Terms of Use

Copyright policy

The Content of the OSCE websites or its related pages is owned or licensed by the OSCE, subject to copyright and other intellectual property rights under applicable law. For the purposes of this Copyright Policy, “Content” means all text, data, graphics, photographs, infographics, visual artwork, audio, video, files, and other materials appearing on OSCE websites or related pages, whether owned by the OSCE or licensed to it.

Are you permitted to use OSCE branding?

The OSCE’s name and emblem in all official languages of the Organization are the exclusive property of the OSCE and are protected under Article 6ter of the “Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property”. They may not be copied, reproduced, displayed or used without the express, prior written permission of the OSCE.

Under what conditions may you use OSCE content?

Written content owned by the OSCE may be used for personal or educational purposes, provided that the OSCE is appropriately credited (see below). For all other purposes, content may not be reproduced, copied, distributed, transmitted, broadcast, sold, licensed, or exploited in any way without the express prior written permission of the OSCE. For any use of content that is licensed by the OSCE, permission of the owner of the copyright of such content is to be sought. For the use of photographs, infographics or other visual artwork please read the visual artwork section.

You obtained written permission to use OSCE Content. How do you credit the OSCE?

For written content, the OSCE, the publication, page, and the author of the originating text must be cited. For the use of photographs, infographics or other visual artwork please read the visual artwork section.

Is there a dedicated copyright policy for photographs, infographics or other visual artwork?

All photographs, infographics or other visual artwork (collectively known as “Visuals”), unless expressly credited otherwise, remain the sole property of the OSCE and are subject to copyright.

For Visuals credited to the OSCE, the OSCE grants a non‑exclusive, revocable, non‑commercial, no‑derivatives permission to reproduce and distribute them, provided that the OSCE and, if applicable, the photographer or creator are credited in the following manner: ©OSCE/photographer or creator name. This permission is granted under OSCE copyright policy and does not create contractual rights.

This permission also does not allow alteration, adaptation or commercial use of OSCE Visuals and does not imply any waiver of OSCE privileges and immunities.

For Visuals not credited to the OSCE, you must seek permission directly from the original photographer, creator or agency, as shown in the credits.