LICENSING & REUSE OF CONTENT POLICY

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

This Licensing & Reuse of Content Policy governs the use, reproduction, licensing, distribution, and republication of content owned by URBANE Magazine, LLC (“URBANE,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) across www.TheURBANEMag.com and all affiliated platforms.

By accessing or using URBANE content, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Ownership of Content

All content published by URBANE, including but not limited to:

• Articles
• Editorial features
• Print magazine layouts
• Digital issues
• Photography
• Video interviews
• Event footage
• Audio recordings
• Graphics
• Logos
• Branding elements
• Headlines
• Design layouts
• Marketing materials
• Membership materials
• Seminar or consulting materials (collectively, “Content”) are the exclusive property of URBANE Magazine, LLC and are protected by U.S. copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws unless otherwise stated.

No rights are granted except as expressly set forth in this Policy.

2. Permitted Limited Use (Non-Commercial)

You may:

• Share links to URBANE articles on social media
• Quote up to 150 words from an article for commentary, review, or educational purposes

Provided that:
• Proper credit is given to URBANE Magazine
• A direct link to the original article is included
• The content is not altered or misrepresented
• The use is non-commercial

This limited use does not grant ownership or transfer of rights.

3. Prohibited Uses Without Written Permission

The following actions are strictly prohibited without prior written licensing approval from URBANE:

• Republishing full articles
• Reproducing magazine layouts or PDF spreads
• Copying photography or graphics
• Screenshotting and reposting full articles
• Selling or redistributing URBANE content
• Using URBANE content for political, commercial, or advertising purposes
• AI scraping, dataset training, or automated harvesting of content
• Using URBANE content to imply endorsement

Unauthorized use constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

4. Photography & Event Media

URBANE retains full rights to all photography and video captured:

• At URBANE-hosted events
• During interviews
• On red carpets
• At sponsored activations
• In editorial sessions

Individuals photographed do not own rights to images unless explicitly granted via written agreement.

Event attendees may repost watermarked images for personal use only. Commercial reuse requires a license.

5. Licensing Requests

Organizations, media outlets, businesses, political campaigns, or individuals seeking to:

• Reprint articles
• Use photography
• License interviews
• Republish editorial content
• Use URBANE branding
• Use of content in books, films, documentaries, or advertising requires a written licensing request.

Licenses may include:

• One-time reprint licenses
• Digital republication licenses
• Commercial use licenses
• Political advertising licenses
• Educational distribution licenses
• Syndication agreements

Fees will be determined based on scope, duration, reach, and commercial intent.

Requests should be sent to:
theurbanemag@gmail.com
Subject Line: Licensing Request – [Your Organization Name]

6. Political & Campaign Use

URBANE content may not be used in political mailers, advertisements, endorsements, fundraising, or campaign materials without explicit written permission and a formal licensing agreement.

Editorial coverage does not imply endorsement.

7. Membership & Subscriber Content

Digital and print subscriptions grant access for personal use only.

Subscribers may not:

• Scan and distribute print issues
• Share digital PDF downloads publicly
• Upload URBANE content to file-sharing platforms
• Reproduce members-only materials

Membership access may be revoked if misuse occurs.

8. User-Generated Content

If you submit content to URBANE (photos, testimonials, stories, etc.):

You grant URBANE a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, archive, promote, and repurpose that content in connection with URBANE’s editorial and promotional activities.

You represent that you own or have permission to submit the content.

URBANE reserves the right to edit, decline, or remove submissions.

9. AI & Automated Use Restrictions

URBANE expressly prohibits:

• Scraping content for AI training
• Republishing content via automated systems
• Rewriting articles for SEO duplication
• Content farming or aggregation

No license is granted for machine learning, data mining, or artificial intelligence training without a formal agreement.

10. Copyright Complaints (DMCA)

If you believe URBANE has used your copyrighted material improperly, submit a written notice including:

• Identification of the copyrighted work
• Identification of the allegedly infringing material
• Your contact information
• A statement of good faith belief
• A statement under penalty of perjury

Send notices to:
theurbanemag@gmail.com
Subject Line: DMCA Notice

URBANE will respond in accordance with applicable law.

11. Enforcement

URBANE actively monitors unauthorized use of its intellectual property.

We reserve the right to:

• Issue cease and desist notices
• Invoice retroactive licensing fees
• Pursue statutory damages
• Take legal action

Failure to enforce a provision does not waive our rights.

12. Future Expansion

As URBANE expands regionally and nationally, including broadcast media, streaming, documentaries, publishing partnerships, and national syndication, this policy will apply to all associated platforms and derivative works.

13. Contact Information

URBANE Magazine, LLC
theurbanemag@gmail.com
www.TheURBANEMag.com