Copyright Terms

These Scholarship Globe Copyright Terms explain how intellectual property on ScholarshipGlobe.com is protected and how you may use it. By accessing or using our website, you agree to comply with these terms in addition to our other policies, including the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. We aim to present these guidelines in plain language so they are easy to understand while remaining legally compliant.

Our goal is to support learning and discovery while respecting creators’ rights. These terms outline content ownership, acceptable use, and our DMCA policy for addressing copyright infringement swiftly and fairly.

Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise noted, all content on ScholarshipGlobe.com—including text, articles, images, graphics, logos, icons, page layouts, source code, design elements, and databases—is owned by Scholarship Globe or is used under license from third parties. All such materials are protected by copyright, database, and other applicable intellectual property laws worldwide.

No ownership rights are transferred to you through use of the site. Any rights not expressly granted in these Copyright Terms are reserved by Scholarship Globe and our licensors.

Permitted Use

We encourage responsible use of our content to help students discover opportunities. You may, subject to these terms and applicable law:

  • View pages for your personal, non‑commercial use
  • Share links to our pages on social media or websites
  • Quote short excerpts with clear attribution to Scholarship Globe and a working link
  • Use our brand and page titles in text links that are fair and not misleading

Prohibited Use

To protect intellectual property and ensure a reliable experience, the following actions are not allowed without written authorization:

  • Copying, redistributing, or republishing content in bulk
  • Modifying, translating, or creating derivative works from our materials
  • Automated scraping, data extraction, or database harvesting
  • Framing, mirroring, or embedding pages to appear as your own
  • Selling, licensing, or commercially exploiting our content or data

Copyright Infringement

Copyright infringement occurs when protected content is used without the permission of the rights holder or a valid legal exception. Examples include republishing full articles, downloading and redistributing images, or copying our scholarship listings and databases. Infringement may lead to account restrictions, removal of content, legal action, and requests for damages as permitted by law.

If you believe your rights have been violated on our site, please follow the DMCA & Takedown Requests process below so we can investigate promptly.

DMCA & Takedown Requests

Scholarship Globe respects the rights of creators. If you are a copyright owner or an authorized agent, you may submit a notice under our DMCA policy requesting removal of allegedly infringing material. Your notice should include:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
  2. Identification of the material to be removed, with a direct URL if possible
  3. Your name, organization (if any), address, telephone number, and email
  4. A statement that you have a good‑faith belief the use is not authorized
  5. A statement, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate and you are authorized to act
  6. Your physical or electronic signature

Send notices to [email protected]or use our contact form. We may notify the user and allow a counter‑notice where appropriate.

Third-Party Content

Some materials featured on Scholarship Globe—such as logos, photos, datasets, or excerpts—may be owned by third parties and are used with permission, under license, or pursuant to fair‑use principles. That material remains the property of its respective owners and may be subject to additional terms and attribution requirements.

  • Use third‑party materials only as allowed by the rights holder’s license
  • Retain all notices, watermarks, and required attributions
  • Do not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or association without permission

If you believe any third‑party content is used incorrectly on Scholarship Globe, please let us know so we can review and, if necessary, adjust or remove the content.

User-Generated Content

When you submit reviews, comments, messages, or other materials to Scholarship Globe, you retain ownership of your content. You also grant Scholarship Globe a worldwide, non‑exclusive, royalty‑free license to host, store, reproduce, display, and distribute your submission for the purpose of operating, promoting, and improving the services.

You represent that you have the rights to submit the material and that your content does not infringe any third‑party rights. We may remove content that violates these terms or applicable law.

Trademarks & Branding

The name Scholarship Globe, our logos, and related brand elements are trademarks or service marks of Scholarship Globe. You may reference our brand in plain text for attribution and linking purposes, provided such use is truthful and not misleading. Use of our logos or distinctive designs requires prior written permission.

You may not suggest sponsorship or endorsement by Scholarship Globe without express authorization. All goodwill generated from permitted use accrues to Scholarship Globe.

Disclaimer of Liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Scholarship Globe is not liable for any losses or damages arising from your unauthorized use of our content or from reliance on materials reproduced without permission. Content is provided for informational purposes, and we make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, but we do not guarantee completeness or fitness for a particular purpose.

If you choose to use, copy, or redistribute content in violation of these terms, you assume all resulting risks and responsibilities.

Changes to These Copyright Terms

We may update these Scholarship Globe Copyright Terms to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. When updates are material, we will provide additional notice where appropriate. Please review this page periodically to stay informed.

Last Updated: August 18, 2025

Permissions & Licensing Requests

If you wish to use Scholarship Globe content beyond the Permitted Use above (for example, reproductions in print, commercial redistribution, or use in apps), please request written permission. Your request should include the details below.

  • The specific content or page URLs you want to use
  • Intended purpose, audience, and distribution channels
  • Format, quantity, territory, and duration of use
  • Attribution or branding placement (samples/mockups if available)
  • Your organization details and a contact email

Send requests to [email protected]or via our contact form. We will review and respond as soon as reasonably possible.

Contact Us

For questions about these Scholarship Globe Copyright Terms, brand permissions, licensing, or to submit a takedown request, contact us using the details below.

What to include

  • Your name, organization (if any), and contact details
  • A clear description of your inquiry (permission, licensing, or DMCA)
  • Relevant URLs, screenshots, or samples to help us identify the content

Response times

We aim to respond within a reasonable period. Where legal deadlines apply (e.g., DMCA), we will process requests promptly and may notify affected users as required by law.