Copyright Policy

Effective Date: July 14, 2026

Welcome to Kashi of North (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Copyright Policy explains the ownership, use, and protection of intellectual property available on KashiOfNorth.com (“Website”).

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to comply with this Copyright Policy.

1. Ownership of Website Content

Unless otherwise stated, all original content published on KashiOfNorth.com is the intellectual property of Kashi of North and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Website design and layout
  • Logos and branding
  • Articles and travel guides
  • Destination information
  • Trek itineraries
  • Original photographs
  • Graphics and illustrations
  • Icons
  • Videos created by us
  • Databases and directories
  • Source code and custom functionality
  • Downloads and digital resources

All rights are reserved.

2. Permitted Use

You may:

  • View content for personal, non-commercial use.
  • Share links to pages on our Website.
  • Quote limited portions of our content for commentary, educational, or news purposes, provided appropriate credit is given and the source is clearly identified.

Any permitted use must not suggest endorsement by Kashi of North.

3. Prohibited Use

Without our prior written permission, you may not:

  • Copy or reproduce articles in full.
  • Republish our content on another website.
  • Download and redistribute our images for commercial purposes.
  • Copy our business directory database.
  • Copy destination guides or trekking information for publication elsewhere.
  • Modify or create derivative works from our original content.
  • Sell, license, or commercially exploit our content.
  • Use automated tools or bots to scrape substantial portions of our Website.
  • Remove copyright notices or attribution from our content.

Unauthorized use may result in legal action.

4. User-Generated Content

Users may submit:

  • Reviews
  • Ratings
  • Comments
  • Photographs
  • Business information
  • Suggestions
  • Other content

By submitting content to KashiOfNorth.com, you confirm that:

  • You own the content or have the necessary rights to share it.
  • The content does not infringe the copyright or other rights of any third party.
  • The content complies with our Terms & Conditions.

You grant Kashi of North a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, display, reproduce, adapt, and publish your submitted content in connection with operating and promoting the Website.

You retain ownership of your original content.

5. Business Listing Content

Business owners who submit listing information, photographs, logos, menus, or promotional materials confirm that they own or have permission to use such content.

Kashi of North is not responsible for copyright disputes arising from materials supplied by business owners.

We reserve the right to remove any content that is believed to infringe intellectual property rights.

6. Third-Party Content

Our Website may include content provided by third parties, including:

  • Business descriptions
  • User reviews
  • Government information
  • Maps
  • Embedded videos
  • Social media content
  • Publicly available information

Copyright for such material remains with the respective owners.

Where required, attribution will be provided.

7. Images and Media

Images displayed on the Website may include:

  • Original photographs captured by our team.
  • Images submitted by business owners.
  • Images submitted by users.
  • Media used under license.
  • Publicly available images used where legally permitted.

You may not copy, reproduce, or reuse these images without authorization from the respective copyright owner.

8. Copyright Infringement

We respect the intellectual property rights of others.

If you believe that content available on KashiOfNorth.com infringes your copyright, you may submit a written copyright complaint including:

  • Your full name and contact information.
  • A description of the copyrighted work.
  • The exact URL of the allegedly infringing content.
  • A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized.
  • A statement that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

Upon receiving a valid complaint, we will review the matter and may remove or restrict access to the content while the issue is investigated.

9. Repeat Infringers

Users or business owners who repeatedly submit infringing material may have their accounts suspended or permanently removed from the Website.

10. Fair Use

Nothing in this policy is intended to limit rights that may exist under applicable copyright exceptions, including fair dealing or fair use as recognized under relevant laws.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Copyright Policy from time to time.

The revised version will become effective upon publication on this page.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Copyright Policy or wish to report copyright infringement, please contact us through the Contact Us page available on KashiOfNorth.com.

Acknowledgement

By using KashiOfNorth.com, submitting content, or accessing materials available on the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Copyright Policy.