Media Policy
Effective Date: August 1, 2025
This Media Policy outlines how Debaterverse captures, uses, and shares photos, videos, and user-submitted content across our platforms and events.
Purpose of Media Collection
We document our programs, tournaments, trainings and community activities to:
- Celebrate the experiences of participants and partners.
- Promote future opportunities.
- Preserve and share the culture of debate in Africa.
- Support storytelling through the Debater's Tribune, Social media and editorial features.
Event Photography & Videography
By attending a Debaterverse event, you acknowledge that photography and videography may take place. This content may be used in:
- Social media posts
- Website features
- Recap videos and highlight reels
- Partner promotions
- Press or media coverage
If you do not wish to apear in photos or videos, please notify the organizers at the registration desk or via email at hi@debaterverse.org before or during the event.
Media Submission Policy
When you submit photos, videos, essays or testimonials to Debaterverse (e.g through the Debater's Tribune or a contact form), you agree that:
- You have the right to share the content.
- You grant Debaterverse the non-exclusive right to publish, edit and share the content across our platforms.
- You will be credited appropriately unless anonymity is requested.
- We will never sell your media or use it in a misleading context.
Attribution & Credit
Debaterverse is commited to properly crediting creators, speakers and photgraphers. If you believe credit has been omitted or misattributed, contact us at hi@debaterverse.org and we'll resolve it promptly.
Request for Removal
If you appear in a photo or video and wish to have it removed or blurred, email us with a link or description of the content. We will address requests as quickly and respectfully as possible.
Partner Content & Third-Party Media
We may share media produced in collaboration with partner organizations or external photographers/videographers. In these cases, usage rights and permissions are governed by individual agreements. We always aim for transparency and proper credit.
Questions & Contact
For Media-related questions, corrections or removal requests, please contact: hi@debaterverse.org