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Copyright & Licensing

Copyright and licensing information for published content.

Copyright & Licensing

Effective Date: 25 February 2025 | Last Updated: 19 February 2025

1. Introduction

This Copyright & Licensing Policy governs the ownership, use, and distribution of content published by Ellinger Publishing Media (“we”, “our”, or “us”) through its journals, platforms, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By submitting, publishing, or accessing content, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Unless otherwise specified, authors retain copyright in their published works. By submitting a manuscript and upon acceptance for publication, authors grant Ellinger Publishing Media a non-exclusive, worldwide, irrevocable license to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, and archive the work in all formats and media.

3. Licensing of Published Content

Published articles may be made available under an open access license. Unless otherwise stated, content is distributed under the terms of a Creative Commons license, which permits use, sharing, and distribution subject to appropriate attribution and compliance with the specific license terms.

Authors will be informed of the applicable license at the time of publication.

4. Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

  • Share and distribute their published work in accordance with the applicable license
  • Deposit their work in institutional or subject repositories
  • Use their work for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes
  • Reuse portions of their work in future publications, provided proper citation is given

5. User Rights and Responsibilities

Users of published content must:

  • Provide appropriate credit to the original author(s) and source
  • Include a link to the applicable license where required
  • Indicate if changes were made to the original work
  • Comply with all terms of the applicable license

Unauthorized use beyond the scope of the license is strictly prohibited.

6. Third-Party Content

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for any third-party materials (e.g., images, figures, tables) included in their submissions. Such materials may be subject to separate copyright and licensing terms.

7. Licensing Variations

Different journals or articles may be subject to different licensing terms depending on editorial policies, funding requirements, or author agreements. The specific license applicable to each article will be clearly indicated on the publication.

8. Permissions and Reuse

Requests for permissions beyond the scope of the applicable license should be directed to Ellinger Publishing Media at the contact details provided below. We reserve the right to grant or deny such requests at our discretion.

We respect intellectual property rights and take allegations of copyright infringement seriously. If you believe that any content on the Services infringes your copyright, please contact us with sufficient details to investigate and take appropriate action.

10. Disclaimer

While we strive to ensure proper licensing and attribution, Ellinger Publishing Media does not warrant that all content is free from third-party claims. Responsibility for ensuring compliance with copyright laws rests with the user and, where applicable, the submitting author.