Copyright Policy
Policy Statement
The International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research (IJOEAR) respects intellectual property rights and expects all authors, reviewers, and users to do the same. This Copyright Policy governs copyright ownership, infringement procedures, and legal compliance for all content published by IJOEAR.
Copyright Ownership
Understanding copyright ownership for published content:
Published Articles
Upon acceptance and signing of the Copyright Transfer Agreement (CTA), IJOEAR is granted exclusive publishing rights. Authors retain the right to be credited as the original creators under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
Journal Content
The compilation of articles (journal issue) as a whole is protected by copyright owned by AD Publications (publisher). Individual articles are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Website Content
All website content, including text, graphics, logos, and design elements, is the property of IJOEAR/AD Publications unless otherwise noted.
Third-Party Content
Third-party content used with permission retains its original copyright. Authors are responsible for obtaining and documenting such permissions.
Important: Copyright ownership does not transfer to IJOEAR for the underlying intellectual property (e.g., research data, methodologies, patents). Authors retain these rights.
Copyright Infringement
IJOEAR takes copyright infringement seriously. The following actions may constitute infringement:
Copying and redistributing articles for commercial purposes without permission.
Translating, adapting, or modifying articles without permission.
Removing or altering copyright statements, DOI links, or attribution.
Using articles for commercial purposes beyond the CC BY-NC-ND license.
DMCA Compliance
IJOEAR complies with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and responds to valid copyright infringement notices.
| DMCA Element | IJOEAR Compliance |
|---|---|
| Designated Agent | IJOEAR has designated a Copyright Agent to receive infringement notices |
| Notice Requirements | We follow statutory requirements for valid DMCA notices |
| Counter-Notice | We accept counter-notices from affected parties |
| Repeat Infringer Policy | We terminate access for repeat infringers |
| Safe Harbor | We comply with DMCA safe harbor provisions for hosted content |
DMCA Designated Agent Contact: For DMCA notices, please use the contact information provided in the "Filing a Copyright Claim" section below.
Filing a Copyright Claim (DMCA Takedown Notice)
If you believe that content published by IJOEAR infringes your copyright, please submit a written DMCA takedown notice containing the following information:
Required Elements for a Valid DMCA Notice
- Your physical or electronic signature (or signature of authorized agent).
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed.
- Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing (URL or specific location).
- Your contact information (name, address, telephone number, email address).
- A statement that you have a good faith belief that use is not authorized.
- A statement that the information is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
Send notices to: info@ijoear.com with subject line "DMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE"
Important Warnings
- Filing false DMCA notices may result in legal liability (including costs and attorneys' fees).
- IJOEAR will process valid notices within 5-7 business days.
- The alleged infringing party will be notified of the takedown.
Counter-Notice Procedure
If your content was removed due to a DMCA takedown notice and you believe the removal was mistaken, you may file a counter-notice.
Required Elements for a Valid Counter-Notice
- Your physical or electronic signature.
- Identification of the material that was removed and its location before removal.
- A statement under penalty of perjury that you have a good faith belief the material was removed due to mistake or misidentification.
- Your name, address, telephone number, and email address.
- A statement consenting to jurisdiction of the federal district court in your location.
Send counter-notices to: info@ijoear.com with subject line "DMCA COUNTER-NOTICE"
Upon receipt of a valid counter-notice, IJOEAR will forward it to the original claimant. If the claimant does not file a court action within 10-14 business days, the removed content may be restored.
Repeat Infringers Policy
IJOEAR maintains a zero-tolerance policy for repeat copyright infringement.
| Number of Valid Infringements | Consequence |
|---|---|
| 1st Valid Infringement | Written warning; removal of infringing content; account flagged |
| 2nd Valid Infringement | Account suspension for 6 months; all submissions on hold |
| 3rd Valid Infringement | Permanent account termination; reporting to COPE and institution |
Notification of Repeat Infringement
Repeat infringers will be notified in writing. Termination of access applies to the individual and all associated accounts (including co-authors in cases of collusion).
Legal Jurisdiction
Copyright matters relating to IJOEAR are governed by the following legal framework:
Governing Law
Indian Copyright Act, 1957 (as amended) and international copyright treaties (Berne Convention, Universal Copyright Convention).
Jurisdiction
Courts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India have exclusive jurisdiction over copyright disputes involving IJOEAR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Copyright Agent / Designated Agent for DMCA
For all copyright-related matters, including DMCA takedown notices, counter-notices, and permission requests, please contact our designated Copyright Agent.
+91-7665235235
Subject Line Guidelines:
- DMCA TAKEDOWN NOTICE: [Work Title]
- DMCA COUNTER-NOTICE: [Work Title]
- COPYRIGHT PERMISSION REQUEST: [Description]
- COPYRIGHT QUERY: [Brief Subject]
