COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
Copyright Statement for Language Bridge Academic Journal
1. Copyright Ownership
1.1 Author Rights:
- Authors retain full copyright of their work. By submitting a manuscript to Language Bridge Academic Journal, authors grant Language Bridge Academic Journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the work in all formats (print and electronic) and to make it accessible to a broader audience.
- Authors are free to use their work in other publications, presentations, or materials, provided the original publication in Language Bridge Academic Journal is properly cited.
1.2 Publisher Rights:
- Language Bridge Academic Journal retains the rights to the layout, formatting, and design of the published work.
- The publisher also holds the rights to distribute the work globally in any form or medium, now known or developed in the future.
2. License Agreement
2.1 Creative Commons License:
- All works published in Language Bridge Academic Journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), unless otherwise specified. This license permits others to remix, adapt, and build upon the work non-commercially, provided they credit the author(s) and apply the same license to derivative works.
2.2 Terms of the License:
- Attribution: Authors and users must give proper credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if modifications were made. This should not suggest endorsement by the licensor.
- Non-Commercial: The material cannot be used for commercial purposes.
- ShareAlike: Any adaptations or derivatives must be licensed under identical terms.
3. Author Warranties and Responsibilities
3.1 Originality and Plagiarism:
- Authors affirm that their work is original, has not been previously published, and contains no unlawful statements.
- Authors must obtain all necessary permissions for any third-party materials included in their submission.
3.2 Conflicts of Interest:
- Authors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest that may compromise the integrity or impartiality of their research.
3.3 Data and Material Accessibility:
- Authors must ensure that all supporting data and materials are accessible for review and use by other researchers, within the bounds of legal and ethical considerations.
4. Usage Rights and Permissions
4.1 Author Reuse:
- Authors may use their published work for educational or non-commercial purposes without prior permission, provided proper citation is given to Language Bridge Academic Journal.
4.2 Third-Party Permissions:
- For uses beyond the Creative Commons license, such as commercial reuse or distribution, explicit permission must be obtained from Language Bridge Academic Journal.
5. Digital Archiving and Preservation
5.1 Archiving Policy:
- Language Bridge Academic Journal is committed to ensuring long-term access and preservation of all content published in Language Bridge Academic Journal. Articles are archived in trusted repositories and digital archives to guarantee availability over time.