Copyright Policy
1. Introduction
This Copyright Policy outlines the regulations and guidelines for the use of content and data on the website of International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize commonly known as IMMARBE, a regulatory government agency in Belize. The website incorporates features such as Google Analytics and Seafarers verification portal. This policy takes into account the Belize Copyright Act, Chapter 252 revised edition 2020 (“the Act”).
2. Copyright Ownership
All original content, materials, and data on this website, unless otherwise stated, are the intellectual property of IMMARBE. This includes but is not limited to text, images, videos, documents, and any other form of original work made available on the website.
3. Permissible Uses
3.1 Fair Use
Website visitors may use copyrighted materials on this website for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research, as permitted under the Act. Such uses must comply with the principles of “fair use” as defined by the Act.
3.2 Attribution
When using content from this website, proper attribution to IMMARBE is required, as specified by the Act.
4. Prohibited Uses
4.1 Commercial Use
Unauthorized commercial use of copyrighted materials on this website is strictly prohibited. Commercial use includes, but is not limited to, reproduction, distribution, or sale of copyrighted materials without the appropriate consent.
4.2 Modification
Any unauthorized modification, adaptation, or transformation of copyrighted materials on this website is not allowed.
4.3 Use of Seafarers Verification Portal
The Seafarers verification portal on this website is for its intended purpose only. This is the only official location for assessing the validity and authenticity of seafarer’s documents. Any attempts to exploit, falsify, mimic or misuse the portal are prohibited.
5. Request for Consent to Use
To obtain consent for use of copyrighted materials that are not covered by fair use or other exceptions, visitors must contact IMMARBE in writing. The request should include detailed information about the intended use, and consent will be granted at discretion. In accordance with the Act, IMMARBE reserves the right to waive its rights or consent to the doing of any act in relation to its copyright work in respect of which the right subsists and any act done in pursuance of such waiver or consent is not an infringement of the right.
6. Enforcement
IMMARBE reserves the right to take legal action against any individual or entity found in violation of this Copyright Policy or the Act.
7. Changes to the Copyright Policy
This Copyright Policy may be updated or revised from time to time to ensure compliance with applicable copyright laws, regulations and IMMARBE’s policies. Any changes to this policy will be reflected on the website.
8. Contact Information
For any inquiries or request for consent related to copyright matters, please contact us at immarbe@immarbe.com.
By using this website, visitors acknowledge and agree to abide by this Copyright Policy and the applicable provisions of the Act.
Failure to comply with this policy may result in legal action.