Licensing Policy

Introduction

This Licensing Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of content published in the International Bulletin of History and Social Science (the "Bulletin"). The Bulletin is a scholarly journal dedicated to the dissemination of research in the fields of history and social science.

2. Copyright Ownership

  • Authors: Copyright in all original articles, reviews, and other content submitted to the Bulletin shall remain with the authors. By submitting their work to the Bulletin, authors grant the Bulletin a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display their work in any and all media, including electronic formats.
  • Bulletin: Copyright in the Bulletin itself, including its design, layout, and compilation of articles, shall be owned by the [Bulletin's Publishing Institution].

3. Permissions

  • Reproduction: Individuals may reproduce portions of the Bulletin for personal, non-commercial use, provided that appropriate attribution is given.
  • Commercial Use: Any commercial use of the Bulletin's content, including but not limited to reproduction, distribution, or modification, requires prior written permission from the Bulletin's Publishing Institution.
  • Educational Use: Educational institutions may reproduce portions of the Bulletin for classroom use, provided that appropriate attribution is given.

4. Open Access

The Bulletin may adopt an open access policy, making its content freely available to the public without requiring a subscription. If an open access policy is in place, the specific terms and conditions will be clearly stated.

5. Author Rights

Authors retain certain rights, including the right to:

  • Retain copyright ownership of their work.
  • Make use of their work in future publications or presentations.
  • Grant further permissions for the use of their work.

6. Disclaimer

The Bulletin's Publishing Institution does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content published in the Bulletin. The views expressed in the Bulletin are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Publishing Institution.

7. Amendments

The Bulletin's Publishing Institution reserves the right to amend this Licensing Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Bulletin's website.

8. Governing Law

This Licensing Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction]. Any disputes arising under or in connection with this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Jurisdiction].