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We encourage thoughtful and respectful adaptations of our publicly accessible content, including translations and derivative works, under the following conditions:
1. Translations and Adaptations
- Translations of articles, blog posts, or other publicly available content from MikeVardy.com are permitted only into non-English languages. Variations of English (e.g., simplified English, regional dialects) do not qualify.
- All adaptations or derivative works that incorporate more than 10% of an article require explicit permission on an article-by-article basis. Blanket permissions are not granted.
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- That the original content remains the copyright and property of Productivityist Productivity Services Inc.
- The original article’s URL at both the top and bottom of the derivative work, with a visible hyperlink to the original article.
- A Google Authorship attribution blurb in either English or the translated language (if applicable). Translators must provide the translated version and notify us for authorship acknowledgment. The blurb should include a hyperlink with the anchor text “Mike Vardy” linking back to MikeVardy.com.
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4. Content Curation and Quotes
- Quoting less than 10% of an article (also known as “content curation”) is permitted without prior approval, provided that:
- A visible, do-follow link back to the original article is included. (Links must not include
rel=nofollow.) - The quote is used in a manner consistent with the original intent of the content.
- A visible, do-follow link back to the original article is included. (Links must not include
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- Derivative works and Productivityist content must not appear on sites that we deem offensive or inappropriate. We reserve the right to determine this at our discretion and update our policy accordingly.
- Links to MikeVardy.com must not be cloaked, hidden, or modified in a way that obscures their destination.
6. Additional Considerations
- Encouraging Engagement: If publishing a translation or derivative work, you must recommend at least one of the following:
- Subscribing to The Productivityist Newsletter
- Following our official social media pages (e.g., Facebook)
- Exclusions: This policy does not apply to:
- Products
- Newsletters
- Premium content
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