Copyright & Permissions Policy

Last Updated: 19/07/2026

Thank you for visiting the Ian Lydiard website.

We appreciate your interest in our publications and content. This page explains the copyright ownership of material published on this website and how permission may be obtained to use it.

Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on this website is protected by Australian and international copyright laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Books and book excerpts

  • Manuscripts and written works

  • Blog articles

  • Product descriptions

  • Website text

  • Images and photographs

  • Graphics and illustrations

  • Logos, branding and trademarks

  • Downloadable resources

  • Audio and video content

All rights are reserved.

Permitted Use

You may:

  • Browse this website for personal, non-commercial use.

  • Print or download small portions of content for your own personal reference.

  • Share links to pages on this website via email or social media.

Any copyright notices or acknowledgements must remain intact.

Uses Requiring Permission

You must obtain written permission before:

  • Reproducing chapters or substantial extracts from any publication.

  • Republishing website content.

  • Using photographs or images from this website.

  • Translating any publication or article.

  • Using content for commercial purposes.

  • Creating derivative works based on our publications.

  • Posting substantial portions of our content online.

  • Including our content in educational resources, training materials or commercial presentations beyond what is permitted under applicable copyright law.

Quoting from Our Publications

Brief quotations for reviews, criticism, commentary or academic purposes may be permitted under applicable copyright legislation, provided they:

  • Are reasonable in length.

  • Include proper attribution.

  • Do not misrepresent the original work.

  • Comply with Australian copyright law.

If you are unsure whether your intended use requires permission, please contact us before proceeding.

Educational and Media Requests

Schools, universities, libraries, journalists and media organisations wishing to reproduce material should contact us with details of the intended use.

Please include:

  • Your name and organisation.

  • The material you wish to reproduce.

  • The publication or project in which it will appear.

  • The intended audience.

  • Whether the use is commercial or non-commercial.

Third-Party Content

Some content on this website may be owned by third parties and is used under licence or with permission.

Permission granted by Ian Lydiard does not extend to material owned by third parties. Separate permission may be required from the original copyright owner.

Trademarks

Any trademarks, logos and brand names displayed on this website remain the property of their respective owners.

Nothing contained on this website grants any licence or right to use any trademark without prior written permission.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe material on this website infringes your copyright, please contact us with:

  • Your contact details.

  • A description of the copyrighted work.

  • The location of the material on our website.

  • Evidence of your ownership or authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

We will investigate all legitimate notices promptly.

Permission Requests

To request permission to reproduce any material from this website or our publications, please contact:

Ian Lydiard

Email: admin@ianlydiard.au

Please allow sufficient time for us to consider your request before publication or distribution.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Copyright & Permissions page from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page and take effect immediately upon publication.