Effective Date: 17 July 2026

Copyright Notice

All content published on this website, unless otherwise stated, is the property of Al-Muhibbah Open University (“AOU”) and is protected by applicable copyright, intellectual property and other relevant laws.

This protection extends to, but is not limited to:

Website design and layout
Text, articles and publications
Photographs and images
Graphics, icons and illustrations
Logos, trademarks and visual identity
Audio and video materials
Digital downloads
Academic publications
Course and learning materials
Research outputs
Databases and digital collections
Software, code and website functionality

Permitted Use

Visitors may access, view, download and print materials from this website for:

Personal use
Educational use
Non-commercial research
Private study

provided that:

the content remains unaltered;
all copyright notices remain intact; and
Al-Muhibbah Open University is acknowledged as the original source where appropriate.

Prohibited Use

Unless prior written permission has been obtained from the University, you may not:

Copy or reproduce website content for commercial purposes.
Modify, edit or adapt any material.
Publish or redistribute website content.
Sell, licence or commercially exploit any content.
Remove copyright notices or branding.
Create derivative works based on University materials.
Use the University’s name, logo or branding in a manner that suggests endorsement or affiliation.
Reproduce substantial portions of course materials, research publications or digital resources.

Unauthorised use of University content may constitute copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

Trademarks

The names Al-Muhibbah Open University, AOU, the University logo and other associated names, marks and visual identities are valuable assets of the University.

They may not be reproduced, modified or used without prior written permission, except where permitted by applicable law.

Nothing contained on this website grants any licence or right to use the University’s trademarks without express written authorisation.

Third-Party Content

Some content made available through this website may belong to third parties, including:

Research publishers
Library database providers
Technology partners
Government agencies
Media organisations
External contributors

Such materials remain the intellectual property of their respective owners and are subject to their own copyright terms and licensing conditions.

Digital Library Resources

Access to electronic books, journals, research databases and other licensed digital resources is provided solely for authorised educational, teaching and research purposes.

Users must comply with the licence agreements governing these resources and must not:

Share licensed content unlawfully;
Download excessive quantities of materials;
Circumvent access controls; or
Redistribute licensed content without permission.

Misuse may result in suspension of access and other disciplinary or legal action.

Academic Materials

Course notes, lecture recordings, presentations, assessments and other teaching materials made available by the University remain the intellectual property of Al-Muhibbah Open University or the respective authors unless otherwise stated.

Students may use these materials only for their personal study and educational purposes.

Unauthorised copying, distribution or commercial use is prohibited.

Requests for Permission

Requests to reproduce, republish, translate or otherwise use copyrighted materials owned by Al-Muhibbah Open University should be submitted in writing.

For copyright enquiries, please contact:

ICT Directorate
Al-Muhibbah Open University

Email: ict@aou.edu.ng

Permission requests should include:

The material you wish to use.
The purpose of the request.
Where and how the material will be published or distributed.
Whether the intended use is commercial or non-commercial.

Copyright Infringement

If you believe that material published on this website infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please notify the University by providing:

Your full name and contact details.
A description of the copyrighted work.
The location of the material on this website.
Evidence of ownership or authority to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
A statement confirming that the information provided is accurate.

The University will review all legitimate notices and take appropriate action where necessary.

Changes to this Notice

Al-Muhibbah Open University may update this Copyright Notice from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, institutional policies or operational requirements.

The most current version will always be published on this page with its effective date.

Protecting Knowledge, Respecting Creativity

Al-Muhibbah Open University values creativity, innovation and academic integrity. We encourage the responsible use of knowledge while respecting the intellectual property rights of the University, our students, researchers, staff and partners.