Intellectual Property & DMCALast Updated: September 22, 2026POPIA & GDPR Compliant
Traditional Knowledge & IP Protection Protocol
Safeguarding Indigenous Cultural Expressions (ICE) and Traditional Knowledge (TK) under AfCFTA and WIPO protocols.
1. Ancestral Knowledge Sovereignty
We recognize and protect the collective intellectual property rights of indigenous communities, elder councils, and artisanal guilds across Africa. Commercialization of sacred ceremonies or protected designs must include benefit-sharing with origin communities.
Related Policies in Intellectual Property & DMCA
Copyright Policy
Protection of creative works, photographs, texts, and ancestral artisan designs hosted on the marketplace.
DMCA / Copyright Infringement Notice Portal
Submit a formal Notice of Copyright Infringement under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512) and South African ECT Act.
Trademark & Brand Protection Policy
Guidelines for utilizing Living Culture Health brand marks, logos, and protecting registered seller trademarks.
Content Removal & Takedown Request Portal
A structured form for rights holders, consumers, and community members to report infringing, defamatory, or non-compliant listings.