Copyright Information Policy

South Consulting Africa Limited
Protecting Original Works and Third-Party Content

Last Updated Date: 25 July 2025

1. Introduction

South Consulting Africa Limited (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects intellectual property rights and is committed to protecting both our own content and the rights of others. This Copyright Information Policy outlines:

• Ownership of content on our platforms

• Permitted and prohibited uses of our materials

• Procedures for reporting copyright infringement

• Consequences for unauthorized use

• Guidelines for requesting permissions

This policy complies with:
✔ Kenya’s Copyright Act (2001, as amended)
✔ International conventions such as the Berne Convention
✔ Relevant provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), where applicable

By using our digital platforms, you agree to comply with the terms of this policy.

2. Ownership of Intellectual Property

2.1 Company-Owned Content

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published or distributed by South Consulting Africa Limited is the exclusive property of the Company and is protected by copyright law. This includes but is not limited to:

• Articles, research, reports, blog posts, and publications

• Photographs, illustrations, infographics, and designs

• Software, source code, and technical tools

• Multimedia (videos, podcasts, and audio files)

• Presentations, training materials, and toolkits

• Brand elements (logos, trademarks, taglines)

Copyright Notice:
© [Insert Year] South Consulting Africa Limited. All rights reserved.

2.2 Third-Party Content

We may occasionally use or reference third-party materials (e.g., licensed photography, data sets, academic citations). Such content:

• Remains the intellectual property of the original owner

• Is used under appropriate licensing or fair use principles

• May require separate permissions for reuse or redistribution

Where applicable, attribution or credit is provided.

3. Permitted Uses

You may:
✅ View, download, or print our publicly available content for personal, non-commercial use
✅ Share content by linking to our official website, with full and proper attribution
✅ Quote brief excerpts for academic or journalistic use, with citation

Attribution Format Example:

South Consulting Africa Limited (2025). Title of Publication. Website link

4. Prohibited Uses Without Written Permission

You may not:
❌ Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content for commercial or institutional purposes
❌ Modify, adapt, or create derivative works without authorization
❌ Use our name, logo, or trademarks without consent
❌ Remove copyright notices or digital watermarks
❌ Reverse-engineer, decompile, or extract any proprietary code or data
❌ Upload our content to third-party platforms without prior written approval

5. Copyright Infringement Reporting

5.1 How to Report an Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted material has been used on our platform without authorization, please submit a written notice to our Copyright Agent that includes:

• Your full name and contact information (email, phone, postal address)

• A description or copy of the copyrighted work

• The exact URL or location where the material appears

• Proof of ownership (e.g., copyright certificate, publication link)

• A good-faith statement that use is unauthorized

• A declaration, under penalty of perjury, that the information is accurate

5.2 Counter-Notice Procedure

If you believe your content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notification that includes:

• Your contact details

• Identification of the removed material and its original location

• A statement under penalty of perjury asserting your lawful right to use the material

• A declaration consenting to Kenyan jurisdiction

We will evaluate and respond in accordance with the law.

6. Consequences of Violation

Infringement of this policy may result in:

• Immediate removal of unauthorized content

• Temporary or permanent suspension of user access

• Civil or criminal liability under Kenya’s Copyright Act (Sections 35–38), which may include:

  • Fines of up to KES 800,000

  • Imprisonment for up to 10 years

  • Civil damages and injunctive relief

7. Licensing & Permission Requests

To request authorization to use our content, please contact us with the following information:

7.1 For Commercial or Educational Use:

• Intended purpose and distribution method

• Duration and format of use

• Channels/platforms where the material will be published
  Send to South Consulting Africa Limited

7.2 For Media and Press

Journalists, researchers, and media outlets may use excerpts or visuals from our press kits, provided proper attribution is maintained.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this policy from time to time to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational changes. Any updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Information

For questions, permissions, or infringement claims:

South’s Legal Department

and

Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO)
Website: https://www.copyright.go.ke

By using our websites or digital services, you agree to abide by this Copyright Information Policy.

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