Confmeets Publishing is committed to protecting intellectual property rights while promoting the responsible dissemination of scholarly knowledge through open-access publishing. This Copyright Policy outlines the ownership of published works, publishing rights, licensing terms, reuse permissions, and the responsibilities of authors and users. It ensures transparency, legal clarity, and compliance with internationally recognized scholarly publishing standards.

Copyright Ownership

Authors retain the copyright to their original scholarly work published in journals hosted by Confmeets Publishing. Copyright remains with the author(s) unless otherwise agreed in writing.

By submitting and publishing a manuscript, authors grant Confmeets Publishing a non-exclusive publishing license to:

• Publish and distribute the accepted work in electronic and online formats.
• Assign and maintain persistent identifiers, including Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs).
• Archive, preserve, and disseminate the published article through indexing services, repositories, and digital preservation systems.
• Promote and make the published content discoverable through scholarly communication platforms.

Authors remain the legal copyright holders of their published work.

Publishing License

Upon acceptance for publication, authors grant Confmeets Publishing the necessary rights to publish, reproduce, archive, distribute, and preserve the accepted manuscript in accordance with the journal's publishing policies.

The publishing license enables the Publisher to:

• Publish the article in print (where applicable) and electronic formats.
• Host and distribute the final published version through the journal website.
• Deposit metadata with indexing and abstracting services.
• Archive published content through recognized preservation systems.
• Promote and disseminate scholarly content globally.

The publishing license does not transfer copyright ownership to the Publisher.

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)

All articles published by Confmeets Publishing are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License.

The CC BY 4.0 License allows anyone to:

• Read and download published articles without restriction.
• Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• Share articles for educational, research, and professional purposes.
• Adapt, translate, remix, transform, and build upon the published work.
• Reuse the content for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.

These permissions are granted provided that:

• Appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and source.
• A citation to the published article is included.
• A link to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License is provided.
• Any modifications made to the original work are clearly indicated.

Official License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).

Author Rights

Authors publishing with Confmeets Publishing retain important rights to their scholarly work, including the right to:

• Retain copyright ownership.
• Share the published Version of Record through personal, institutional, or subject repositories.
• Reuse their work in future books, theses, educational materials, or presentations.
• Distribute the article through professional networking platforms, where permitted.
• Present and promote the published work at conferences, seminars, and academic events.

These rights are maintained while preserving the integrity of the published scholarly record.

Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted content:

• Represent original scholarly work.
• Do not infringe the intellectual property rights of others.
• Properly acknowledge all sources through accurate citation.
• Include necessary permissions for third-party material.
• Comply with applicable ethical and legal requirements.
• Accurately identify all contributing authors.

Authors remain responsible for the content they submit and publish.

Third-Party Material

Where manuscripts include material owned by third parties including figures, tables, photographs, illustrations, datasets, or other copyrighted content, authors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions before publication.

Appropriate acknowledgements and copyright notices must accompany such material where required.

Permissions and Attribution

Content published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License may be reused without prior permission provided users:

• Properly acknowledge the original author(s).
• Cite the original publication.
• Include a reference to the CC BY 4.0 License.
• Clearly indicate whether modifications have been made.

Proper attribution preserves academic integrity and ensures recognition of the original scholarly contribution.

Licensing and Reuse

• Reading and downloading.
• Copying and redistribution.
• Educational use.
• Research and scholarly reuse.
• Adaptation and translation.
• Commercial and non-commercial reuse.

All reuse must comply with the attribution requirements specified by the license.

Repository Policy

Repository deposits should include complete bibliographic information, DOI, and a link to the published article.

Preprint Sharing

Confmeets Publishing supports responsible preprint sharing.

Authors may post their manuscript on recognized preprint servers before submission, provided that:

• The existence of the preprint is disclosed during submission.
• The manuscript is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere.

Following publication, the preprint record is updated with a citation and DOI linking to the final published article.

Scholarly Sharing and Academic Use

Authors may use published content for legitimate scholarly purposes, including:

• Teaching and classroom instruction.
• Academic presentations.
• Research collaboration.
• Institutional reporting.
• Professional development.
• Scientific communication.

Such use should include appropriate acknowledgment of the original publication.

Preservation of the Scholarly Record

Confmeets Publishing is committed to preserving the integrity, authenticity, and long-term accessibility of published scholarly content.

Published articles may be preserved through recognized digital preservation services, institutional repositories, and archival systems to ensure continued availability for future researchers.

Copyright Infringement and Misuse

Confmeets Publishing takes allegations of copyright infringement and misuse seriously.

Reported concerns relating to unauthorized reproduction, improper attribution, plagiarism, or other copyright violations will be reviewed in accordance with applicable publishing policies and relevant legal requirements. Appropriate corrective action will be taken where necessary.

Requests for Permissions

Requests to reuse material beyond the permissions granted under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License should be directed to the editorial office.

Each request will be evaluated on its individual merits and applicable copyright considerations.

Compliance with Funding and Institutional Requirements

Confmeets Publishing supports compliance with the open-access policies of research funders, academic institutions, and governmental organizations.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that their manuscripts satisfy applicable funding mandates, repository requirements, and institutional open-access policies prior to publication.

Contact Information

Questions regarding copyright, licensing, permissions, or intellectual property matters may be directed to the editorial office of the respective journal or to Confmeets Publishing through the official contact channels provided on the journal website.