Core legal document

Intellectual Property Policy

Ownership of platform content and user-uploaded materials.

Users retain ownership of content, documents and materials they upload to the platform. By uploading content, users grant DIYDG a limited licence to store, process, display and manage that content for the purpose of providing platform services. DIYDG does not claim ownership of user-created organisations, businesses, charities, corporations, intellectual property, funding applications, policies, procedures, branding, business plans or service models.

Position statement

The Empowered by DIYDG Community Start-Up Hub is a free, members-only online platform operated by Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing Good Ltd (DIYDG), an Australian charity based in Queensland.

The purpose of the platform is to build the capability of community members, grassroots leaders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, social entrepreneurs, families, emerging organisations, charities, social enterprises and community groups through educational resources, templates, tools, mentoring, planning systems and AI-assisted support.

DIYDG provides educational support, mentoring, coaching, tools, templates and community development assistance only. DIYDG does not provide legal, financial, accounting, taxation, insurance, investment, governance or regulatory advice unless explicitly stated and delivered by an appropriately qualified professional engaged by DIYDG.

This document forms part of the DIYDG legal framework and does not constitute legal advice.