Switching Styles | Copyright Policy

Effective Date: December 22, 2025
Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Ownership And Operation

SwitchingStyles.ca (“Switching Styles”, the “Blog”, “Site”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is an online music blog and publication owned and operated by Dylanna Fisher Communications, based in Alberta, Canada. The Site features original articles, reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, images, graphics, audio clips, videos, and other media created by our team, contributors, and partners.

All content on SwitchingStyles.ca—including but not limited to text, articles, blog posts, headlines, photographs, illustrations, graphics, logos, audio files, video embeds, playlists, and multimedia elements—is protected by Canadian copyright law (Copyright Act, RSC 1985, c C-42), international treaties (such as the Berne Convention), and other applicable intellectual property laws. This content is owned by Switching Styles, Dylanna Fisher Communications, our licensed contributors, or third-party partners who have granted us permission for use.

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge our exclusive rights to this content and agree not to infringe them. This Copyright Policy forms part of our Terms and Conditions.

Copyright Disclaimer

At Switching Styles, we provide our readers with valuable and engaging content. All the content on our website, including articles, reviews, images, and other media, is owned by Switching Styles or the content’s respective content creators, licensors, or partners. There is content on this Site that third parties own. Applicable copyright laws and international treaties safeguard this content. By using our website, you agree to comply with the terms and conditions outlined in this copyright disclaimer and applicable external laws.

You agree to our terms and conditions by checking out our legal documents. And if you have any questions or concerns, we’re here for you! We’re always working to improve our community’s experience.

Permitted Use of Our Content

We encourage sharing and engagement with our content within legal limits, subject to the following:

Personal, Non-Commercial Use: You may view, read, and share links to individual articles or pages for personal, non-commercial purposes.
Fair Dealing/Fair Use: Limited use of our content may be permissible under Canadian "fair dealing" exceptions (for purposes such as research, private study, criticism, review, news reporting, education, parody, or satire) or U.S. "fair use" doctrine, provided it is transformative, limited in scope, and correctly attributed. Examples include quoting short excerpts in a review and citing the original article.
Social Sharing: You may share direct links to our public pages on social media or via email, but do not reproduce substantial portions of our content without permission.

Any other use—including reproduction, distribution, public display, adaptation, modification, or commercial exploitation—requires our prior written consent.

Prohibited Uses

Without our express written permission, you may not:

Copy, reproduce, download, print, or store more than brief excerpts of our content.
Create derivative works, remixes, compilations, or adaptations based on our articles, images, or media.
Use our content in any commercial context, including advertising, marketing materials, products, or services for sale.
Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices, author attributions, watermarks, or disclaimers embedded in our content.
Systematically scrape, crawl, or aggregate our content for databases, AI training, or republication without a formal license.
Frame, mirror, or embed our content in a way that suggests endorsement or affiliation.

Violations may result in legal action, including demands for damages, injunctions, and recovery of legal fees.

Seeking Permission to Use Our Content

We welcome requests to republish or use our content and aim to respond promptly. To request permission:

Email us at switchingstylespublication[at]gmail[dot]com with:
- The specific content (URL, title, or description).
- Intended use (e.g., reprint in a magazine, use in a presentation, social media post).
- Audience size/reach, medium (print/online), and duration.
- Your contact details and affiliation.
We will review your request and, if approved, provide written permission with conditions (e.g., attribution, link back, no modifications).

Approval is not guaranteed and may involve a fee for commercial uses. Unauthorized use does not become fair dealing through notification after the fact.

Attribution Requirements

If permission is granted or fair dealing applies, proper attribution is mandatory:

Include: "© [Year] Switching Styles / switchingstyles.ca" or "Originally published by Switching Styles at [direct URL]".
Credit authors where named (e.g., "By [Author Name], Switching Styles").
Provide a clickable hyperlink to the original article.
Do not imply endorsement by Switching Styles.

Trademarks and Brand Usage

"Switching Styles", our logo, and related marks are trademarks of Dylanna Fisher Communications. They may not be used without prior written consent, except as permitted by law for nominative fair use (e.g., referencing our Site in factual contexts).

International Considerations

This Policy is governed by Canadian law and complies with international standards. Content on SwitchingStyles.ca may be protected in your jurisdiction; check local laws before use.

Policy Changes

Thank you for being a part of the Switching Styles community! We may occasionally update this Policy to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with regulatory requirements.

Please review this page periodically for any revisions.

For More Information

For more information about our website and Switching Styles, please visit the following legal pages.

These sections provide crucial information about our policies and procedures so you can use our platform with confidence. Your comprehension of and adherence to these rules help Switching Styles remain a trustworthy and entertaining music blog. We appreciate your help and your contribution to our community.

Questions about our policies?

Contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or requests. We at Switching Styles are always here to help with our materials, resolve any issues you may have, or answer any questions about our rules.