We Get To Serve Books (WGTS)
Effective Date: May 18, 2026
Last Updated: Jun 13, 2026
| All content created by We Get To Serve Books — including books, coloring pages, journals, illustrations, lesson plans, and digital resources — is protected by United States and international copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of our content without written permission is a violation of federal law and may be subject to legal action. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect the same in return. |
1. Copyright Ownership and Protected Works
1.1 Who Owns the Copyright
All original content created by We Get To Serve Books (“WGTS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is the exclusive intellectual property of We Get To Serve Books and its founder, Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval, protected under the United States Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 101 et seq.) and equivalent international copyright laws.
1.2 What Is Protected
The following categories of content are protected by copyright and owned by WGTS, unless expressly attributed to a third party:
a) Published Books and Written Works
- We Get To Serve: A Christian Coloring Book for Children and Adults
- JoJo Adventures Coloring Book and Positivity Guided Journal
- Yet He Rose: Limited Edition Faith Coloring Book
- Women in Recovery: A Reflective Journal for Healing, Growth, and Renewal
- My Favorite Things Collaboration Edition
- Tween Age Edition and all related youth publications
- All word search books, activity books, and companion resources
- All future WGTS publications and editions
b) Digital and Downloadable Content
- All PDF digital downloads available for purchase or free download on our Website
- Digital coloring pages, activity sheets, and worksheets
- Lesson plans and educational resource documents
- Digital artwork, graphic elements, and page layouts
c) Website Content
- All original text, articles, and blog posts published on wegettoservebooks.com
- All photographs, graphics, illustrations, and visual design elements created by or for WGTS
- The WGTS brand identity, including our name, logo, tagline, and trade dress
- Website design, layout, structure, and proprietary code
d) Illustrations and Artwork
Illustrations created by third-party illustrators — including Joshua A. Damon and other collaborators — are used under agreement with WGTS and remain protected under applicable copyright law. Any use of these illustrations without authorization from both WGTS and the respective illustrator is strictly prohibited.
e) Merchandise and Branded Items
- All designs, graphics, and text appearing on WGTS T-shirts and branded merchandise
- All promotional and marketing materials created by or for WGTS
1.3 Official Copyright Notice
© 2024–2026 We Get To Serve Books / Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval. All Rights Reserved.
Unauthorized copying, reproduction, distribution, display, transmission, or modification of any WGTS content — in whole or in part — without the prior written permission of We Get To Serve Books is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement.
2. Permitted Uses — What You May Do
We love sharing our mission and welcome our community to engage with our content within the following boundaries:
2.1 Personal Use
- You may print and use our free downloadable resources (coloring pages, activity sheets, word searches) for personal, household, or individual non-commercial use.
- You may share links to our Website pages and blog posts on social media, provided you credit We Get To Serve Books and link back to wegettoservebooks.com.
- You may print purchased digital downloads for your own personal use only.
2.2 Educational Use — Limited License
We grant a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to teachers, ministry leaders, church educators, nonprofit youth program leaders, and community educators to:
- Print and use our free resources in a single classroom, church group, or community session, for non-commercial educational purposes only;
- Distribute printed copies of free resources to students or participants within that setting, free of charge;
- Display our free coloring pages on a classroom or church bulletin board for educational purposes.
| Educational Use Requirements: 1. Clear written credit must be given: “Source: We Get To Serve Books | wegettoservebooks.com” 2. Our content may not be altered, modified, or presented as your own work. 3. This educational license applies to FREE resources only — it does NOT extend to paid products, purchased digital downloads, or our published books. 4. Bulk reproduction or distribution beyond a single classroom or group requires our prior written permission. |
2.3 Media and Press
Members of the press and media may reproduce limited excerpts of our content for review, commentary, news reporting, or educational purposes, consistent with fair use principles. Any use must clearly attribute the work to We Get To Serve Books and Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval and must not misrepresent or alter the meaning of the original content. For media inquiries, interview requests, or review copy requests, please contact us at wegettoservebooks@gmail.com.
3. Prohibited Uses — What You May NOT Do
| The following uses of WGTS content are strictly prohibited without our prior written permission. Violations may result in immediate legal action, including claims for copyright infringement damages under 17 U.S.C. § 504. |
Without the express prior written consent of We Get To Serve Books, you may NOT:
- Reproduce, copy, scan, or duplicate any WGTS book, coloring page, journal, lesson plan, or other publication — in whole or in part — in any format or medium;
- Distribute, sell, resell, rent, lease, or sublicense any WGTS content to any third party;
- Upload, post, or share any WGTS content on any website, blog, social media account, file-sharing platform (including Google Drive, Dropbox, Pinterest, Facebook groups, Scribd, or similar), or any other online or digital platform;
- Create derivative works — including translations, adaptations, modified versions, summaries, or compilations — based on any WGTS content without written permission;
- Remove, alter, obscure, or circumvent any copyright notice, watermark, or proprietary marking on any WGTS content;
- Use any WGTS content in connection with any commercial product, service, or activity without our written authorization;
- Claim authorship of or misrepresent any WGTS content as your own original work;
- Use the WGTS name, logo, brand, or Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval’s name or likeness in any way that implies an endorsement, affiliation, or partnership without our express written consent;
- Print purchased digital downloads for distribution, sale, or sharing beyond personal single-user use;
- Incorporate any WGTS content into AI training datasets, machine learning models, or any automated content generation system without our explicit written permission.
4. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Policy
4.1 Our DMCA Commitment
We Get To Serve Books respects the intellectual property rights of all creators and complies fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. § 512. We respond promptly and in good faith to valid notices of copyright infringement.
If you believe that any content on our Website at https://wegettoservebooks.com/ infringes your copyright or the copyright of someone you are authorized to represent, please submit a written DMCA Takedown Notice to our Designated Copyright Agent using the contact information and process set out below.
4.2 Designated Copyright Agent
| DMCA Designated Copyright Agent We Get To Serve Books Attn: Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval — Copyright Agent Email: wegettoservebooks@gmail.com Subject Line: DMCA Takedown Notice Contact Form: https://wegettoservebooks.com/contact/ |
4.3 Required Elements — DMCA Takedown Notice Checklist
To be considered valid under the DMCA (17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3)), your written takedown notice MUST include ALL of the following elements:
| # | Requirement | Status |
| 1 | Identify yourself as the copyright owner or authorized agent | Required |
| 2 | Identify the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed | Required |
| 3 | Identify the infringing material and its exact URL on our Website | Required |
| 4 | Provide your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email | Required |
| 5 | Include a good faith belief statement | Required |
| 6 | Include an accuracy and authority statement (under penalty of perjury) | Required |
| 7 | Sign the notice (electronic or physical signature) | Required |
| 8 | Send to wegettoservebooks@gmail.com — Subject: DMCA Takedown Notice | Required |
4.4 DMCA Takedown Notice — Full Requirements in Detail
Your DMCA Takedown Notice must contain each of the following in full:
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE COPYRIGHTED WORK: A clear description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed. If multiple works are at issue, provide a representative list.
2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE INFRINGING MATERIAL: Specific identification of the material you claim is infringing, including the exact URL(s) on our Website where the allegedly infringing material appears. General descriptions are insufficient.
3. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION: Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address.
4. GOOD FAITH BELIEF STATEMENT: A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
5. ACCURACY AND AUTHORITY STATEMENT: A statement that the information in the notice is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the owner of an exclusive right that is allegedly infringed.
6. SIGNATURE: Your physical or electronic signature.
| Warning: Filing a false DMCA notice is a serious legal matter. Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who knowingly materially misrepresents that material is infringing may be liable for damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees incurred by the alleged infringer and the website owner. |
4.5 Our Response to Valid Takedown Notices
Upon receipt of a complete and valid DMCA Takedown Notice, We Get To Serve Books will:
- Acknowledge receipt of your notice within 5 business days;
- Promptly review the notice and the allegedly infringing content;
- Remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material expeditiously if we determine the notice is valid;
- Notify the person who posted the content (if applicable) that the material has been removed and provide them with a copy of your notice;
- Inform the person of their right to submit a Counter-Notification under the DMCA.
5. DMCA Counter-Notification
5.1 Your Right to Counter-Notify
If you believe that content you posted on our Website was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification, you have the right to submit a DMCA Counter-Notification under 17 U.S.C. § 512(g). A Counter-Notification is a legal document. We strongly recommend consulting with an attorney before submitting one.
5.2 Required Elements of a Valid Counter-Notification
- Your full legal name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address;
- Identification of the material that was removed or disabled, and the URL where it appeared before removal;
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed or disabled as a result of a mistake or misidentification;
- A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the Federal District Court for the judicial district in which your address is located (or any judicial district in which WGTS may be found, if you are outside the United States);
- A statement that you will accept service of process from the original complainant or their agent;
- Your physical or electronic signature.
5.3 What Happens After a Counter-Notification
If we receive a valid Counter-Notification, we will:
- Forward a copy of the Counter-Notification to the original complainant;
- Inform the complainant that we may restore the removed content within 10–14 business days unless the complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action to restrain the alleged infringement;
- Restore the removed content within 10–14 business days of receiving the Counter-Notification, unless we receive notice that a court action has been filed.
6. Repeat Infringer Policy
In accordance with the DMCA and our commitment to protecting intellectual property, We Get To Serve Books maintains a strict repeat infringer policy. Parties found to have infringed copyrights on multiple occasions will have their access to our Website terminated and any accounts, orders, or relationships with WGTS permanently suspended.
We reserve the right to terminate access to our Website for any user who repeatedly infringes or is alleged to repeatedly infringe the copyrights of others, including WGTS itself.
7. How We Protect Our Copyright
We Get To Serve Books actively monitors the internet for unauthorized use of our content and publications. If we discover that our copyrighted content is being used without authorization, we will take the following steps:
7.1 Cease and Desist
We will issue a formal written Cease and Desist notice to the infringing party, demanding immediate removal or cessation of the unauthorized use and providing a deadline for compliance.
