Licensing Policy

Introduction

The Urdu Research Journal KATIB (hereinafter referred to as "the Journal") is committed to disseminating high-quality research in the field of Urdu studies. This Licensing Policy outlines the terms and conditions governing the copyright and usage rights associated with the articles published in the Journal.

Copyright

  1. Author Copyright: Authors retain copyright ownership of their articles. By submitting an article for publication in the Journal, authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to publish, distribute, and reproduce the article in print and electronic formats.
  2. Journal Copyright: The Journal holds the copyright to the collective work, including the compilation and arrangement of articles.

Licensing

  1. Open Access: The Journal adopts an Open Access policy, making articles freely available to the public without requiring subscription fees or paywalls.
  2. Creative Commons License: Articles published in the Journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license. This license permits others to share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, as long as the original author and source are credited, the work is not used for commercial purposes, and any adaptations or new creations are licensed under the same terms.  
  3. Author Rights: Authors retain the right to:
    • Reuse their article in other publications or presentations.
    • Post their article on their personal website or institutional repository, provided that the Journal is properly cited and linked to the original publication.
    • Enter into separate agreements for the commercial use of their article, provided that the Journal's copyright and the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license are acknowledged.

Permissions

  1. Third-Party Materials: Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials from other sources.
  2. Requests for Permissions: Requests for permission to reproduce or distribute materials from the Journal should be directed to the Journal's editorial office.

Disclaimer

The Journal makes no warranty, express or implied, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the articles. The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal or its editorial board.  

Revisions

The Journal reserves the right to modify this Licensing Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on the Journal's website.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this Licensing Policy, please contact: [Journal's Name] [Contact Information]

Note: It is highly recommended to consult with legal counsel to ensure that this policy complies with all relevant copyright laws and regulations in your jurisdiction.