Copyright Policy

Last Updated: May 10, 2023

The BRICS International Forum website and its content are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. This Copyright Policy outlines how we protect our intellectual property rights and the conditions under which content from our website may be used by visitors and third parties. This policy also provides information on how to report potential copyright infringements.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by this Copyright Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or any of its content.

1. Intellectual Property Ownership

All content on the BRICS International Forum website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, icons, images, photographs, audio clips, video clips, digital downloads, data compilations, software, documentation, code, and any other materials (collectively, "Content"), is the property of BRICS International Forum or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights laws.

The compilation of all Content on this website is the exclusive property of BRICS International Forum and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. The Content may not be copied, reproduced, modified, republished, uploaded, posted, transmitted, or distributed in any way without our express prior written consent. The sole exceptions to this restriction are as expressly provided in the "Permitted Use" section below.

2. Permitted Use and Limitations

2.1 Personal, Non-Commercial Use

You may access, download, or print Content from this website for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

Retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices contained in the original Content or any copy you make of the Content
Do not modify, alter, or create derivative works based on the Content
Do not use the Content in a manner that suggests an association with any of our products, services, or brands
Do not download quantities of Content to a database for any purpose other than personal, non-commercial use
Do not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit the Content for any commercial purpose

2.2 Educational and Research Use

Limited use of our Content for educational or research purposes may be permitted, provided that:

The Content is properly attributed to BRICS International Forum with appropriate citation
The Content is not modified or altered in a way that could mislead or misrepresent the original meaning
The use is genuinely for educational or research purposes and not for commercial advantage
The use does not constitute a substantial portion of the Content available on our website

2.3 Fair Use

Nothing in this Copyright Policy is intended to limit any rights you might have to use the Content under applicable copyright fair use provisions or other applicable exceptions or limitations to copyright and related rights.

3. Permission Requests

For any use of our Content beyond the permitted uses outlined above, you must obtain prior written permission from BRICS International Forum. To request permission for using our Content, please contact us with the following information:

Information Required for Permission Requests:

Specific identification of the Content you wish to use (include URL, title, author)
Detailed description of how and where the Content will be used
The intended audience or recipients of the Content
The time period or duration for which you wish to use the Content
Whether the use is for commercial or non-commercial purposes
Your complete contact information (name, organization, address, email, phone)

We will review your request and respond within a reasonable timeframe. Please note that submission of a request does not guarantee approval. We reserve the right to approve or deny any permission request at our sole discretion and may require a licensing fee or other conditions for certain uses.

4. Trademarks

The BRICS International Forum name, logo, and all related names, logos, product and service names, designs, and slogans are trademarks or registered trademarks of BRICS International Forum or its affiliates or licensors. You may not use these marks without the prior written permission of BRICS International Forum.

All other trademarks, service marks, and trade names used on the website are the property of their respective owners and are used with permission. We do not grant any right or license to use such trademarks.

5. Copyright Infringement Policy (DMCA Compliance)

BRICS International Forum respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects users of our website to do the same. We will respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with applicable law and are properly provided to us.

5.1 Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement and appears on our website, please provide our Copyright Agent with the following information:

A physical or electronic signature of the copyright owner or a person authorized to act on their behalf
Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity and that is to be removed or access to which is to be disabled, and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material
Your contact information, including your address, telephone number, and email address
A statement by you that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are either the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner

5.2 Counter-Notification Procedures

If you believe that your Content that was removed (or to which access was disabled) is not infringing, or that you have the authorization from the copyright owner, the copyright owner's agent, or pursuant to the law, to post and use the material in your Content, you may send a counter-notification to our Copyright Agent containing the following information:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the Content that has been removed or to which access has been disabled and the location at which the Content appeared before it was removed or disabled
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the Content was removed or disabled as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal court in New Delhi, India
A statement that you will accept service of process from the person who provided notification of the alleged infringement

If a counter-notification is received by our Copyright Agent, we may send a copy of the counter-notification to the original complaining party informing that person that we may replace the removed Content or cease disabling it in 10 business days. Unless the copyright owner files an action seeking a court order against the Content provider or user, the removed Content may be replaced, or access to it restored, in 10 to 14 business days or more after receipt of the counter-notification, at our sole discretion.

5.3 Repeat Infringers

BRICS International Forum will, in appropriate circumstances and at its discretion, disable or terminate the accounts of users who repeatedly infringe the copyrights or other intellectual property rights of others.

5.4 Copyright Agent

Our designated Copyright Agent to receive notifications and counter-notifications of claimed infringement can be reached at:

Copyright Agent
BRICS International Forum
705, New Delhi House, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi - 110001, India
Email: support@bricsforum.in

6. User-Generated Content

If you post, upload, or submit any content on our website (such as comments, forum posts, or other user-generated content), you grant BRICS International Forum and its affiliates a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

You represent and warrant that:

You own or control all rights in and to the content you post
The content does not violate these terms or any applicable law
The content does not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party
You will indemnify us for all claims resulting from content you supply

7. Changes to this Copyright Policy

BRICS International Forum reserves the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this website. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this policy will constitute your acceptance of such changes.

We encourage you to review this Copyright Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting and managing our intellectual property.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Copyright Policy or intellectual property matters, please contact our legal department at:

BRICS International Forum

705, New Delhi House, Barakhamba Road

New Delhi - 110001, India

Email: support@bricsforum.in

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