JoshTheSparky.com Media Repost & Sharing Policy

Effective Date: August 2, 2026

JoshTheSparky.com may share, repost, reference, embed, or otherwise highlight content created by members of the electrical community and other third parties.

This policy explains how JoshTheSparky.com approaches media sharing while respecting copyright, ownership, attribution, privacy, and the rights of content creators.

1. Purpose

The purpose of the JoshTheSparky.com Media Repost & Sharing Policy is to:

• Share useful electrical content with the community.

• Highlight electricians, apprentices, educators, creators, and industry professionals.

• Give appropriate credit to original creators.

• Help useful educational content reach a broader audience.

• Respect copyright and other intellectual property rights.

• Establish clear expectations for reposting and sharing.

2. Content We May Share

JoshTheSparky.com may share or reference content such as:

• Photographs.

• Videos.

• Social media posts.

• Educational resources.

• Articles.

• Graphics.

• Electrical projects.

• Interviews.

• Public announcements.

• Industry news.

• Community submissions.

• Publicly available educational material.

Sharing or referencing third-party content does not necessarily mean JoshTheSparky.com owns that content.

3. Ownership Remains With the Original Creator

Unless otherwise stated, the original creator or rights holder retains ownership of their copyrighted material.

Posting, linking to, embedding, or referencing third-party content does not transfer ownership to JoshTheSparky.com.

JoshTheSparky.com does not claim ownership of content simply because it has been shared on a JoshTheSparky.com platform.

4. Permission Before Reposting

Where appropriate, JoshTheSparky.com will seek permission before directly reposting third-party content.

Permission may be obtained through:

• Direct written permission.

• Email.

• A submission form.

• A documented social media conversation.

• A licensing agreement.

• Other reasonable authorization.

Permission may specify how and where the material may be used.

5. Publicly Available Content

The fact that content is publicly visible on the internet does not automatically mean JoshTheSparky.com has unlimited permission to copy or redistribute it.

Public availability alone should not be treated as ownership.

When JoshTheSparky.com wants to reproduce third-party material, we will consider whether permission, a license, an applicable platform feature, or another lawful basis permits the intended use.

6. Sharing Through Platform Features

JoshTheSparky.com may use platform-provided sharing or embedding features where those features are intended to allow content to be shared or displayed.

Examples may include:

• Sharing a public social media post through the platform's native sharing function.

• Embedding an eligible video.

• Linking directly to an original article.

• Using an official platform embed.

The third-party platform's terms and functionality may determine how such content is displayed.

7. Attribution

When JoshTheSparky.com shares third-party content, we aim to provide appropriate attribution.

Attribution may include:

• Creator name.

• Username or handle.

• Business name.

• Original website.

• Original post.

• Link to the original source.

• Platform name.

Where practical, attribution will be placed in a reasonably noticeable location.

Attribution does not replace permission when permission is required.

8. No False Attribution

JoshTheSparky.com will not intentionally represent another person's work as original JoshTheSparky.com content.

Likewise, JoshTheSparky.com will not intentionally attribute content to a person who did not create it.

If ownership or authorship is unclear, we may refrain from sharing the material until the issue can be reasonably clarified.

9. Community Submissions

If a person voluntarily submits media directly to JoshTheSparky.com, the applicable Community & User Submission Guidelines and any applicable submission or release terms will govern the use of that material.

A submission does not necessarily give JoshTheSparky.com unlimited rights to use the material for unrelated purposes.

Additional permission may be requested when necessary.

10. Featured Sparky Content

Media submitted specifically for a Featured Sparky feature is governed by the Featured Sparky Submission & Release Terms.

Those terms may provide JoshTheSparky.com with permission to publish, edit, distribute, and promote the submitted material as part of the Featured Sparky feature.

11. Requests for Removal

If you believe JoshTheSparky.com has shared your copyrighted material without appropriate authorization, you may contact us through the available contact methods on the website.

Please provide enough information for us to identify:

• The material.

• The original creator or rights holder.

• Where the material appears on JoshTheSparky.com.

• The nature of your concern.

