Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise expressly stated, the content published on or made available through the official websites and digital platforms of Belgo Congo Role, Inc. (“BCR”), including text, publications, institutional documents, photographs, illustrations, graphics, designs, audiovisual materials, videos, audio recordings, presentations, reports, educational materials, downloadable documents, and other original materials, is owned by BCR, licensed to BCR, or used with appropriate authorization.

Such materials may be protected by applicable United States and international intellectual property laws.

The names “Belgo Congo Role” and “BCR,” together with BCR's distinctive logos, emblems, seals, visual identity, slogans, graphic elements, and other identifying signs, constitute important elements of BCR's institutional identity.

Except where expressly authorized, no person or organization may use BCR's name, logo, emblem, seal, or other identifying materials in a manner that:

• suggests sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, partnership, or authorization by BCR when none exists;
• creates confusion regarding the source of goods, services, publications, events, or communications;
• misrepresents BCR's activities, mission, programs, or institutional positions; or
• uses BCR's identity for unauthorized commercial, fundraising, political, or promotional purposes.

Where appropriate, BCR may use the designation ™ in connection with names, logos, slogans, or other marks claimed as trademarks or service marks. Such use does not represent that a mark is federally registered unless expressly identified as registered.

BCR's White Paper (Livre blanc), its institutional doctrine, its 10 Founding Principles, founding texts, institutional presentations, policy-oriented research, strategic frameworks, reports, studies, educational materials, and related publications constitute important intellectual and institutional assets of BCR.

Publication of these materials on the BCR website does not place them in the public domain.

Except as permitted by applicable law, substantial reproduction, adaptation, translation, republication, redistribution, or commercial exploitation of these materials requires prior written permission from BCR.

Reasonable quotations for scholarship, journalism, education, commentary, criticism, or research should clearly identify BCR and the relevant publication as the source.

Unless otherwise indicated:

© 2026 Belgo Congo Role, Inc. All rights reserved.

Copyright notices appearing on BCR materials must not be removed, concealed, or altered without authorization.

Nothing on the website should be interpreted as transferring ownership of BCR intellectual property to a website visitor or user.

BCR encourages responsible dissemination of knowledge concerning cooperation, dialogue, education, cultural exchange, economic opportunity, institutional engagement, and relations between Belgium and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Visitors may ordinarily view, download, or print reasonable portions of publicly available BCR materials for legitimate personal, informational, academic, educational, or non-commercial research purposes, provided that:

1. the material is not materially altered;
2. BCR is clearly identified as the source;
3. copyright and attribution notices remain intact;
4. the material is not sold or commercially exploited; and
5. the use does not imply BCR endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation.

These permissions are subject to any more specific notice appearing on a particular publication or resource.

Unless otherwise permitted by law or expressly authorized on the relevant material, prior written authorization from BCR should be obtained before:

• reproducing substantial portions of BCR publications;
• republishing BCR documents on another website or platform;
• translating and distributing BCR publications;
• modifying BCR publications or institutional materials;
• commercially exploiting BCR content;
• using BCR logos or official seals on third-party materials;
• producing merchandise incorporating BCR branding;
• using BCR materials in advertising or fundraising campaigns; or
• representing any activity, event, publication, organization, or initiative as officially affiliated with or endorsed by BCR.

Journalists, researchers, educators, public institutions, and other commentators may refer to BCR and quote reasonable portions of publicly available BCR materials consistent with applicable law and professional attribution practices.

Use of the BCR name for factual identification does not, by itself, indicate endorsement by BCR.

Requests for official photographs, high-resolution logos, extensive excerpts, interviews, republication rights, or other institutional materials should be directed to BCR.

Photographs, interviews, videos, recordings, graphics, animations, scripts, thumbnails, and other audiovisual materials appearing on BCR platforms may contain intellectual property belonging to BCR, contributors, photographers, production partners, licensors, or other third parties.

No rights to such third-party materials are granted beyond those BCR itself is authorized to provide.

Certain names, trademarks, photographs, quotations, documents, media, links, or other materials appearing on the BCR website may belong to third parties.

All respective intellectual property rights remain with their respective owners.

Their appearance on BCR's website does not imply sponsorship, endorsement, affiliation, or ownership by BCR unless expressly stated.

Where the BCR website permits users to submit photographs, testimonials, comments, articles, proposals, documents, or other materials, the person submitting the material represents that they have the rights and permissions reasonably necessary to provide it to BCR.

Unless separate written terms provide otherwise, submission does not automatically transfer ownership to BCR.

However, where necessary for the purpose for which the material was submitted, the contributor may grant BCR a non-exclusive permission to receive, review, store, reproduce, display, or communicate the material in connection with that purpose, subject to applicable law and any specific submission terms.

No person may reproduce or use BCR's branding, official documents, seals, letterhead, certificates, signatures, or other institutional identifiers to create the false impression that a document, communication, event, fundraiser, partnership, or initiative was issued, approved, sponsored, or endorsed by BCR.

BCR is an independent nonprofit organization and is not a political party.

BCR intellectual property may not be used without authorization in a manner that falsely represents BCR as endorsing a political party, candidate, campaign, or electoral initiative.

Nothing in this provision prevents lawful reporting, commentary, criticism, quotation, or other uses protected by applicable law.

Requests to reproduce, translate, republish, license, distribute, or otherwise use protected BCR materials beyond the permissions stated above should be submitted to:

Belgo Congo Role, Inc. Email: info@belgocongorole.com Website: belgocongorole.org / belgocongorole.com

The request should identify the material concerned, the proposed use, the intended audience, distribution method, and whether the proposed use is commercial or non-commercial.

Persons who believe that BCR materials are being copied, misrepresented, distributed, or commercially exploited without authorization may contact BCR at:

info@belgocongorole.com

BCR may review alleged infringements and take appropriate action consistent with applicable law.

If you believe material appearing on a BCR website infringes copyright that you own or are authorized to represent, please provide BCR with sufficient information to identify the copyrighted work, the allegedly infringing material, your contact information, and the basis of your claim.

Nothing in this section is intended to replace any procedure required by applicable law.

Any rights not expressly granted under these Intellectual Property Terms are reserved by BCR and the respective rights holders.