Copyright & DMCA Policy

Last Updated: August 2026

Arab Franchise Magazine (“AFM”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects intellectual property rights and expects all users, contributors, advertisers, and partners to do the same. This Copyright & DMCA Policy outlines the ownership of content published on our website and the procedures for reporting copyright infringement.

Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all content published on Arab Franchise Magazine, including but not limited to:

  • Articles and editorial content
  • News reports
  • Magazine publications
  • Graphics and illustrations
  • Photographs and images
  • Logos and branding materials
  • Videos and multimedia content
  • Website design and layout
  • Downloadable documents and resources

is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws and is owned by Arab Franchise Magazine or its respective licensors.

All rights are reserved.

Permitted Use

Visitors may:

  • View website content for personal and non-commercial use
  • Share article links through social media and other platforms
  • Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution and a link to the original source

Any other use requires prior written permission from Arab Franchise Magazine.

Prohibited Activities

Without prior written consent, users may not:

  • Reproduce entire articles or publications
  • Republish content on other websites
  • Modify or create derivative works from our content
  • Sell, license, or commercially exploit website materials
  • Remove copyright notices or ownership information
  • Use content in a manner that may mislead readers regarding ownership

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

User-Submitted Content

Users who submit articles, press releases, photographs, videos, event information, or other materials represent and warrant that:

  • They own the content or have obtained all necessary rights and permissions
  • The content does not infringe the rights of any third party
  • Publication of the content will not violate any law or contractual obligation

The contributor remains responsible for any infringement arising from submitted content.

Copyright Infringement Claims

If you believe that content available on Arab Franchise Magazine infringes your copyright, you may submit a written copyright infringement notice containing:

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
  2. Identification of the material claimed to be infringing, including the URL or location of the content.
  3. Your full name and contact information.
  4. A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
  6. Your physical or electronic signature.

DMCA Notice Submission

Copyright infringement notices may be submitted to:

Copyright Agent
Arab Franchise Magazine

Email: legal@arabfranchisemagazine.com

Website: https://arabfranchisemagazine.com

Subject Line: Copyright Infringement Notice

Upon receiving a valid notice, we may investigate the claim and remove or disable access to the allegedly infringing material where appropriate.

Counter-Notification Procedure

If you believe content was removed or disabled in error, you may submit a counter-notification containing:

  • Identification of the removed content
  • The location where the content appeared before removal
  • A statement made in good faith that the content was removed due to mistake or misidentification
  • Your contact information
  • A statement consenting to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts
  • Your physical or electronic signature

We may restore the content where legally appropriate and after reviewing the counter-notification.

Repeat Infringers

Arab Franchise Magazine reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate access to users, contributors, or partners who repeatedly violate copyright laws or intellectual property rights.

Policy Updates

We reserve the right to amend this Copyright & DMCA Policy at any time. Updated versions will be published on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Information

For copyright-related enquiries, permissions, licensing requests, or infringement notices, please contact:

Arab Franchise Magazine

Email: info@arabusinessmedia.com

Website: https://arabfranchisemagazine.com

Dubai, United Arab Emirates