MzDeal Copyright Policy

1. Introduction

This Copyright Policy outlines the rules, rights, and responsibilities regarding the use, ownership, and protection of intellectual property on the MzDeal platform. By using MzDeal, you agree to comply with this policy.

2. Ownership of MzDeal Content

All content created, provided, or made available by MzDeal, including but not limited to:

Logos

Trademarks and branding materials

Text, descriptions, and documentation

App design, layout, and interface elements

Images, banners, icons, and graphics

Software code, backend systems, and APIs

Marketing materials

is the exclusive property of MzDeal (mzdeal.co.mz) and is protected by Mozambican and international copyright laws.

No user, seller, company, or third party may copy, reproduce, distribute, sell, modify, or use MzDeal intellectual property without explicit written permission.

3. User-Generated Content (UGC)

Users may upload content such as:

Product images

Descriptions

Profile information

Reviews or comments

3.1 User Ownership

Users retain ownership of the content they upload.

3.2 License to MzDeal

By uploading content, users grant MzDeal a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to:

Store, display, distribute, modify (for formatting), and use the content within the platform.

This license exists solely to enable MzDeal to operate its services (displaying items, delivering search results, generating thumbnails, etc.).

4. Prohibited Content

Users must not upload or publish content that:

Violates copyright or trademarks of others

Uses watermarked or stolen images from other websites

Contains brand logos without permission

Includes images copied from competitors or online stores

Violates privacy rights of individuals

MzDeal reserves the right to remove such content, suspend accounts, or permanently ban users involved in copyright violations.

5. Reporting Copyright Violations

MzDeal respects intellectual property rights and acts quickly when violations are reported.

If you believe your copyrighted content has been used without permission, you may submit a Copyright Infringement Report to:

Email: [email protected]

Your report must include:

Full name and contact

Description of copyrighted material

Proof of ownership

Link(s) to the infringing content on MzDeal

A clear statement confirming your claim is truthful

MzDeal will investigate and respond within a reasonable time.

6. Actions Taken by MzDeal

Depending on the severity of the violation, MzDeal may:

Remove or disable access to the infringing content

Warn the user

Temporarily suspend the user

Permanently ban repeated offenders

MzDeal may also cooperate with authorities when necessary.

7. Use of MzDeal Trademarks

The name MzDeal, its logo, and branding materials may not be used:

For advertising outside the platform

For creating similar apps or services

In a misleading or fraudulent manner

Without written permission

Misuse of MzDeal trademarks may lead to legal action.

8. License Restrictions

Users and companies are not allowed to:

Reverse engineer, copy, or replicate MzDeal software

Create competing apps using MzDeal code or designs

Sell or sublicense MzDeal content

MzDeal reserves the right to legally enforce its intellectual property.

9. Copyright for Third-Party Tools

MzDeal may use third-party libraries, frameworks, or resources that are licensed under open-source rules. Users must respect these licenses when interacting with the platform.

10. Changes to This Policy

MzDeal may update this Copyright Policy at any time. Continued use of the platform implies acceptance of the updated version.

11. Contact Information

For any copyright-related issues, contact:
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for respecting intellectual property rights and helping keep the MzDeal community safe and fair.