Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy

Website Copyright Information

All content on lamma-island.com, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, videos, audio clips, and software, is the property of lamma-island.com or its content suppliers and is protected by Hong Kong and international copyright laws. The compilation of all content on this site is the exclusive property of lamma-island.com and protected by Hong Kong and international copyright laws.

Content Ownership and Licensing

Original Content: All original articles, guides, reviews, and editorial content created specifically for lamma-island.com are owned by lamma-island.com and protected under Hong Kong copyright law. This includes our comprehensive travel guides, restaurant reviews, hiking information, and cultural insights about Lamma Island.

Licensed Images: Many photographs and images on this website are licensed under Creative Commons or other open-source licenses. Full attribution and licensing information for these images can be found on our credits page. We respect the rights of photographers and content creators and provide proper attribution as required.

User-Generated Content: Any content submitted by users, including comments, reviews, or photographs, becomes licensed to lamma-island.com for use in connection with the operation of the website, subject to our privacy policy.

Permitted Uses

Personal Use: Visitors may download, print, or otherwise use content from this website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. This includes printing restaurant information, hiking guides, or ferry schedules for personal travel planning.

Educational Use: Educational institutions may use limited portions of our content for classroom instruction, provided proper attribution is given to lamma-island.com and the educational use does not compete with our commercial interests.

News Reporting: Brief excerpts may be used for legitimate news reporting purposes with proper attribution and links back to the original content on lamma-island.com.

Prohibited Uses

Commercial Reproduction: Content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast for commercial purposes without express written permission from lamma-island.com. This includes using our restaurant reviews, travel guides, or other content for competing travel websites or commercial publications.

Modification: Users may not modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on our content without permission. This includes editing our photographs, rewriting our articles, or creating new content based substantially on our original work.

Systematic Extraction: Automated extraction, scraping, or systematic downloading of substantial portions of website content is prohibited and may violate both copyright law and our terms of service.

Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Compliance

While lamma-island.com operates under Hong Kong law, we respect international copyright standards and respond to legitimate copyright infringement claims. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used inappropriately on our website, please contact us with the following information:

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner
A statement that the information in the notification is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

Trademark Information

Website Trademarks: The lamma-island.com name, logo, and distinctive design elements are trademarks or trade dress of lamma-island.com. Use of these marks without permission is prohibited.

Third-Party Trademarks: All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names mentioned on this website are the property of their respective owners. References to businesses, restaurants, hotels, or other services on Lamma Island do not imply endorsement or affiliation unless explicitly stated.

Fair Use and Commentary

We believe in fair use principles and may include brief excerpts from other sources for purposes of news reporting, criticism, comment, or educational purposes. Such use is made in good faith and with proper attribution where possible. If you are a copyright owner and believe we have used your material inappropriately, please contact us for discussion.

Photography and Image Rights

Original Photography: Many photographs on lamma-island.com are original works created by our team or licensed contributors. These images document authentic experiences on Lamma Island, including restaurants, beaches, hiking trails, and cultural sites.

Public Spaces: Photographs of public areas, including beaches, ferry terminals, hiking trails, and street scenes, are generally permissible under Hong Kong law as these represent publicly accessible locations.

Privacy Considerations: We respect individual privacy rights and make efforts to avoid featuring identifiable individuals without permission. If you appear in a photograph on our website and wish it to be removed, please contact us.

International Copyright Considerations

As a Hong Kong-based website covering a Hong Kong destination, lamma-island.com operates primarily under Hong Kong copyright law. However, we recognize that our visitors come from around the world and we strive to respect international copyright standards including those of the United States, European Union, and other jurisdictions.

Content Attribution Standards

When we use content from external sources, we follow these attribution standards:

Clear identification of the original source
Direct links to original content where possible
Compliance with any specific attribution requirements
Respect for the spirit and intent of Creative Commons and other open licenses

Updates to Copyright Policy

This copyright policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business practices. Significant changes will be posted prominently on our website. The effective date of this policy is January 1, 2025.

Contact Information

For questions about copyright, licensing, or to request permission to use our content, please contact us. We aim to respond to all legitimate inquiries within 7 business days.