Copyright & Image Usage Policy

The content of this website, including text, photographs, graphics, research materials, exhibition content, and digital resources, is provided by The Mansoojat Foundation for educational, cultural, and research purposes.

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this website is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights.

  1. Ownership of Content

Copyright in materials published on this website may belong to:

  • The Mansoojat Foundation
  • Individual photographers, researchers, authors, or contributors
  • Partner organisations, lenders, or collaborating institutions

Where known, appropriate credits are provided alongside images and content.

  1. Permitted Use

Visitors may:

  • View and browse website content for personal, educational, and non-commercial use
  • Share links to website pages
  • Cite content for research or educational purposes with appropriate acknowledgement

Visitors may not:

  • Reproduce, republish, distribute, modify, or commercially exploit website content without prior written permission
  • Remove copyright notices or image credits
  • Use images or content in commercial publications, merchandise, advertising, or promotional materials without permission
  1. Image Usage

Many images on this website document traditional dress, cultural heritage, exhibitions, collections, and archival materials. Some images may be subject to additional rights restrictions or cultural sensitivities.

Permission must be obtained before:

  • Downloading and republishing images
  • Using images in print or digital publications
  • Using images for commercial or promotional purposes
  • Creating derivative works based on website content
  1. Third-Party Content

Some materials featured on this website may be reproduced with the permission of third parties. Such materials remain the property of their respective rights holders and may not be reused without their permission.

  1. Requests for Permission

Requests to reproduce or use content from this website should be submitted in writing, including details of:

  • the material requested
  • intended use
  • format and circulation
  • whether the use is commercial or non-commercial

Please contact:

The Mansoojat Foundation
Email: info@mansoojat.org

  1. Takedown Requests

The Mansoojat Foundation makes every reasonable effort to identify and credit rights holders correctly.

If you believe that material appearing on this website infringes copyright or has been used without appropriate permission, please contact us with relevant details and the material will be reviewed promptly.

  1. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website content, partnerships, or legal requirements.