Brand & Media Usage

Brand & Media Usage Policy - Miri Marathon 2027

Ownership

The name “Miri Marathon,” the Miri Marathon 2027 logo, event mascot, race bib designs, finisher medals, and all associated branding, artwork, photography, and marketing materials (collectively, the “Marks”) are the property of the Miri Marathon Association (MMA) and its organizing committee.

All rights not expressly granted under this policy are reserved.

Unauthorised Use

The following are not permitted without prior written approval from MMA:

  • Using our name, logo, or branding to promote, advertise, or endorse third-party products, services, businesses, or events
  • Creating registration, recruitment (e.g. volunteers, pacers, crew), or promotional posts using our branding or materials
  • Implying sponsorship, partnership, endorsement, or official affiliation with Miri Marathon 2027 without a signed agreement
  • Reproducing our race bib designs, medal designs, or finisher certificates for any purpose
  • Using our branding in a way that is misleading, defamatory, or associates the event with unrelated causes, products, or political matters
  • Modifying our logo or marks in any way

Unauthorised use may result in confusion among participants and the public, and may expose them to fraud or scams conducted under our name.

Permitted Use

The following uses are permitted without prior approval, provided they do not imply endorsement or official affiliation:

  • Participants sharing their own race-day photos, bib numbers, medals, or results on personal social media
  • Media outlets reporting on the event using officially released press kits or materials, with appropriate credit
  • Official sponsors and partners, strictly within the scope of their signed partnership agreement
  • Non-commercial, factual mentions of the event (e.g. a blog post referencing “I ran the Miri Marathon 2027”)

Requesting Permission

To request use of Miri Marathon branding for promotional, commercial, editorial, or partnership purposes, please contact us at [email protected] with:

  • Your name/organisation
  • Intended use and platform(s)
  • Duration of use

Approved requests will receive official brand assets and usage guidelines. MMA reserves the right to approve, decline, or revoke permission at its discretion.

Verification of Official Posts

All official announcements, registration links, and promotions for Miri Marathon 2027 are published only through:

  • Website: marathonmiri.com
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirimarathon/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miri_marathon/

We do not distribute registration links, QR codes, or recruit volunteers/crew through third-party accounts, pages, or unsolicited messages. If you are unsure whether a post, page, or account is officially affiliated with Miri Marathon 2027, please verify with us directly before providing any personal information, making payment, or engaging further.

Reporting Misuse

If you come across a post, page, or account misusing Miri Marathon 2027 branding, or a suspected scam using our name, please report it to us with a screenshot and link where possible. We also encourage you to report such content directly to the relevant platform.

Enforcement

MMA actively monitors for unauthorised use of its branding. Where violations are identified, we may:

  • Request immediate takedown of the content
  • Report the account or post to the relevant platform for impersonation or intellectual property violation
  • Pursue legal action where appropriate, including under applicable Malaysian trademark and intellectual property law

Contact

For all brand usage requests, verification, or to report misuse:

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mirimarathon/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miri_marathon/