News - 23 Oct `24Announcing the Public Domain Release of the Vitiligo Patient Journey Map

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We are excited to announce that the Vitiligo Patient Journey Map, first released in December 2021 and now globally recognized, has been officially released into the public domain under the Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication (CC0).

Since its creation, the map has gained significant popularity worldwide, offering a bird's-eye view of the vitiligo patient journey—from initial symptoms and treatment options to holistic and non-treatment pathways. However, the previous "All rights reserved" copyright notice, standard for visual and creative works, limited its use in commercial and hospital settings, where administrators were understandably cautious about its copyrighted status.

Drawing inspiration from open-source, collaborative projects common in the IT industry, we have decided to make the Vitiligo Patient Journey Map freely available to everyone. Just as open-source code allows developers to improve and adapt software for personal or commercial use, we envision that this release will enable enthusiasts, healthcare providers, and educators to create their own versions of the map, enhancing vitiligo education and patient care around the world.

Copyright Notice

Effective immediately, the proper copyright notice is:

© 2024 Vitiligo Research Foundation

The Vitiligo Patient Journey Map is now released under the Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication. The Vitiligo Research Foundation waives all rights to this work worldwide under copyright law and related laws, to the extent permitted by law.

You are free to copy, modify, distribute, and use this work, even for commercial purposes, without needing permission. While not required, we kindly ask that you credit the Vitiligo Research Foundation when using or sharing the work.

Suggested attribution: "Vitiligo Patient Journey Map by Vitiligo Research Foundation, released under CC0."

Languages Available

The map is currently available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian from the shared folder at Google Drive.

The files are available in two versions: optimized for screen viewing and for printing in up to A0 size, each with the source file in vector format to facilitate graphic modifications.

If you need help with access or have any questions, please email us at info@vrfoundation.org.

We look forward to seeing how this map evolves in the hands of healthcare professionals, educators, and patients. Together, we can expand knowledge and improve care for those affected by vitiligo.

Shared folder

Useful links 

Podcast Deep Dive in Vitiligo: Episode 9 (10 min)

Yan Valle's interview to The Waiting Room (3 min read)

 

We thank our sponsors: Aksenov Family Foundation and Incyte for their support of this creative project all along the way. 

 

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