Partners Use of Intellectual Property

Principles

TC² welcomes the use of the TC² model and materials by other group partners and non-partners for commercial and not for profit purposes.

TC²’s policy is not to grant exclusive use of our material, but to encourage broad use of the TC² model consistent with maintaining the integrity of the model.

TC² will take suitable measures to safeguard the confidentiality of publishers work, including the use of reviewers who will not show, distribute or discuss the contents with any other party.

TC² will require written acknowledgement from potential users of its right not to have its name associated with materials that fail to use the model adequately or are otherwise not of sufficient quality.

TC² will formally endorse resources that are deemed to be of exemplary quality, particularly in their use of the TC² model.

Terms & Conditions of Partner Use

For use of the TC² model and its related materials within Partner organizations, partners must agree to the following:

• The Partner understand that partnership within TC² gives them the right to make use of and share within their own organization the variety of materials and services available through the Consortium. However, the Partner agrees not to publicly disseminate or publish original or modified materials based on the TC² model or to sell professional development or consultation services based on the TC² model without the express permission of The Critical Thinking Consortium. Any breach of this pledge may result in immediate revoking of all privileges and rights associated with use of the TC² model.

• The Partner will ensure that any proposals or agreements with other partners or any other parties, including contracts, involving use of the TC² model respect the terms of the partnership with the Consortium and that all such agreements be submitted to the Consortium for prior review. In exchange, the Consortium will generally look favourably on such agreements provided:

a) the Consortium receives suitable credit for use of its intellectual property;

b) the quality of the project and products associated with the TC² model can be assured;

c) where relevant, other Consortium partners are invited to participate or otherwise enjoy the benefits arising from the project (perhaps at some cost);

d) if revenues, publications or public distribution of materials and services are involved, the Consortium may expect compensation for use of its intellectual property.