Copyright & Intellectual Property Protection:
Yiaku Cultural Heritage Integrity Preservation Currently, Yiaku Laikipiak Trust is working towards protecting and preserving Yiaku community cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, language, and identity. The website aims to provide a platform for sharing, celebrating, and safeguarding the unique cultural expressions and oral histories of the Yiaku people. All materials published on this site are copyright and intellectual property protected and regarded as a communal heritage of the Yiaku community. Ownership of content generally, unless otherwise stated, all content available from this website including but not limited to:
> Texts, stories, and oral narratives
> Photographs, illustrations, and visual arts
> Audio and video recording
> Traditional songs, chants, and oral literature
> Objects and artifacts including symbols, patterns, and traditional designs
> Documentation of languages and educational materials
is (are) the property of the Yiaku Laikipiak Trust and, by extension, the Yiaku community. This is therefore protected by the copyright laws of the country, international treaties, and indigenous rights frameworks. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use of any part of this material may contravene relevant laws and cultural protocols. Purpose lay behind copyright protection: Copyright protection is seen by us not just as a legal necessity but a cultural responsibility, So as not to misappropriate or exploit traditional knowledge. To preserve the dignity and sacredness of Yiaku cultural expressions. 
To ensure community benefits from any appropriate use or partnerships involving its cultural assets. To ensure respect and ethics in engagement of external researchers, institutions, and the public into our contents
Permitted Uses and Permissions
The Yiaku Laikipiak Trust encourages the collaboration and responsible sharing of cultural knowledge clearly defined by these terms:
Allowed (With Permission):
> For educational or research projects, use is allowed with permission and proper acknowledgment.
> Non-commercial sharing with the purpose of supporting cultural awareness, indigenous rights advocacy, or preservation efforts.
> Any collaboration with institutions, museums, or media organizations that recognize and respect community ownership and adhere to the Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) principles.

Strictly Forbidden (Without Permission):
> Commercial reproduction or monetization of any material.
> Changing, distorting, or misrepresenting the traditional content.
> Using sacred stories, sacred images, or language recordings without community consent.
> Any re-publication or re-distribution of the materials, in whatsoever form (print or digital), shall not be allowed without prior written consent. 
Legal & Ethical Frameworks
This policy on copyright stands in accord with all legal frameworks at both national and international levels.
Leave a message requesting permission yiakugroup@gmail.com