Intellectual Property Policy

This policy explains Brela Technologies & Media Limited’s approach to intellectual property (IP) — including who owns what in client projects, how Brela’s own IP is protected, and how we handle third-party IP.

1. Brela’s Intellectual Property

1.1 Website content — All content on brela.agency — including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, blog articles, case studies, and software code — is owned by Brela Technologies & Media Limited unless otherwise stated, and is protected by Nigerian and international copyright law. You may not reproduce, republish, distribute, or commercially exploit any content from brela.agency without prior written consent from Brela.

1.2 Brela’s tools, frameworks, and processes — Brela has developed internal tools, code libraries, frameworks, templates, and methodologies used in delivering client projects. These remain the property of Brela and are not transferred to clients through project delivery, except where specifically agreed in writing.

1.3 Open source contributions — Brela contributes code to open-source projects including the WordPress.org plugin repository. Such contributions are released under the respective open-source licences (typically GNU GPL v2 or later for WordPress plugins) and do not constitute transfer of Brela’s wider IP portfolio.

2. Client Project IP — What Belongs to You

2.1 Upon full payment — Upon receipt of full and final payment for a project, Brela transfers to the client all intellectual property rights in the project-specific deliverables, including:

• Website designs created specifically for the client
• Custom code written specifically for the client’s project
• Brand identity assets (logos, colour palettes, typography systems) created for the client
• Written content created specifically for the client’s website or campaigns
• All associated source files, design files, and exported assets

This transfer is documented in the Service Agreement and takes effect upon cleared final payment.

2.2 What is NOT transferred — The following are not transferred even upon full payment:

• Brela’s proprietary code libraries, frameworks, and internal tools used in building the deliverable
• Third-party licensed assets (stock photos, premium fonts, licensed plugins) — these remain subject to their original licence terms
• Brela’s WordCamp materials, blog content, training content, and educational resources
• Open-source components incorporated into the deliverable (these are licensed, not owned, under applicable open-source licences)

2.3 Portfolio and case study rights — Brela retains the right to showcase completed client projects in its portfolio, case studies, and marketing materials, including website screenshots, design samples, and project descriptions. Where a client requires confidentiality regarding a project, this must be specified in writing before the project commences.

3. Third-Party Intellectual Property

3.1 Stock imagery and media — Where projects incorporate stock photography, video, icons, or other third-party media, the relevant licence is obtained before use. We will inform clients of any recurring licence fees for third-party assets and ensure licences are transferred or held appropriately upon project completion.

3.2 Fonts — Premium fonts used in designs may require separate licences for web use, print use, and application embedding. We identify and communicate font licensing requirements during the design phase. Clients are responsible for maintaining their own font licences for ongoing use.

3.3 WordPress plugins and themes — Premium plugins and themes incorporated into WordPress projects may require ongoing subscription or licence fees. We identify these at the proposal stage. Licence ownership and renewal responsibility are specified in the Service Agreement.

3.4 Client-supplied materials — Where clients supply logos, images, text, data, or other materials for use in their project, they warrant that they have the right to use such materials and grant Brela a licence to incorporate them. Clients indemnify Brela against claims arising from the unauthorised use of client-supplied materials.

4. Copyright Complaints

If you believe that content on brela.agency infringes your copyright, please contact [email protected] with:

• Your name and contact details
• A description of the work you claim is being infringed
• The URL(s) at brela.agency where the allegedly infringing content appears
• A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the use is not authorised by the copyright owner
• A statement that the information in your notice is accurate

We will investigate and respond promptly.

5. Trademarks

‘Brela Agency’, ‘Brela’, and associated logos and brand marks are trading names and marks of Brela Technologies & Media Limited. You may not use these marks in a way that suggests endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship by Brela without written consent.

6. Contact

Intellectual property queries: [email protected] | [email protected]