The purpose of this policy is to:

• Protect Pageanz Worldwide intellectual property and brand assets

• Prevent unauthorised use, reproduction, or misrepresentation

• Ensure consistent and appropriate brand representation

• Safeguard commercial, creative, and reputational value

• This policy applies to:

  • Directors and governance members

  • Management and staff

  • Contractors and consultants

  • Volunteers

  • Contestants and participants

  • Judges, coaches, mentors, and trainers

  • Partners, sponsors, and affiliates

  It applies across:

  • Events and pageants

  • Digital platforms and websites

  • Training and educational materials

  • Marketing, media, and promotions

  • Social media and public communications

Intellectual Property (IP) includes, but is not limited to:

• Logos, wordmarks, and branding

• Crown, sash, and regalia designs

• Titles, naming conventions, and formats

• Training programs, choreography, methodologies, and frameworks

• Written materials, images, videos, and digital content

• Websites, graphics, and promotional assets

Unless otherwise agreed in writing:

• All IP created by or for Pageanz Worldwide remains the property of Pageanz Worldwide

• Contributors may not claim ownership of organisational IP

• Use of Pageanz Worldwide IP does not confer ownership rights

IP may be used only:

• With written authorisation

• In accordance with brand guidelines

• For approved Pageanz Worldwide purposes

Use must not:

• Misrepresent the organisation

• Be misleading, offensive, or harmful

• Be altered without approval

The following is strictly prohibited:

• Unauthorised reproduction or distribution

• Commercial use without permission

• Alteration or modification of branding

• Use after termination of affiliation

• Registration of confusingly similar brands or domains

• Sale or licensing of Pageanz Worldwide IP by unauthorised parties

Contestants and titleholders may:

• Reference their participation or title accurately

• Use approved branding during their authorised term

They may not:

• Use titles after their term ends

• Represent themselves as official spokespersons without approval

• Use branding for personal commercial gain without consent

Partners and sponsors may use Pageanz Worldwide branding only:

• As specified in written agreements

• For the duration of the partnership

• In accordance with brand guidelines

All rights cease upon termination.

Pageanz Worldwide reserves the right to:

• Monitor use of its IP and branding

• Request immediate removal of unauthorised content

• Take corrective or legal action where required

Breaches may result in:

• Immediate cessation of use

• Removal from events or roles

• Termination of agreements

• Revocation of titles or affiliations

• Legal action to protect IP rights

This policy must be read alongside:

• Social Media & Public Communications Policy

• Sponsorship & Partnerships Policy

• Code of Conduct

• Governance & Management Policy

This policy will be reviewed:

• Every two years

• Following significant brand or structural changes

• When legal requirements change

All individuals engaging with Pageanz Worldwide acknowledge their obligation to comply with this Intellectual Property & Brand Protection Policy.