1       intro paragraph (summary)

All media provided is the exclusive property of NCC-Group. This includes all assets produced by or for its subsidiary companies, as well as media provided by third-party partners. Permission is granted solely for authorised personal use and may be revoked at any time if in breach of this usage. Users are strictly prohibited from altering, reselling, or using these materials commercially, or to imply a false partnership, endorsement, or legal affiliation with NCC-Group or associated companies. Proper attribution is required for all usage via NCC’s Brand Manager (Charls@ncc-group.co.za) By accessing these assets, you acknowledge NCC-Group’s full ownership and agree to use them only within these defined boundaries to protect the group’s brand integrity and intellectual property.

2       Media Usage Disclaimer

2.1        Ownership of Materials

All media provided, including but not limited to photography, video footage, logos, and graphics (collectively, the “Media”), are the exclusive property of NCC-Group and associated companies. This ownership applies to all Media regardless of the specific entity, subsidiary, or third-party provider through which the Media was produced or distributed. All intellectual property rights, including copyrights, are strictly reserved by NCC-Group and associated companies.

2.2        Permitted Use

Unless otherwise specified in writing, NCC-Group grants a non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to use the Media solely for:

• Editorial coverage specifically related to NCC-Group and associated companies.
• Authorised promotional materials previously approved by NCC-Group’s communications team.
• Reporting on industry news where NCC-Group (or associated companies) is a primary subject (this must still be passed by the brand manager.)

2.3        Prohibited Use

The following actions are strictly prohibited without express written consent from the Brand manager:

• Commercial Use: Media is not to be used for promotional or advertising usage without clear written consent from NCC-Group’s Brand manager (charls@ncc-group.co.za)
• Commercial Resale: You may not sell, license, or redistribute the Media for profit.
• Alteration: You may not crop, edit, filter, or otherwise modify the Media in a way that distorts its original intent.
• Contextual Misuse: The Media may not be used in connection with any content that is defamatory, misleading, or damaging to the reputation of NCC-Group or associated companies.

2.4        No Affiliation or Endorsement

The provision of Media does not constitute an official partnership, joint venture, or endorsement to be advertised.

• Usage of the Media must not imply that NCC-Group (or associated companies) sponsors, promotes, or is affiliated with the user’s organisation, products, or services.
• The User agrees not to use the Media in any way that suggests a “false affiliation” or legal partnership where none exists.

2.5        Attribution and Credit

When permitted and used commercially, all used Media must be visibly and clearly credited as follows: “Source: NCC-Group (add name of photographer when applicable)” or “© NCC-Group [Year]”, unless otherwise directed.

2.6        Termination of Rights

NCC-Group reserves the right to revoke usage permission at any time. Upon notification of revocation, the User must immediately cease all use of the Media and remove it from all digital and physical platforms.