Platform Licensing
Intellectual Property and Commercial Terms
The SCC Platform is protected intellectual property. Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.
1. Intellectual Property Ownership
The SCC Platform, including all software, code, architecture, design, methodologies, documentation, and proprietary processes, is protected intellectual property owned by the platform developer and licensed exclusively to Stoneclough Community Council.
All rights, title, and interest in the SCC Platform are protected under UK intellectual property law. The platform is licensed, not sold, to Stoneclough Community Council under a commercial licensing agreement.
Copyright Notice:
© 2025 SCC Platform. All rights reserved. Licensed to Stoneclough Community Council.
2. Protected Elements
The following elements are protected under UK intellectual property law:
Software and Code
All source code, algorithms, and technical implementations
System Architecture
Database schemas, API designs, and infrastructure patterns
User Interface Design
Visual designs, layouts, and user experience patterns
Methodologies
Civic engagement processes and community intelligence systems
3. Council Licensing Programme
The SCC Platform is available for licensing to local authorities, parish councils, and community organisations across the United Kingdom.
Licensing Includes:
- Full platform deployment and configuration
- Custom branding and localisation
- Training and onboarding support
- Ongoing maintenance and updates
- GDPR compliance documentation
Enquire About Licensing
Local authorities interested in deploying the SCC Platform should contact us to discuss licensing terms, implementation timelines, and support packages.
licensing@stoneclough.uk4. Prohibited Actions
Without explicit written permission, you may NOT:
- ✕Copy, reproduce, or distribute any part of the platform
- ✕Reverse engineer, decompile, or extract source code
- ✕Create derivative works based on platform functionality
- ✕Sublicense, resell, or transfer platform access
- ✕Remove or alter copyright notices or licensing information
5. National Scalability
The SCC Platform is designed for national deployment across the United Kingdom. The architecture supports multi-tenant deployment, allowing multiple councils to operate independent instances while sharing core infrastructure.
This creates a network effect where community intelligence can be aggregated at regional and national levels, providing unprecedented insight into grassroots civic priorities.