Licensing Policy

1. License Options:

The "Journal for Current Sign" (JCS) offers two licensing options for authors to publish their work:

• Non-Exclusive License: This is the default license granted to authors upon publication. JCS retains the non-exclusive right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and adapt the work for the purposes of the journal in all formats (online, print, etc.). Authors retain copyright of their work and are free to share and re-publish it elsewhere, as long as they clearly acknowledge the original publication in JCS.
• Open Access License: Authors can choose to publish their work under a Creative Commons license (e.g., CC BY-NC), which allows for wider dissemination and access to the research. Under this option, authors grant a non-exclusive, irrevocable license to everyone to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the work, subject to the terms of the chosen license. Authors still retain copyright but give up some control over how their work is used.

2. Embargo Period:

• For non-exclusive licenses, authors may self-archive their work in personal or institutional repositories after a designated embargo period (e.g., 6 months) as specified by JCS.
• For open access licenses, the embargo period may vary depending on the chosen Creative Commons license. Some licenses allow immediate open access, while others have shorter or longer embargo periods.

3. Author Warranties:

• 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.
• Authors are responsible for obtaining any necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted material in their work.
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy and validity of the information presented in their work.

4. Additional Considerations:

• JCS encourages authors to consult the journal's website or contact the editors for the most up-to-date information on licensing policies.
• These guidelines are intended to be informative but do not constitute legal advice. Authors should seek legal counsel if they have any questions or concerns regarding copyright or intellectual property rights.
• JCS may have specific requirements or restrictions for certain types of content, such as data sets or multimedia objects. Authors should consult the journal's submission guidelines for more information.