• How you may be contacted regarding the issue.

We may review the request and take appropriate action.

Possible actions may include:

• Removing the material.

• Correcting attribution.

• Adding attribution.

• Replacing the material.

• Requesting additional permission.

• Limiting how the material is used.

12. Copyright Complaints

JoshTheSparky.com respects intellectual property rights.

If you believe content appearing on JoshTheSparky.com infringes your copyright, please contact JoshTheSparky.com with sufficient information to identify the material and your ownership or authorization to act on behalf of the rights holder.

JoshTheSparky.com may investigate legitimate copyright concerns and take appropriate action.

This policy does not create a formal legal notice procedure or replace any rights or procedures available under applicable copyright law.

13. Content From Social Media

JoshTheSparky.com may discover useful electrical content through social media platforms.

Finding content through a social media platform does not automatically give JoshTheSparky.com ownership or unrestricted rights to reproduce it.

Where appropriate, JoshTheSparky.com may:

• Link to the original post.

• Use the platform's native sharing feature.

• Embed the original content.

• Request permission to repost.

• Request permission to use excerpts or screenshots.

14. Screenshots

Screenshots of third-party content may contain copyrighted material, usernames, profile information, comments, photographs, or other protected information.

JoshTheSparky.com will use reasonable care when using screenshots and may:

• Seek permission.

• Credit the original creator.

• Remove unnecessary personal information.

• Link to the original source.

• Use only the portion reasonably necessary for the intended educational or commentary purpose.

15. Educational and Commentary Uses

JoshTheSparky.com may sometimes reference or discuss third-party material for purposes such as:

• Education.

• Commentary.

• Criticism.

• Analysis.

• News or discussion.

• Research.

• Review.

The existence of an educational purpose does not automatically guarantee that a particular use is legally permissible.

JoshTheSparky.com will consider applicable copyright and other legal requirements when using third-party material.

16. No Guarantee of Availability

Third-party content may be changed, deleted, made private, moved, or otherwise become unavailable.

JoshTheSparky.com does not guarantee the continued availability of third-party content.

Third-party platforms may also change their sharing, embedding, or access policies.

17. Third-Party Responsibility

Third-party creators and platforms remain responsible for their own content.

JoshTheSparky.com does not guarantee:

• The accuracy of third-party content.

• The ownership of third-party content.

• The legality of third-party content.

• The continued availability of third-party content.

• The policies or practices of third-party platforms.

Users should independently evaluate third-party information.

18. Commercial and Promotional Content

If third-party content being shared involves a sponsorship, affiliate relationship, paid promotion, or other material commercial connection involving JoshTheSparky.com, the applicable relationship will be disclosed.

JoshTheSparky.com does not intend to disguise paid promotional content as independent community content.

Additional requirements may apply under the:

• Affiliate Disclosure

• Sponsorship Disclosure & Transparency

• JoshTheSparky Network Policy

• Advertising Policy

19. Respect for Creators

JoshTheSparky.com believes that creators deserve credit and respect for the work they produce.

Whenever practical, we aim to:

• Credit original creators.

• Link to original sources.

• Seek permission when appropriate.

• Avoid unnecessary copying.

• Avoid removing creator attribution.

• Correct attribution errors when identified.

• Respect reasonable removal requests.

20. No Blanket Permission

Nothing in this policy should be interpreted as granting JoshTheSparky.com blanket permission to copy or redistribute all content found online.

Each use may depend on:

• Ownership.

• Permission.

• Licensing.

• Platform functionality.

• Applicable law.

• The nature of the material.

• The purpose of the use.

21. Changes to This Policy

JoshTheSparky.com may update this Media Repost & Sharing Policy as its content practices and platforms develop.

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

22. Contact

If you are a content creator, copyright owner, or rights holder and have questions about content shared by JoshTheSparky.com, please contact JoshTheSparky.com through the available contact methods on the website.

Our Standard

Share responsibly. Credit creators. Respect ownership.

JoshTheSparky.com wants to help useful electrical knowledge travel further while respecting the people who create it.