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Copyright Policy

Our Copyright Policy ensures that all content on our platform is protected and used appropriately. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our participants to do the same.

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Key Points:

  • Content Protection: All content on our website is protected by copyright laws.

  • Usage Restrictions: Unauthorized use of our content is prohibited.

  • Permissions: Requests for permission to use our content can be directed to info@mentorsphere.africa.

in detail

Effective Date: 09 August 2024
Last Updated: 01 January 2025

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MentorSphere.Africa respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all participants to do the same. This Copyright Policy outlines how we protect the content on our platform and address copyright-related concerns.

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1. Ownership of Content

  1. Platform Materials:

    • All materials on MentorSphere.Africa, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, videos, and downloadable resources, are the exclusive property of MentorSphere.Africa or its licensors and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

    • Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or modification of platform content is strictly prohibited.

  2. User-Generated Content:

    • Content contributed by mentors, mentees, or other users during the mentorship program remains the intellectual property of the contributor.

    • By submitting content, users grant MentorSphere.Africa a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, and distribute the content for program-related purposes.

 

2. Permitted Use of Content

  1. Personal Use:

    • Participants are granted a limited, non-transferable license to use MentorSphere.Africa materials solely for personal, non-commercial purposes related to the mentorship program.

    • Any other use, including commercial use, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent.

  2. Educational Use:

    • Participants may use MentorSphere.Africa resources for educational purposes within the scope of the mentorship program. Sharing resources outside the program without explicit permission is not allowed.

 

3. Reporting Copyright Violations

MentorSphere.Africa is committed to addressing copyright violations promptly. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used or reproduced on our platform without authorization, please contact us with the following details:

  1. A description of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed.

  2. The location (URL) of the infringing material on our platform.

  3. Your contact information, including name, email address, and phone number.

  4. A statement affirming that you own the copyright or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Contact Information:

 

4. Infringement Consequences

  1. Removal of Content:

    • MentorSphere.Africa reserves the right to remove any content found to be in violation of copyright laws.

  2. Termination of Access:

    • Users who repeatedly infringe on copyrights may have their accounts suspended or terminated.

 

5. Fair Use and Attribution

  1. Fair Use:

    • Certain uses of copyrighted content may be considered "fair use" under applicable copyright laws. Participants are encouraged to consult legal counsel to determine fair use applicability.

  2. Attribution:

    • When using content with proper authorization, users must provide appropriate credit to MentorSphere.Africa and any other identified copyright holders.

 

6. Changes to This Policy

MentorSphere.Africa reserves the right to update this Copyright Policy as needed. Participants will be notified of significant changes via email or platform announcements.

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Respecting Creativity and Ownership


By adhering to this policy, participants help maintain a community that values and respects creativity, innovation, and intellectual property rights.

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