copyright laws.

Last updated: January 2025 • This license may be updated from time to time