Legal

Intellectual property statement

1. Ownership and rights

All content published on the official ACEA website, including text, images, graphics, logos, audiovisual material, downloadable documents and event branding, is the exclusive property of the Africa Cycling Excellence Awards (ACEA) or its authorised partners. It is protected by applicable intellectual property laws in Rwanda and internationally.

2. Use of content

Visitors may access and view content for personal, non-commercial use. Any reproduction, distribution, modification or public display of material from this website, in whole or in part, requires ACEA’s prior written consent. Unauthorised use may lead to legal action.

3. Trademarks and branding

The ACEA name, logo, event titles (including ACEA 2025–2028) and associated visual identity are registered or unregistered trademarks of ACEA. They may not be used without express permission, including in promotional material, media coverage or on third-party platforms.

4. Contributions and submissions

Any content voluntarily submitted to ACEA through this website (for example testimonials, proposals or media) becomes the property of ACEA unless otherwise agreed in writing. By submitting content, contributors grant ACEA a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce and publish it in line with ACEA’s mission.

5. Third-party material

Where third-party content appears (for example partner logos, sponsor material or embedded media), all rights remain with their respective owners. ACEA acknowledges and respects these rights and expects users to do the same.

6. Enforcement and contact

ACEA reserves the right to enforce its intellectual property rights through legal and diplomatic channels. For permissions, enquiries or concerns about intellectual property, please contact legal@acea-awards.org, ACEA Secretariat, Kigali, Rwanda.