Thinking about selling your own teaching resources, or already selling and never quite sure what you're allowed to use? This 21-page guide walks Australian teacher-sellers through copyright, licences and marketplace rules in plain, practical language. Written specifically for Shareify by the maker behind a Top 2% Teachers Pay Teachers store. Just read and go.
- The simple rule every seller decision comes back to: only sell what you created or are authorised to use
- Copyright, trade marks and licences finally explained as three different things
- The "I bought it" myth: 10 licence questions to ask before any purchased asset goes in your product
- Common high-risk mistakes and the traps sellers don't see coming (fonts, photos, characters, "free" graphics)
- Real examples in every section: recognisable characters, licence sale caps, curriculum claims
- An evidence folder system and a full pre-publication checklist
- What to do if your work is copied, and what to do if someone reports YOUR product
- How to protect your own resources, plus where to check: IP Australia, Australian Copyright Council, Arts Law Centre of Australia
What's Included:
- 21-page guide, A4, print-friendly
- Pre-publication seller checklist (14 checkpoints)
- Evidence folder structure you can copy today
- Reliable starting points: every official Australian source in one place
- Set in original Mini Monsters fonts, made by hand, also available in the store
Who is this for?
Australian teachers, early childhood educators and parents who create educational resources and want to sell them, plus current sellers who want a clear checking process before every upload. If "am I actually allowed to use this?" has ever stopped you publishing, this is for you.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general educational information written teacher-to-teacher to help you ask the right questions and find the official sources. It does not assess or approve any individual resource, and it points you to professional advice where the position is unclear.
Is it Australia-specific?
Yes. Written for Australian sellers: Australian copyright basics, IP Australia's trade mark search, ACCC consumer-law responsibilities for online sellers, and Australian support organisations. Marketplace advice applies wherever you sell.
Do I need any special software?
No. It is a standard PDF: read it on any device or print it.
Why is the font different from other resources?
Because it is a Mini Monsters original, created by hand from scratch. The guide includes a peek at the full font range, with more seller resources on the way. Follow the store so you don't miss them.
