Copywrite Policy

1. Ownership of Content

All content on this website — including text, photos, graphics, logos, layout, and design — is the property of discover local unless otherwise stated. This content is protected by South African and international copyright laws.

Any third-party content featured on the platform (such as business listings, photos, or event details) remains the property of its respective owner and is used with permission or under fair use guidelines.

2. Use of Content

Visitors are welcome to browse and share links from discover local for personal or community use. However, no part of this website — including text, images, or graphics — may be copied, reproduced, republished, or distributed for commercial purposes without prior written permission from discover local.

If you wish to use any content from this site, please contact us first for approval.

3. User-Submitted Content

By submitting content to discover local (including photos, event listings, or business information), you confirm that:

  • You own or have permission to use the material you share.

  • You grant discover local a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display, promote, and share your content across our website and social platforms.

discover local reserves the right to edit or remove submitted content that may infringe on copyright or does not align with our community standards.

4. Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that any material on discover local infringes your copyright, please contact us at info@discoverlocal.co.za with the following details:

  • Your name and contact information

  • A description of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed

  • The specific URL or location of the material in question

  • A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner (or authorized to act on their behalf)

We take copyright concerns seriously and will review and, if necessary, remove the content promptly.

5. discover local Brand Use

The discover local name, logo, and brand materials are protected trademarks. They may not be used, copied, or modified in any form without prior written consent from discover local.

6. Policy Updates

discover local may update this Copyright Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the site after updates means you accept the revised terms.