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Terms & Conditions

Scope 

These terms and conditions govern the use of the RISE website and other IOM-branded websites. By using the websites, the user agrees to the terms and conditions contained herein.

General 

The International Organization for Migration (“IOM”) provides all materials (the “materials”) published on its websites including but not limited to texts, documents, logos, designs, visual materials, photographs and videos for informational purposes only.

IOM reserves the exclusive right, at its sole discretion, to alter, limit or discontinue its websites without notice, and shall have no obligation to take the needs of any user into consideration in connection therewith.

IOM reserves the right to deny, at its sole discretion, any user access to its websites or any portion thereof without notice.

Intellectual Property 

All intellectual property rights relating to the materials shall remain vested in IOM, unless otherwise stated.

IOM reserves the right to assert ownership of information collected on the websites.

Copyright and Permissions 

All materials are copyright of the International Organization for Migration, unless otherwise stated.  The materials may be viewed, downloaded, shared and printed for personal and non-commercial use only, without any right to sell, resell, redistribute with commercial purposes or create derivative works therefrom.

With the notable exception of media information, any other use including extraction, translation, reproduction, and distribution, in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, require the explicit prior written permission of IOM.

Permission to use materials which are not owned by IOM, must be requested from the copyright owner.

Media Information 

Press Releases, Stories and Press Briefing Notes may be reproduced freely without the right to sell or charge for its use, provided IOM is specifically and clearly identified as the source of the materials.

Videos may be shown, reproduced and/or broadcasted freely without the right to sell or charge for its use, unless otherwise stated. For non-IOM copyright video materials in broadcast quality, please refer to shot lists for information on access and restrictions.
IOM should be credited as the source, unless otherwise stated. The user must include the URL of the materials, as well as the following credit line: © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 20xx.

Mention of IOM as the source of the materials shall not be made in any way that would implicitly or explicitly assert or suggest endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation by IOM.

IOM Publications 

To request permission to extract, translate, copy or reproduce any materials contained in an IOM publication for commercial or non-commercial purposes, please complete the “Permission to Reproduce” form and send it to:

  • International Organization for Migration
  • Publications Unit
  • 17 route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva, 19 Switzerland
  • E-mail: publications@iom.int
  • Fax: +41 22 798 6150

For permission to copy, translate or reproduce an article published in IOM’s International Migration Journal, please contact:

IOM Photographs 

To request permission to use a photograph, please contact:

  • International Organization for Migration (IOM)
  • Image Library
  • Manila Administrative Centre, 25th Floor Tower 6789,
  • Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
  • Fax: +63 2 848 1257
  • E-mail: imagelibrary@iom.int

To request permission to use photographs from the IOM Image Library, please use the Library’s electronic permission form.

RISE & IOM Logo 

To request permission to use the IOM or RISE logo, please contact:

  • International Organization for Migration
  • Publications Unit
  • 17 route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva, 19 Switzerland
  • E-mail: publications@iom.int
  • Fax: +41 22 798 6150

Other Materials  

To request permission to use any other materials, please contact:

  • International Organization for Migration (IOM)
  • Online Communications Unit
  • Manila Administrative Centre, 25th Floor Tower 6789,
  • Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
  • Fax: +63 2 848 1257
  • E-mail: ocu@iom.int

Linking to the IOM Website 

Other websites may link to IOM websites without seeking the permission of IOM. However, such links must clearly identify IOM as the source of the information displayed and preserve the integrity of the IOM web pages without alteration.

Contact 

If you have any questions or concerns about these terms and conditions please contact:

  • Online Communications Unit
  • International Organization for Migration (IOM)
  • Manila Administrative Centre, 25th Floor Tower 6789,
  • Ayala Avenue, 1226 Makati City, Philippines
  • Fax: +63 2 848 1257
  • E-mail: ocu@iom.int

Notification of Changes 

IOM reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any time, without notice.
IOM will post changes to these terms and conditions at: terms-conditions

Miscellaneous 

Nothing in these terms and conditions affects the privileges and immunities enjoyed by IOM as an intergovernmental organization.

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