Effective Date: 8/26/2025

This Copyright Policy applies to https://www.sturkeyconstruction.com/ (the “Website”), which is owned and operated by Sturkey Construction, a sole proprietorship located in Walterboro, South Carolina (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with this Copyright Policy in addition to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

1. Ownership of Copyrighted Materials

All content on this Website — including but not limited to text, photographs, images, service descriptions, design layouts, graphics, logos, icons, digital files, downloadable materials, and other information or content (collectively, “Materials”) — is the exclusive property of Sturkey Construction unless otherwise indicated.

The Materials are protected under applicable United States copyright laws, trademark laws, international copyright treaties, and other intellectual property laws. Unauthorized use of these Materials is strictly prohibited and may result in civil and/or criminal liability.

2. Permitted Use of Content

Visitors may view, download, or print a single copy of publicly available Materials on the Website solely for personal, non-commercial, informational purposes. This limited license does not grant you ownership of any content or rights to use the Materials beyond the specific scope stated herein.

You may not, under any circumstances, copy, modify, distribute, transmit, display, reproduce, republish, license, sell, or otherwise exploit any Materials from the Website without prior express written consent from Sturkey Construction.

3. Prohibited Uses of Content

You expressly agree not to:

  • Copy, alter, or reproduce Website Materials for any commercial purpose without authorization.
  • Use Website content in advertising, marketing, or promotional materials without permission.
  • Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices, trademarks, or proprietary legends from the Website or its content.
  • Redistribute content on any other website, publication, platform, or database, whether digital or print.

Any unauthorized use of our content is a violation of this Copyright Policy and may be subject to enforcement under applicable law.

4. Copyright Infringement and DMCA Compliance

We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users and visitors to do the same. If you believe that any content on the Website infringes upon your copyright or intellectual property rights, you may submit a formal notice in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Your notice should include the following information:

  1. A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or authorized representative.
  2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  3. Identification of the material on our Website that is claimed to be infringing, with enough detail for us to locate it.
  4. Contact information for the complaining party, including name, mailing address, and telephone number.
  5. A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or applicable law.
  6. A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

All notices must be submitted through our Contact Page.

5. Enforcement of Rights

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion and without limitation, to:

  • Remove or disable access to any content alleged to infringe copyright.
  • Take legal action against individuals or entities who infringe our copyrights or misuse our intellectual property.
  • Pursue damages, injunctive relief, or other remedies available under law.

6. No Waiver of Rights

Failure by Sturkey Construction to enforce any right or provision of this Copyright Policy shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision. We reserve all rights not expressly granted herein.

7. Changes to This Copyright Policy

We may update or revise this Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the Website after such changes signifies your acceptance of the revised policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Copyright Policy or believe your copyrighted material has been used improperly on our Website, please submit your inquiry through our Contact Page