Intellectual Property Policy

Intellectual Property Policy of PIIT

Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT), Greater Noida respects intellectual property rights and expects students, faculty, staff, visitors and website users to use institutional content, academic material, logos, photographs, documents and digital resources responsibly.

This Intellectual Property Policy explains the ownership, permitted use and restrictions related to PIIT’s website content, branding, academic material, photographs, media and institutional resources.

Purpose of the Policy

The purpose of this policy is to protect PIIT’s institutional identity, website content, academic resources, digital materials and official communication assets from unauthorized use, copying, misuse or misrepresentation.

PIIT encourages responsible use of academic and institutional material for genuine learning, information and admission-related reference.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to content and materials connected with PIIT, including:

• Website text and page content

• PIIT name and logo

• Institutional branding and design elements

• Brochures, posters and banners

• Admission content and program information

• Photographs and videos

• Event media and gallery images

• Public disclosure documents

• Academic notes, presentations and learning materials

• Training resources, workshop content and digital materials

• Social media content published by PIIT

• Any other content created, published or shared by PIIT

Ownership of PIIT Content

Unless otherwise stated, content published on the PIIT website or official platforms is owned by PIIT or used with appropriate permission.

This may include text, graphics, photographs, videos, downloadable documents, designs, logos, icons, layouts, banners and other digital assets.

Users may access the content for information, academic reference or admission guidance, but ownership remains with PIIT or the respective rights holder.

PIIT Name, Logo and Branding

The name “Prince Institute of Innovative Technology,” “PIIT,” official logo, institutional identity, brand designs and related visual elements are important parts of the institute’s identity.

No person or organization may use PIIT’s name, logo or branding for misleading, commercial, promotional, political, personal or unauthorized purposes without written permission.

Unauthorized use of PIIT’s identity may lead to appropriate action as per applicable rules.

Website Content

The website content of PIIT is created for students, parents, applicants and visitors to understand the institute, programs, admission process, policies, activities and institutional updates.

Users may read and refer to website content for personal and educational purposes. However, users should not copy, reproduce, publish, translate, modify or commercially use website content without permission.

Academic Materials

Academic materials shared by PIIT, faculty members or academic departments may be used by students for learning and study purposes.

Students should not misuse academic content by:

• Selling study material without permission

• Sharing restricted material publicly

• Uploading institute material on unauthorized platforms

• Removing institute/faculty credits

• Copying content for commercial coaching or business purposes

• Claiming PIIT-created material as their own

Academic honesty and respect for original work are expected from every student.

Photographs, Videos and Event Media

PIIT may create and publish photographs, videos and media from academic activities, events, workshops, seminars, conferences, cultural programs, sports activities and campus life.

Such media is used for institutional communication, website updates, brochures, social media, promotional material and documentation.

Users should not download, edit, misuse, distort or publish PIIT media in a misleading or harmful manner.

Student Work and Creative Contributions

Students may create projects, models, presentations, posters, photographs, research work, designs, performances or other creative work during academic and campus activities.

PIIT respects student contributions. At the same time, the institute may display or feature student work for academic, institutional, event, gallery or promotional purposes with appropriate context.

Where required, credit may be given to students, departments or teams.

Use of PIIT Materials by Students

Students may use PIIT content, documents or academic materials for:

• Personal study

• Assignment reference

• Admission information

• Academic projects

• Internal presentations

• Participation in institute-approved activities

Students should not use PIIT materials for unauthorized business, commercial promotion, misleading claims, fake admission offers or external publication without approval.

Use of External Content

PIIT may use third-party content, images, logos, references, links or resources where required and permitted.

If any external content is used, it may be for educational, informational, academic, reference or communication purposes.

PIIT does not claim ownership over third-party materials unless specifically stated.

Copyright and Attribution

Users should respect copyright, attribution and ownership of all content. If PIIT content is referenced for academic or informational purposes, proper credit should be given wherever appropriate.

No user should remove copyright notices, watermarks, credits, disclaimers or institutional identity from any PIIT material.

