Copyright and Publishing Rights
1. Copyright:
- Author Retention: Authors retain copyright of their work published in "Journal for Current Sign" (JCS).
- Non-Exclusive License: Authors grant JCS a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and adapt their work for the purposes of the journal in all formats (online, print, etc.).
- Embargo Period: Authors may self-archive their work in personal or institutional repositories after a designated embargo period (e.g., 6 months) as specified by the journal.
- Sharing and Acknowledgement: Authors are encouraged to share their work through other platforms, but must clearly acknowledge the original publication in JCS.
2. Publishing Rights:
- Exclusive Publication Period: JCS has the exclusive right to first publish the submitted work for a defined period (e.g., 1 year) from the date of acceptance.
- Re-publication: After the exclusive period, authors are free to re-publish their work elsewhere, but must credit the original publication in JCS.
- Concurrent Submissions: Authors may not submit the same work to other journals concurrently while it is under review or accepted for publication in JCS.
3. Author Warranties:
- Originality: Authors warrant that their work is original, has not been previously published elsewhere in substantially similar form, and does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights of others.
- Permissions: Authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material in their work.
- Accuracy and Validity: Authors are responsible for the accuracy and validity of the information presented in their work.
4. Open Access Option:
- JCS offers an open access option for authors to publish their work under a Creative Commons license. This allows for wider dissemination and access to the research, but may come with additional publication fees.
5. Dispute Resolution:
- Any disputes arising from copyright or publishing rights will be resolved amicably between the author(s) and the journal editors.
- If an agreement cannot be reached, the parties may seek legal counsel to resolve the dispute.
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