Policy on Representation, Attribution, and Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property
Clans of Ireland asserts its legal proprietary rights over its name and logo, website content and the publications. These constitute its intellectual property, governed by the laws of Ireland and those of other jurisdictions members of the World Intellectual Property Organisation of the United Nations. As such, its copyright vests therein.
Representation and/or attribution:
Any representative use of the name and logo of Clans of Ireland, or representation of any of its policies, initiatives, activities, research, or other interests, by any member clan or institution, or by any official of Clans of Ireland, requires a formal and specific mandate from the Board of Clans of Ireland.
No member clan or institution, nor official of Clans of Ireland, has any automatic license to use the name or logo of Clans of Ireland in any representative manner whatsoever, for member or personal profit or gain.
No member or official has any mandate to negotiate on behalf of Clans of Ireland, nor to collect funds or other assets on behalf of Clans of Ireland, except if specifically authorised to do so in writing and by decision of the Board of Clans of Ireland.
Caution, disclaimer, and enquiries
Unauthorised and pretended representative use of the name and logo of Clans of Ireland, or pretended representation of any of its policies, initiatives, activities, research, or other interests, is strictly prohibited.
Any use of these or representation of the same that appears doubtful or subject to critique should be verified by being brought to the attention of Clans of Ireland at its formal postal address or by email to post@clansofireland.ie.
Any activity or representation to negotiate or collect funds or assets on behalf of Clans of Ireland in those regards which appears doubtful should also be referred to Clans of Irelandnfor verification or authentication.
Clans of Ireland will authenticate, verify or refute the substance of any such queries.
May 2015
