Copyright & Content Policy
What you can sell, what you can't, and how we protect original work.
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What You Can Sell
You can sell any resource that you created or have the rights to distribute:
- Your original work — Worksheets, lesson plans, activities, assessments, slide decks, and other resources you created yourself
- Work you have rights to — If you have a license or permission to redistribute content (e.g., clip art with a commercial license), you can include it in your resources
- AI-assisted or AI-generated content — Resources created with AI tools are welcome, as long as you properly disclose the AI involvement (see AI Tools)
- Curated public domain content — If you compile, organize, or add value to public domain materials, you can sell the compilation
What You Can't Sell
To protect everyone in our community, the following are not allowed:
- Copyrighted material you don't own — Scanned pages from textbooks, excerpts from copyrighted books, songs, or movies
- Trademarked characters without a license — Disney characters, Marvel heroes, brand logos, sports team logos, etc. Unless you have a written licensing agreement, don't include them
- Another seller's work — Even if you modify it, redistributing another teacher's resource is not allowed
- Clip art without a commercial license — Free clip art often comes with restrictions. Make sure your clip art license allows commercial use and redistribution
- Standardized test questions — Official questions from SAT, ACT, AP exams, or state tests are copyrighted
Important
Violations of our copyright policy can result in immediate removal of the resource, suspension of your seller account, and in serious cases, permanent ban. We take intellectual property seriously because protecting creators protects everyone.
Plagiarism Detection
SchoolHouseStock uses file hashing to detect duplicate content. When you upload a resource, we generate a unique hash of the file. If the same file (or a substantially similar one) has already been uploaded by another seller, we flag it for review.
This system helps protect your original work from being copied and uploaded by others. It also helps us catch accidental duplicates — for example, if you accidentally upload the same file twice.
AI Content Rules
Our AI content policy is simple and straightforward:
- All levels of AI involvement are welcome — From "No AI Used" to "AI-Generated," we believe in giving sellers the tools to create the best resources possible
- Disclosure is mandatory — You must accurately indicate the level of AI involvement when listing your resource
- Quality still matters — AI-generated resources go through the same quality standards as any other resource. Buyers can review and rate them, and low-quality listings will be flagged regardless of how they were created
For full details on disclosure levels, see our AI Tools guide.
DMCA Takedown Process
If you believe your copyrighted work has been used without permission on SchoolHouseStock, you can file a DMCA takedown request:
Email [email protected]
Include your full legal name, a link to the infringing content on our platform, and a link to your original work.
Include a good-faith statement
State that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized, and that the information in your notice is accurate. Sign with your name.
We investigate and act
We respond to all DMCA requests within 48 hours. If the claim is valid, the infringing content is removed immediately and the uploader is notified.
Seller Protection
We don't just remove stolen content — we actively protect sellers. Our Seller Protection Program includes:
- Proactive file hash scanning to detect copies of your work
- Priority support for copyright claims
- Legal templates for cease-and-desist letters
- Permanent bans for repeat offenders