Usage terms

License

HRdaily.com is an original workplace-education and workplace-comedy publication. This page explains how the site content, characters, and images may be used.

HRdaily.com license

General rule

Unless a specific page says otherwise, the text, character concepts, illustrations, page designs, layout, and site identity on HRdaily.com are owned by HRdaily.com and/or its publisher. All rights are reserved.

Permitted personal use

You may view, share links to, and quote short excerpts from HRdaily.com for personal, educational, commentary, or reference purposes, provided that the use is limited, does not imply endorsement, and includes clear attribution to HRdaily.com.

Not permitted without written permission

You may not copy, scrape, mirror, republish, sell, package, train commercial systems on, remove branding from, or redistribute HRdaily.com content or images as your own. You may not use the characters, illustrations, or page designs for merchandise, advertising, templates, books, videos, training products, or competing websites without written permission.

Images and characters

The HRdaily character images, including Hana Resources, Policy Goblin, Onboarding Owl, Payroll Panda, Benefits Dragon, Conflict Cat, Burnout Ghost, and Compliance Samurai, are part of the HRdaily.com creative identity. These images are not stock art and are not offered as public-domain or open-source assets.

Educational references

HRdaily.com discusses general workplace, HR, payroll, benefits, and policy concepts for education and entertainment. You may link to HRdaily pages from training notes, internal reading lists, or articles, but copying full pages or image libraries requires permission.

Third-party names and topics

Any references to common workplace concepts, HR terms, software categories, employment processes, laws, agencies, or professional practices are used for general informational context. HRdaily.com is not affiliated with any third-party brand unless expressly stated.

No legal, payroll, tax, or benefits advice

HRdaily.com is for general workplace education and entertainment only. It is not legal, tax, payroll, benefits, or employment advice. Employment laws and workplace requirements vary by jurisdiction and situation. For specific decisions, consult qualified HR, payroll, benefits, tax, or legal professionals.

Permission requests

For permission to reuse HRdaily.com text, images, characters, or page designs, use the contact information on the contact page and describe the exact material, intended use, audience, duration, and distribution method.

Simple version

Linking is fine. Short attributed quotes are fine. Copying the site, images, characters, or layouts into another product or website is not fine without permission.