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<h1>Copyright and Licensing Policy</h1>
<p>Betta Open Ltd is committed to promoting open access publishing and ensuring transparent handling of intellectual property rights through clear copyright and licensing guidelines.</p>
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<h3>In this section:</h3>
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<li><a href="open-access.html">Open Access Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="generative-ai.html">Generative AI & Automation Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="advertising.html">Advertising Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="archiving.html">Archiving & Preservation Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="appeal-complaints.html">Appeal & Complaints Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="peer-review.html">Peer Review Policy</a></li>
<li><a href="roles-editors.html">Roles & Responsibilities of Editors</a></li>
<li><a href="copyright-licensing.html">Copyright & Licensing Policy</a></li>
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>At Betta Open Ltd (“Betta”), we are committed to advancing open access publishing, enabling researchers to freely share and access high-quality academic content. This policy outlines how copyright and licensing are managed in alignment with international best practices.</p>
<h3>Ownership of Copyright</h3>
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<li><strong>Copyright Transfer:</strong> Authors retain copyright but grant Betta the license to publish their article under the terms outlined in this policy upon submission.</li>
<li><strong>Original Work:</strong> Authors must confirm that their manuscript is original and that all third-party content permissions have been properly obtained.</li>
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<h3>Open Access Licensing</h3>
<p>Betta Open Publishing (BOP) follows an open-access model where all articles are freely accessible upon publication. Authors can select from the following Creative Commons (CC) licenses:</p>
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<li><strong>CC BY (Attribution):</strong> Allows reuse and adaptation, including commercial, with proper credit.</li>
<li><strong>CC BY-SA (Attribution-ShareAlike):</strong> Allows remixing under identical license terms with attribution.</li>
<li><strong>CC BY-ND (Attribution-NoDerivatives):</strong> Allows redistribution without modification, with attribution.</li>
<li><strong>CC BY-NC (Attribution-NonCommercial):</strong> Allows adaptation for non-commercial purposes with credit.</li>
<li><strong>CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike):</strong> Allows non-commercial adaptation under same terms.</li>
<li><strong>CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives):</strong> Allows sharing without modification for non-commercial use, with attribution.</li>
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<p><strong>Default License:</strong> If no license is specified, the CC BY license is automatically applied.</p>
<h3>Copyright and Moral Rights</h3>
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<li><strong>Moral Rights:</strong> Authors retain moral rights, including attribution and objection to derogatory modification.</li>
<li><strong>Modification of Work:</strong> Post-publication updates or corrections will be marked clearly and remain under the same license.</li>
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<h3>Preprint and Postprint Policy</h3>
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<li><strong>Preprints:</strong> Authors may post preprints on public repositories before or during review without restriction.</li>
<li><strong>Postprints:</strong> Authors may share the final published version on repositories or personal sites under the chosen license.</li>
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<h3>Author’s Rights</h3>
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<li><strong>Right to Reuse:</strong> Authors may reuse their work in future publications with proper citation.</li>
<li><strong>Right to Share:</strong> Authors can distribute their work to peers and students according to the license terms.</li>
<li><strong>Right to Archive:</strong> Authors may deposit a version of their article in institutional or personal repositories.</li>
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<h3>Publisher’s Rights</h3>
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<li><strong>Right to Publish and License:</strong> Betta holds the exclusive right to publish and distribute the article under the chosen license.</li>
<li><strong>Right to Promote and Distribute:</strong> Betta may promote published works through various media and indexing services.</li>
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<h3>Third-Party Content and Permissions</h3>
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<li><strong>Permissions:</strong> Authors are responsible for securing permissions for any third-party materials used.</li>
<li><strong>Attribution:</strong> Any reused materials must include proper citations and license notices.</li>
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<h3>Commercial Use and Distribution</h3>
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<li><strong>Author Awareness:</strong> Authors should note that certain licenses permit commercial reuse of their work.</li>
<li><strong>Publisher’s Use:</strong> Betta may engage in commercial distribution partnerships consistent with open-access principles.</li>
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<h3>Retraction, Modification, and Licensing Updates</h3>
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<li><strong>Retraction:</strong> Retracted works remain in the archive with a visible notice explaining the reason.</li>
<li><strong>License Updates:</strong> Any future licensing changes apply only to new versions; previous versions retain their original license.</li>
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<h3>Dispute Resolution</h3>
<p>In cases of copyright or licensing disputes, Betta will work with all relevant parties to achieve an equitable resolution in compliance with applicable laws.</p>
<h3>Legal Compliance</h3>
<p>Betta complies with all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Submission of manuscripts implies compliance with these legal standards.</p>
<h3>Review and Updating of Policy</h3>
<p>This policy is periodically reviewed and updated to remain consistent with evolving copyright legislation and best industry practices.</p>
<p><em>Most recent version: 24th October, 2024</em></p>
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