Intellectual Property Policy

1.1 Madeinafrica.io respects the intellectual property rights of all parties and expects Users to do the same.

1.2 This Policy outlines how we handle intellectual property complaints and protect the rights of trademark, copyright, and patent holders.

2.1 If you believe that any Content on the Platform infringes your intellectual property rights, you may address a takedown notice to MADEINAFRICADOTIO (Pty) Ltd, 88 Edward Avenue, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2192, South Africa.

2.2 Your notice must include:

• Your full name, contact details, and proof of identity;
• Identification of the intellectual property right you claim is being infringed (trademark registration number, copyright registration, patent number, etc.);
• The specific URL(s) of the infringing Content on the Platform;
• A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is unauthorised;
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorised to act on their behalf;
• Your physical or electronic signature.

3.1 Upon receiving a valid takedown notice, the Platform will:

• Review the notice within 5 business days;
• Temporarily remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing Content;
• Notify the Supplier who posted the Content and provide them with a copy of the notice;
• Give the Supplier 10 business days to submit a counter-notice.

3.2 If the Supplier submits a valid counter-notice, the Content may be restored unless the complainant initiates legal proceedings within 14 business days.

4.1 Suppliers who receive three or more valid takedown notices within a 12-month period will have their accounts permanently suspended.

5.1 By uploading Content to the Platform, you grant the Platform the license described in the Terms of Service and Supplier Agreement.

5.2 You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to use all Content you upload, including product images, descriptions, logos, and certifications.

6.1 All intellectual property in the Platform (code, design, algorithms, databases, trademarks, logos) is owned by MADEINAFRICADOTIO (Pty) Ltd (registration number 2026/855463/07) or its respective licensors. You may not copy, reproduce, or use any Platform IP without our prior written consent.