Prohibited Use

The following uses are not allowed without permission:

• Copying PIIT website content for another website

• Using PIIT logo for unofficial posters or advertisements

• Creating fake admission campaigns using PIIT’s name

• Editing institute photographs in a misleading manner

• Publishing PIIT documents with changed information

• Selling PIIT academic material or notes

• Using PIIT branding for personal business or coaching

• Creating fake certificates, notices or letters in PIIT’s name

• Misusing student or event photographs

• Uploading restricted academic material publicly

Social Media Use

Students, faculty, staff and visitors should use PIIT-related content responsibly on social media.

Users should not post content that misrepresents PIIT, harms institutional reputation, violates privacy, disrespects students or staff, or uses PIIT branding without permission.

Sharing official posts from PIIT’s verified or authorized channels is allowed, provided the content is not altered in a misleading way.

Permission for Use

Any person, organization, student group, agency or external party wishing to use PIIT’s name, logo, photographs, documents, media or academic materials must seek prior permission from the institute.

Permission may be required for:

• Event promotion

• Media publication

• Collaboration material

• External presentations

• Commercial use

• Reprinting documents

• Use of logo or branding

• Publishing institute photographs or videos

PIIT may approve or reject such requests at its discretion.

Reporting Misuse

If any user notices unauthorized use of PIIT’s name, logo, website content, photographs, documents, academic materials or branding, they should report it to the institute.

Examples of misuse may include:

• Fake admission pages

• Unauthorized advertisements

• Edited or misleading documents

• Fake fee notices

• Wrong use of PIIT logo

• Misuse of student photographs

• Copied website content

• Fraudulent communication in PIIT’s name

Intellectual Property of Faculty and Staff

Faculty and staff members may create academic content, presentations, notes, training materials, research content or administrative documents in connection with their institutional responsibilities.

Such material may be used by PIIT for academic, administrative and institutional purposes as per institute norms.

Faculty and staff are expected to respect institutional confidentiality and ownership rules while sharing any internal material outside the institute.

Intellectual Property of Students

Student-created work may belong to the student or student team, depending on the nature of the work, academic context and applicable rules.

However, if the work is created as part of institute activity, project exhibition, competition, seminar, event or academic submission, PIIT may use photographs, summaries or displays of such work for academic and promotional purposes.

Students should also respect the intellectual property rights of others while preparing projects, assignments or presentations.

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity

PIIT encourages originality, honesty and responsible academic work. Students should avoid plagiarism, copying assignments, using others’ work without credit or submitting false academic work.

Academic integrity is important for genuine learning and professional growth.

External Links and Third-Party Platforms

The PIIT website may include links to external websites, portals, videos, maps or resources. Intellectual property rights related to third-party platforms belong to their respective owners.

PIIT is not responsible for unauthorized use of third-party content by users.

Legal and Institutional Action

Misuse of PIIT’s intellectual property, branding, documents or digital materials may lead to appropriate action. This may include removal requests, written warnings, disciplinary action, reporting to concerned platforms or legal steps where required.

The action taken will depend on the nature and seriousness of the misuse.

Contact for Intellectual Property Queries

For permission requests, content usage clarification or reporting misuse of PIIT intellectual property, users may contact the institute through official communication channels.

Prince Institute of Innovative Technology (PIIT)Plot No. 9, Knowledge Park-III, Greater Noida, G.B. Nagar, U.P., Bharat 201310

Website: www.piitindia.edu.in

Email: info@piitindia.edu.in

Phone: +91-8744071200

Changes to This Policy

PIIT may update this Intellectual Property Policy from time to time based on website updates, academic requirements, institutional practices, legal needs or technology changes.

The updated policy will be published on the official website.

Acceptance of This Policy

By using PIIT’s website, documents, academic resources, photographs, media or institutional materials, users agree to respect the intellectual property rights and usage conditions described in this policy.

For permission to use PIIT content, logo, photographs or institutional material, contact PIIT through official communication channels.

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