Copyright Policy

At Globalgood, we value and respect the power of original expression. Our Copyright Policy exists to safeguard the creative and intellectual contributions that shape our identity and drive our mission. Whether developed by our teams or shared under appropriate licenses, all content across our platforms—visual, written, digital, or otherwise—reflects purposeful work deserving of legal protection. This Policy affirms our commitment to upholding copyright laws, protecting our rights and those of rightful owners, and guiding all users on the appropriate use, reproduction, and distribution of our content.

1. Ownership and Scope

All materials published or otherwise made available on the Globalgood website, mobile platforms, or any associated services or communications (collectively referred to as the “Platform”), including but not limited to text, images, illustrations, designs, logos, icons, photographs, audio and video clips, downloads, data compilations, code, software, and the overall structure, layout, and design (collectively referred to as the “Content”), are the intellectual property of Globalgood or its content suppliers and are protected by international copyright laws, treaties, and conventions.

Globalgood retains all rights, title, and interest in and to its original Content and any Content licensed from third parties unless otherwise indicated. All trademarks, service marks, trade dress, and logos appearing on the Platform are also owned or licensed by Globalgood and may not be used without our express permission.

2. Permissible Use

You may access and use the Content solely for your personal, informational, and non-commercial purposes. You are permitted to:

• View and interact with Content via standard web browsers or authorized applications.
• Print or download a reasonable number of pages for personal reference, provided all copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.

You may not:

• Copy, reproduce, modify, publish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, display, reverse engineer, scrape, extract, or create derivative works from any Content without prior written authorization from Globalgood.
• Use any Content for commercial purposes or imply any association, endorsement, or affiliation with Globalgood.
• Rehost or distribute Content on third-party platforms, intranets, or websites without express permission.

Globalgood reserves all rights not expressly granted in this policy.

3. User-Generated Content (UGC) and Submissions

By submitting, uploading, or otherwise providing content (including text, images, audio, video, or feedback) to Globalgood, you represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the legal rights to the content you are submitting.
• The content does not violate the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights.

You grant Globalgood a worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive, transferable, sublicensable, perpetual, and irrevocable license to use, host, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, distribute, publicly perform and display such content in connection with Globalgood’s mission, operations, marketing, and communications, in any media now known or hereafter developed.

Globalgood is under no obligation to use, display, or retain any UGC and reserves the right to remove or modify it at any time.

4. Copyright Infringement Complaints

Globalgood respects the rights of creators and complies with applicable copyright legislation. If you believe your copyrighted work has been used in a way that constitutes infringement, please submit a formal written notice to our designated copyright agent including:

• A detailed description of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
• The exact location (URL or page) where the allegedly infringing material appears.
• Your name, physical address, telephone number, and email address.
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner or the law.
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
• Your physical or electronic signature.

Submit your complaint to our legal department.

Misrepresentations in a copyright notice may subject the sender to legal liability. Please ensure your claim is valid before submission.

5. Repeat Infringer Policy

In accordance with applicable copyright laws and Globalgood’s internal compliance policies, we maintain a system for tracking and responding to repeat infringements. Globalgood reserves the right to suspend or terminate user accounts or access to services where repeat infringement is detected or reasonably suspected.

6. Third-Party Content and Embedded Media

Globalgood may display or link to content, media, or tools provided by third parties (e.g., embedded videos, social media feeds, or datasets). Copyright in such content is retained by its respective owners and is subject to their respective licenses and policies. Users should consult those sources for applicable copyright terms.

7. Educational and Research Use

Subject to applicable laws and fair use principles, limited portions of Globalgood Content may be used for academic, teaching, commentary, or research purposes, provided such use:

• Is non-commercial in nature,
• Is properly attributed,
• Does not alter or distort the Content, and
• Includes a reference to Globalgood as the source.

For inquiries or permissions related to extended use or reproduction, please contact us.

8. Updates and Changes

Globalgood may revise this Copyright Policy from time to time to align with changes in copyright law, evolving content standards, or our approach to protecting original works. Updated versions will be made available on our official website and will include the effective date of revision. We encourage all contributors, users, and partners to review the latest version periodically. Continued use of our platforms or materials after any update will signify your acknowledgment and acceptance of the revised Policy.