Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network (WAEN)
Effective Date: [2025]
1. Purpose and Scope
This Copyright Policy outlines the ownership, permitted use, restrictions, and protection of all content published on the Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network (“WAEN”) website. WAEN is committed to safeguarding its intellectual property and ensuring that all users respect applicable copyright laws, including international conventions and Afghan legal frameworks.
This policy applies to all users, contributors, visitors, and third parties accessing or using WAEN content.
2. Ownership of Content
Unless otherwise stated, all materials published on the WAEN website are the exclusive property of Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network, including:
- Articles, reports, and written content
- Research papers, policy briefs, and advocacy documents
- Photographs, videos, and graphics
- Logos, branding, and design elements
- Training materials and educational resources
- Translated or adapted content produced by WAEN
- Digital tools, templates, and datasets created by WAEN
All content is protected under copyright law and may not be reproduced without written authorization.
3. Use of WAEN Content
3.1 Permitted Uses
Users may:
- View, read, and share links to WAEN content
- Use WAEN content for non-commercial, educational, or advocacy purposes, provided they give full and clear attribution:
“Source: Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network (WAEN)”
3.2 Prohibited Uses
Users may NOT, without prior written permission from WAEN:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute WAEN content in any format
- Modify, alter, or create derivative works
- Use content for commercial or fundraising purposes
- Use WAEN’s logo, name, or branding without authorization
- Download or bulk reproduce resources, files, or images for external publication
Any unauthorized use of copyrighted material is strictly prohibited and may result in legal action.
4. Copyright Infringement by Users
Users submitting content to WAEN (comments, stories, articles, multimedia, testimonials) must ensure the material is:
- Original or owned by the user
- Not infringing upon the rights of any third party
- Free of copyright restrictions, unless licensed for use
By submitting content, users grant WAEN a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, display, and use the content for advocacy and educational purposes.
WAEN reserves the right to remove or block content suspected of violating intellectual property rights.
5. Use of Third-Party Content
WAEN may include limited third-party content (quotes, news excerpts, research references) under:
- Public domain
- Creative Commons licenses
- Fair use standards for commentary, reporting, education, or advocacy
Such materials remain the property of their respective copyright owners.
Users must follow the licensing terms of any third-party content they access on WAEN’s website.
6. Requesting Permission to Use WAEN Content
Individuals or organizations seeking permission for reproduction, distribution, translation, or commercial use must submit a written request.
Contact:
Email: info@waen.org
Subject line: “Copyright Permission Request”
Requests must include:
- Full name and organization
- Description of the requested content
- Intended purpose and distribution method
- Duration and geographical scope of use
WAEN will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
7. Reporting Copyright Violations
If you believe content on the WAEN website infringes your intellectual property rights, notify us immediately.
Include:
- Your name and contact information
- Description of the copyrighted work
- URL of the allegedly infringing material
- A statement confirming good-faith belief in the infringement
- Proof of copyright ownership
WAEN will investigate promptly and take appropriate corrective action.
8. Enforcement
WAEN reserves the right to:
- Issue takedown notices
- Block access to offending users
- Seek legal remedies for repeated or deliberate infringement
- Cooperate with authorities and partner organizations in rights-protection matters
Unauthorized use of WAEN content is a violation of international copyright laws.
9. Updates to This Policy
WAEN may update this Copyright Policy to reflect new legal requirements, organizational practices, or operational needs. Updates become effective immediately upon publication.
10. Contact Information
For questions or permissions, please contact:
Women’s Advocacy for Equality Network (WAEN)
Email: info@waen.org
Website: waen.org