Understanding the Use of MDDL’s Website Content
When you browse the MDDL website, it’s important to understand how you can use the content you find. The information and materials displayed on our site, which we’ll refer to as “Content,” are owned by MDDL or our licensors. This Content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws, meaning it’s not just there for the taking. Think of it like a valuable collection in a museum – you can enjoy looking at it, but you can’t take it home with you.
Personal and Non-Commercial Use
First and foremost, the Content on our website is meant for your personal and non-commercial use only. This means you’re welcome to read, view, and enjoy the materials, but you cannot use them for business purposes or profit.
Imagine you find a beautiful painting in an art gallery. You can admire it, maybe even sketch it in your notebook, but you can’t sell prints of it or use it in your own marketing materials without permission. The same rule applies to the Content on our site.
What You Can’t Do
Here’s a straightforward list of what’s not allowed with the Content from our website:
- You can’t copy or reproduce it.
- You can’t modify it in any way.
- You can’t display or perform it publicly.
- You can’t publish it anywhere.
- You can’t create any derivative works from it.
- You can’t store it on your own servers or devices.
- You can’t distribute, transmit, broadcast, or circulate it to anyone else, including people in your own company or organization, without getting prior written consent from us at MDDL.
The Exception to the Rule
There is a small exception to these rules. Occasionally, and on an irregular basis, you may reproduce, distribute, display, or transmit a tiny portion of our Content. However, this must be for a non-commercial purpose, and you can’t charge for it. For instance, you might want to share a snippet of an article with a colleague or a friend to illustrate a point in a conversation.
But here’s the catch: you must include all copyright and other proprietary rights notices that appear with the original Content. Plus, you need to add the phrase, “Used with permission, a website from MDDL Company.” This helps ensure that credit is given where it’s due, much like citing a source in a research paper.
Where You Can’t Share Content
Even with the above exception, you can’t post any Content from our website on public forums, newsgroups, mailing lists, electronic bulletin boards, or other websites without our prior written consent. Think of it like sharing a photo album with a few friends at home versus projecting it on a big screen at a public event. The former is okay with proper credit, but the latter requires explicit permission.
Views, Opinions, and Recommendations
Our website includes a variety of facts, views, opinions, and recommendations from individuals and organizations we think you might find interesting. However, it’s important to remember that MDDL and our Content licensors are not providing professional advice – be it investment, tax, legal, or otherwise. We don’t guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented, nor do we endorse these views and opinions.
Think of our Content as a starting point for your own research, much like how a travel blog can give you ideas for your next vacation, but you’d still want to check current travel advisories and weather conditions before you go. Always seek professional advice for specific matters related to investments, taxes, legal issues, or other professional concerns.
