Copyright Notice

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Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, original content published on this website, including text, educational materials, program descriptions, graphics, layouts, and original media, is owned by the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society (LHCOS) and is protected under United States and international copyright laws.

Some content appearing on this website is sourced from or credited to external creators, researchers, or organizations. Such content remains the intellectual property of its respective owners and is used with permission, license, attribution, or under applicable fair use standards for educational purposes.

Relationship to The Crab Street Journal

Educational resources from The Crab Street Journal (CSJ) may be referenced, cited, linked, or displayed on this website due to their relevance to ethical hermit crab care and conservation education.

Content originating from CSJ remains the intellectual property of CSJ or its respective creators unless otherwise stated. LHCOS does not claim ownership of CSJ content and does not grant reuse rights for materials it does not own.

Images, Media & Third-Party Materials

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  • Licensed for educational or nonprofit use
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All third-party intellectual property remains the property of its respective owners. Unauthorized reuse of these materials may violate copyright or licensing terms.

Prohibited Use

Unless expressly permitted in writing:

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  • Educational content may not be reposted in a way that removes attribution or context

This includes use on websites, social media, printed materials, videos, presentations, and digital downloads.

Acceptable Use & Permissions

Limited use of LHCOS-owned content for personal, educational, or noncommercial purposes may be permitted under our Acceptable Use Policy.

Requests for permission to reuse or adapt content must be submitted in writing and should clearly describe:

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  • Whether the use is commercial or nonprofit

Permission is not granted retroactively.

Copyright Infringement & DMCA

If you believe that material appearing on this website infringes upon your copyright, please contact us promptly with sufficient information to identify the content in question and your ownership claim.

LHCOS respects intellectual property rights and will respond to valid takedown requests in accordance with applicable law.

Policy Updates

This Copyright & Intellectual Property page may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, content practices, or organizational operations. Continued use of this website constitutes acceptance of the current version.