Copyright Policy for International Medical Journal of Health (IMJH)
Open Access Copyright
All articles are published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
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1. Licensing Terms
CC BY 4.0 License
- Share – copy and redistribute
- Adapt – remix, transform, build upon
- For any purpose
- Even commercially
CC BY 4.0
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0
2. Copyright Transfer
| Copyright Aspect | Author Rights | Journal Rights |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright Ownership | Authors retain copyright | Exclusive publishing license |
| Distribution Rights | Can share personally | Exclusive first publication |
| Adaptation Rights | Can create derivatives | CC BY applies to all uses |
| Commercial Rights | Can use commercially | CC BY allows commercial use |
Copyright Agreement
Upon manuscript acceptance, authors must sign a copyright agreement granting IMJH exclusive publishing rights under CC BY 4.0 license.
4. User Rights
User Rights Under CC BY 4.0
Permitted Uses:
- Read and download articles
- Share with others
- Use in teaching
- Include in research
- Adapt and build upon
- Commercial use
Requirements:
- Provide proper attribution
- Indicate if changes were made
- Link to CC BY 4.0 license
- No additional restrictions
- Do not suggest endorsement
- Respect moral rights
Attribution Required: All uses must include proper citation: Authors. Year. Title. International Medical Journal of Health, Volume(Issue), Pages. DOI. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
5. Third-Party Material
| Material Type | Author Responsibility | License Status |
|---|---|---|
| Previously Published Figures | Obtain permission from copyright holder | May have different license |
| Patient Photographs | Obtain written consent | Not covered by CC BY |
| Copyrighted Tests | Obtain permission for reproduction | Original copyright applies |
| Software Screenshots | Check license terms | Fair use may apply |
6. Copyright Infringement
Infringement Actions
- DMCA takedown notices
- Legal action for damages
- Publication of correction
- Article retraction
- Author sanctions
- Institutional notification
Reporting Infringement
Report To:
Required Information:
- Infringing material location
- Original material identification
- Contact information
- Statement of good faith belief
Policy Enforcement
IMJH takes copyright infringement seriously. Authors are responsible for ensuring their work does not infringe others' copyright. Users must respect CC BY 4.0 terms.
Policy Summary
Key Copyright Terms:
- ✓ CC BY 4.0 license applies to all articles
- ✓ Authors retain copyright
- ✓ Users may share and adapt with attribution
- ✓ Commercial use permitted
- ✓ Third-party material requires permission
- ✓ Proper attribution required for all uses