At CongoInvestor.com, we support the responsible sharing of journalism that informs, educates, and fosters public understanding of economic and financial issues in the Republic of the Congo. However, all republication of our original content must follow the guidelines below.
1. Copyright and Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, all content published on CongoInvestor.com — including articles, graphics, photographs, and data visualizations — is the intellectual property of CongoInvestor.com and is protected by copyright law.
- Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of our content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.
- Some materials (e.g., syndicated content, press agency material, contributor submissions) may have separate rights and are not available for republication.
2. What You May Do (With Attribution)
You may:
Share short excerpts (max. 100 words) from articles on social media, blogs, or newsletters, with proper credit and a direct link to the original article on CongoInvestor.com.
Use a quote or statistic from our articles in academic, journalistic, or policy work, provided the source is clearly cited (e.g., “Source: CongoInvestor.com”).
Translate excerpts (with attribution) into other languages for non-commercial use, if a link to the original article is included.
3. What You May Not Do
🚫 Republish full articles or substantial parts of content (text, images, or graphics) on any other website, print publication, or platform without prior written approval.
🚫 Reproduce our content for commercial use, advertising, affiliate marketing, or automated scraping.
🚫 Alter or distort content from CongoInvestor.com in a way that misrepresents the original meaning or editorial intent.
4. Republishing Requests
To request permission to republish or translate an article, please contact us and include:
- Title and URL of the article
- Intended use (platform, language, audience)
- Whether it’s for commercial or nonprofit purposes
We typically respond within 3–5 business days.
5. For Media Partners & Syndication
CongoInvestor.com is open to syndication partnerships, content licensing, and media collaboration agreements on a case-by-case basis. If you’re a news outlet, academic publisher, or NGO interested in formal content reuse, contact us.
6. Plagiarism and Enforcement
We monitor unauthorized republication using automated tools. Unlicensed use of our content may result in:
- DMCA takedown notices
- Legal action
- Denial of future access or collaboration
We take the integrity and originality of our journalism seriously.
7. Attribution Format
When sharing permitted excerpts, always include:
“[Article Title]” originally published by CongoInvestor.com on [Date].
[Direct link to the article]
8. Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes in editorial standards or legal requirements. Please check this page periodically for the latest version.
