Copyright Notice

Effective date: March 23, 2026

1. Ownership

All original content published on counssia.com — including but not limited to written works, memoir excerpts, short stories, plays, song lyrics, musical compositions, recordings, photographs, visual artwork, and all other creative materials — is the exclusive intellectual property of Counssia Touré and is protected under the Canadian Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) and international copyright conventions including the Berne Convention.

2. What Is Protected

The following categories of content are protected and may not be reproduced, distributed, publicly performed, displayed, adapted, or used in any derivative work without prior written permission: all written text including memoir chapters, short fiction, and plays; all song lyrics and musical compositions; all photographs and portraits of Counssia Touré; the name, brand identity, and visual design of counssia.com; and all audio and video recordings linked to or embedded on this site.

3. Permitted Use

You may share links to this website and quote brief passages (no more than 50 words) for the purpose of commentary, criticism, or news reporting, provided that clear attribution is given to Counssia Touré and a link to the original source on counssia.com is included. Any use beyond this requires explicit written consent from Counssia Touré.

4. Memoir & Literary Works

The memoir, short stories, and plays published on or referenced through this site are original literary works authored by Counssia Touré. These works are registered under Canadian copyright law from the moment of their creation. Any reproduction, adaptation, translation, or distribution of these works — in whole or in part — without written authorisation constitutes copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

5. Music & Recordings

All musical compositions, lyrics, and recordings created by Counssia Touré are protected by copyright. This includes both the underlying musical work and the sound recording. Streaming or listening through linked platforms is subject to those platforms' own terms of service. Downloading, copying, or distributing recordings without authorisation is strictly prohibited.

6. Reporting Infringement

If you believe that your copyright has been infringed by content on this site, or if you have identified content on this site used without proper authorisation, please contact us immediately at [email protected] with a description of the material in question and the relevant URLs. We take all infringement reports seriously and will respond within 10 business days.

7. Enforcement

Unauthorised reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of any content from this site may result in legal action under the Copyright Act and applicable civil law. Counssia Touré reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies, including injunctive relief and claims for damages, in response to infringement.

8. Contact

For licensing inquiries, permissions, or copyright concerns, please contact [email protected].