7.2 DMCA Takedown to Hosting Platforms
We will submit DMCA Takedown Notices directly to:
- The website hosting provider of the infringing site;
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) where our content has been shared without authorization;
- File-sharing platforms (Google Drive, Dropbox, Scribd, Amazon KDP, etc.) where our content has been uploaded without authorization;
- Online marketplaces where our content is being sold without authorization;
- Search engines (Google, Bing) to have infringing pages de-indexed.
7.3 Legal Action
If unauthorized use continues after a Cease and Desist notice, or if infringement is egregious (such as commercial sale of our copyrighted works), We Get To Serve Books reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies, including:
- Filing a copyright infringement lawsuit in federal court under 17 U.S.C. § 501;
- Seeking statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work infringed (for willful infringement) under 17 U.S.C. § 504;
- Seeking recovery of actual damages, lost profits, and attorneys’ fees;
- Seeking injunctive relief to stop the infringing activity immediately.
| Copyright infringement is not a minor matter. Under U.S. law, statutory damages for willful copyright infringement can reach $150,000 per work infringed. We take the protection of our creative works seriously and will pursue all available legal remedies without hesitation. |
8. Report Unauthorized Use of WGTS Content
If you discover that WGTS content is being used without authorization — on a website, social media platform, marketplace, or elsewhere — please let us know so we can take appropriate action.
Please report unauthorized use to:
- Email: wegettoservebooks@gmail.com — Subject: “Copyright Infringement Report”
- Contact Form: https://wegettoservebooks.com/contact/
Please include in your report:
- The URL or location where you found the unauthorized content;
- A brief description of the content and why you believe it belongs to WGTS;
- Screenshots or links that may be helpful.
| Thank you for helping us protect the original creative work behind every We Get To Serve Books publication. Your support helps us keep creating resources that inspire children, families, and communities to serve and love one another. |
9. Licensing and Permission Requests
We welcome collaborations, partnerships, and licensing arrangements that align with our mission. If you wish to use our content in any way not expressly permitted by this policy, you must obtain our written permission in advance.
We consider licensing and permission requests for:
- Bulk educational use of our resources in schools, churches, nonprofits, or community organizations;
- Translation of our publications into other languages;
- Adaptation of our content for accessibility formats (such as large print or audio);
- Commercial use of our content or brand in connection with events, products, or services;
- Use of our content in media productions, documentaries, or publications;
- Partnerships and co-branded resources aligned with our mission;
- Use of our content in AI, machine learning, or automated systems.
To submit a licensing or permission request:
- Email: wegettoservebooks@gmail.com
- Subject Line: “Permission / Licensing Request”
- Contact Form: https://wegettoservebooks.com/contact/
We will review all requests in good faith and respond within 10 business days. Approved permissions will be confirmed in writing and are valid only for the specific use described in the approved request.
10. Third-Party Intellectual Property on Our Website
Our Website may display or reference third-party trademarks, logos, or brand names for identification purposes only. Such references do not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Google AdSense advertisements displayed on our Website are provided and controlled by Google and its advertising partners. WGTS is not responsible for the intellectual property compliance of those advertisements.
If you believe that any content displayed on our Website — through advertising, linking, or embedding — infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at wegettoservebooks@gmail.com and we will investigate promptly.
11. International Copyright Protection
Our works are protected under international copyright treaties and agreements, including:
- The Berne Convention: Provides automatic copyright protection in over 180 member countries without formal registration in each country.
- The TRIPS Agreement: Sets minimum copyright protection standards for all WTO member countries.
- The WIPO Copyright Treaty: Provides additional protections for digital works administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Our content is protected by copyright law in Nigeria, across the European Union, in the United Kingdom, and in virtually every country in the world. Unauthorized use of our content constitutes copyright infringement regardless of the country in which it occurs.
12. Contact Us — Copyright and DMCA Matters
For all copyright-related matters — including DMCA Takedown Notices, Counter-Notifications, permission requests, licensing inquiries, infringement reports, and general copyright questions — please contact our Designated Copyright Agent:
We Get To Serve Books (WGTS)
Designated Copyright Agent: Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval
- Email: wegettoservebooks@gmail.com
- Subject Line: “DMCA Notice” / “Copyright Inquiry” / “Permission Request”
- Website: https://wegettoservebooks.com/
- Contact Form: https://wegettoservebooks.com/contact/
We aim to acknowledge all copyright-related inquiries within 5 business days.
This DMCA & Copyright Notice is part of our complete legal document suite:
Privacy Policy: https://wegettoservebooks.com/privacy-policy/
Terms and Conditions: https://wegettoservebooks.com/terms-and-conditions/
Cookie Policy: https://wegettoservebooks.com/cookie-policy/
Disclaimer: https://wegettoservebooks.com/disclaimer/
No Refund Policy: https://wegettoservebooks.com/no-refund-policy/
| We Get To Serve Books creates every book, coloring page, and resource with love, purpose, and a heart for service. Protecting our creative work protects our mission — and our ability to keep creating resources that inspire children, families, and communities to serve and love one another. Thank you for respecting our copyright. Because we don’t just have to create — we GET to. |
© 2024–2026 We Get To Serve Books / Dr. Colleen Damon-Duval. All Rights Reserved.
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