Copyright Notice for Streets of Naija
Effective Date: October 30, 2025
1. Copyright Ownership
All content published on Streets of Naija (streetsofnaija.ng), including but not limited to text, articles, images, photographs, graphics, logos, videos, audio, designs, and software, is the property of Streets of Naija or its content licensors and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright laws.
© 2025 Streets of Naija. All Rights Reserved.
2. Protected Content
The following types of content on our website are protected by copyright:
- Original Articles and Blog Posts: All written content, news stories, commentary, and analysis produced by our writers and contributors
- Images and Photographs: Original photography, graphics, and visual content created by or licensed to Streets of Naija
- Website Design: The layout, design elements, and overall appearance of the website
- Logos and Branding: The Streets of Naija name, logo, and related branding elements
- Videos and Multimedia: All video content and multimedia productions
- Software and Code: The underlying website code and software
3. Permitted Uses
You may use content from Streets of Naija for personal, non-commercial purposes, including:
- Reading and viewing content on the website
- Sharing links to our articles on social media
- Printing individual articles for personal reference
- Quoting brief excerpts with proper attribution in educational or research contexts
4. Fair Use and Attribution
If you wish to quote or reference our content, you must:
- Limit quotations to brief excerpts (generally no more than 200-300 words)
- Provide clear attribution to Streets of Naija and the original author
- Include a visible link back to the original article on our website
- Not misrepresent or distort the original meaning of the content
- Not use the content in a manner that could be considered defamatory or misleading
Proper Attribution Format:
Source: Streets of Naija (streetsofnaija.ng) | Article Title | Author Name (if available)
5. Prohibited Uses
Without our express written permission, you may NOT:
- Reproduce, republish, or redistribute our content on other websites or platforms
- Copy entire articles or substantial portions of articles
- Use automated systems or software to scrape or extract our content
- Modify, adapt, or create derivative works from our content
- Remove or alter copyright notices, author attribution, or watermarks
- Use our content for commercial purposes
- Present our content as your own original work (plagiarism)
- Use our logos, branding, or design elements without permission
6. Third-Party Content
Some images, videos, and other content on Streets of Naija may be owned by third parties or used under license. We respect the intellectual property rights of others and expect our users to do the same. If you wish to use such content, you must obtain permission from the original copyright holder.
7. User-Generated Content
When you submit content to Streets of Naija (such as comments, feedback, or other submissions), you retain copyright ownership of your content. However, by submitting content, you grant Streets of Naija a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, and display your content in connection with our website and services.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that it does not infringe on the rights of any third party.
8. Social Media Embeds
Streets of Naija may embed publicly available social media posts (from Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, etc.) in our articles. These embeds link directly to the original content and are used in accordance with the respective platform’s terms of service and embedding policies. We make no claim of ownership over embedded social media content.
9. Copyright Infringement Claims (DMCA)
If you believe that content on Streets of Naija infringes your copyright, please notify us immediately by providing the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
- Identification of the infringing content on our website (including URL)
- Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized
- A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on their behalf
- Your physical or electronic signature
Send DMCA notices to:
Email: copyright@streetsofnaija.ng
Subject Line: DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice
We will respond to valid DMCA notices in accordance with Nigerian and international copyright laws.
10. Permission Requests
If you wish to use our content beyond fair use, please contact us for permission at:
Email: permissions@streetsofnaija.ng
Subject Line: Content Use Permission Request
Please include:
- Specific content you wish to use (with URL)
- How you intend to use the content
- Where the content will be published or displayed
- Your contact information
11. Enforcement
Streets of Naija takes copyright infringement seriously. We actively monitor for unauthorized use of our content and will take appropriate legal action against individuals or entities that violate our copyright, including:
- Issuing cease and desist letters
- Filing DMCA takedown notices
- Pursuing legal action for damages
- Reporting violations to search engines and hosting providers
12. International Copyright Protection
Streets of Naija’s content is protected under Nigerian copyright law and international copyright treaties, including the Berne Convention. Unauthorized use of our content is prohibited regardless of your location.
13. Updates to This Copyright Notice
We may update this Copyright Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns regarding copyright and intellectual property, please contact us at:
Email: copyright@streetsofnaija.ng
Legal Department: legal@streetsofnaija.ng
Address: Streets of Naija, Lagos, Nigeria
By accessing and using Streets of Naija, you acknowledge and agree to respect our copyright and intellectual property rights as outlined in this notice.
