Last Updated: Nov 17 2025

1. Introduction

This website, www.becomingubu.com (the “Site”), is owned and operated by Becoming uBu (“we,” “us,” or “our”), based in South Africa.

We respect intellectual property rights and are committed to protecting the original content published on this Site. This Copyright Policy outlines the rights associated with our content, the limited permissions we grant to our users, and the steps to take if you believe your copyright has been infringed.

2. Copyright Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Site is the exclusive property of Becoming uBu and is protected by South African and international copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Written text, articles, blog posts, and scripts

• Photographs, images, graphics, and drawings

• Logos, brand names, and trademarks

• Website design, layout, and user interface

• Audio and video recordings

• Any other original creative material

3. Your Rights (What You Are Allowed To Do)

We encourage the sharing and discussion of our content. Without prior written permission, you are permitted to:

• Share: Share links to our content on social media or other websites.

• Quote: Quote small portions of our content (e.g., a paragraph) for non-commercial purposes like criticism, comment, news reporting, or review, provided you include clear and proper attribution to www.becomingubu.com and a link back to the original content.

4. Restrictions (What You Are NOT Allowed To Do)

Without our express prior written consent, you may not:

• Republish entire articles, posts, or pages on another website or publication.

• Reproduce, duplicate, or copy any content for commercial purposes.

• Create derivative works based on our content.

• Distribute our content for sale or rent.

• Scrape our content using automated systems.

• Remove any copyright or proprietary notices from our materials.

5. Copyright Infringement and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Although we are based in South Africa, we comply with the takedown procedures of the United States Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) due to the global nature of the internet. If you are a copyright owner and believe that content on www.becomingubu.com infringes upon your copyright, please submit a written notification to our designated Copyright Agent that includes the following information:

1. A physical or electronic signature of a person authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
2. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
3. Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing and information reasonably sufficient to permit us to locate the material on our Site (e.g., the specific URL).
4. Your contact information, including address, telephone number, and email address.
5. 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.
6. A statement that the information in the notification is accurate, and under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.

Please send your DMCA notice to our designated agent at:
Email: suport@becomingubu.com

Please Note: Under South African law, specifically the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act 25 of 2002, you may also be liable for any false or malicious takedown claims.

6. South African Law

This Copyright Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Any disputes relating to this policy or the content on this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.

7. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Copyright Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Copyright Policy, please contact us at:
support@becomingubu.com