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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