This Copyright Policy (“Policy”) governs the submission, publication, and usage of research papers and other scholarly works (“Works”) submitted by authors (“Author(s)”) to [www.rangalawfirm.com] (“Website”, “We”, “Our”), which is an online platform for publication of legal research.
By submitting any Work to this Website, the Author(s) agree to the terms and conditions set forth below.
1. OWNERSHIP OF COPYRIGHT
1.1 The Author(s) shall retain the copyright in their submitted Work in accordance with Section 17 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (India), which vests the first ownership of copyright in the author of the work, unless there is an agreement to the contrary.
1.2 However, by submitting the Work to this Website, the Author(s) grant the Website an exclusive license to publish, reproduce, display, and distribute the Work in any format (digital or print), worldwide and in perpetuity.
2. EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO PUBLISH
2.1 The Author(s) agree that the Work submitted to the Website shall not be published, hosted, or made available on any other website, journal, platform, or medium — whether online or offline — without the prior written consent of the Website.
2.2 Any violation of this exclusivity clause shall be treated as a breach of contract and may result in removal of the Work and/or legal action.
3. WARRANTIES AND INDEMNITY
3.1 The Author(s) warrant that:
– The Work is original and authored solely by them.
– The Work does not infringe upon any existing copyright, trademark, or any other intellectual property rights of any third party.
– The Work has not been previously published in any form elsewhere.
3.2 The Author(s) shall be solely liable for any claim, dispute, or legal action arising out of:
– Plagiarism,
– Copyright infringement,
– Defamation,
– Violation of third-party rights.
3.3 The Author(s) shall indemnify and hold harmless the Website, its owners, editors, and affiliates from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from or related to the submitted Work.
4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY OF THE WEBSITE
4.1 The Website shall not be held liable for any infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights contained within the Works submitted by the Author(s).
4.2 The Website acts solely as a publishing platform and does not assume responsibility for verifying originality or ownership of the submitted content.
5. USE BY THIRD PARTIES
5.1 Readers and third parties may access the Work only for personal, non-commercial, educational, or research purposes. Any reproduction or redistribution of the Work must comply with Indian copyright law, including Section 52 of the Copyright Act, 1957, which specifies acts not constituting infringement (e.g., fair dealing for research).
6. EDITORIAL RIGHTS
6.1 The Website’s Editorial Team reserves the right to review, edit, or modify the content of submitted Works in cases where plagiarism, academic misconduct, or unethical referencing is detected. Such editorial intervention shall be limited to ensuring compliance with ethical publication standards without altering the substance of the research.
7. ARBITRATION CLAUSE
7.1 Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Policy, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration in accordance with the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
7.2 The seat and venue of arbitration shall be Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
7.3 The arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in the English language, by a sole arbitrator mutually appointed by the parties.
8. GOVERNING LAW
8.1 This Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, including the provisions of the Copyright Act, 1957, as amended from time to time.
9. MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 The Website reserves the right to modify this Policy at any time without prior notice. The updated Policy shall be posted on the Website and shall be effective immediately upon posting.
9.2 Submission of a Work to the Website implies that the Author(s) have read, understood, and agreed to this Policy in its entirety.
REFERENCES:
– Section 17, Copyright Act, 1957: First ownership of copyright vests in the author.
– Section 52, Copyright Act, 1957: Exceptions — acts not constituting infringement.
– Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996: Governs arbitration procedure and enforceability.