License Agreement

This License Agreement outlines the terms under which authors submit their manuscripts to Scripown Journals, ensuring clarity on copyright, licensing and distribution rights.

1. Copyright Ownership

  • Authors retain full copyright of their submitted and published work.
  • By submitting their manuscript, authors grant Scripown Journals a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the work while ensuring proper attribution.
  • The submitted manuscript must be original and should not infringe upon any third-party copyrights or intellectual property rights.

2. License Terms

All published works in Scripown Journals are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0).

License Details: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/

This means:
✅ Authors allow readers to read, download, copy, distribute, and share the work.
✅ Readers can adapt or remix the work for non-commercial purposes, provided proper credit is given.
❌ Commercial use of the article requires permission from the author or publisher.
❌ Any reuse must include appropriate citation and acknowledgment of the original publication in [Journal Name].

3. Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original, unpublished and not under review elsewhere.
  • All co-authors have agreed to the submission and publication terms.
  • They have ethical clearance (if applicable) for research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data.
  • Any third-party content (figures, tables, or data) used has the necessary permissions and attributions.

4. Self-Archiving Policy

Authors are encouraged to self-archive their published articles in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Personal websites
  • Preprint servers

They must link to the final published version in Scripown Journals for proper citation and attribution.

5. Commercial Use & Permissions

For commercial use, translations, or reproductions, third parties must seek approval from the journal editorial office or the corresponding author.

6. Agreement Acceptance

By submitting a manuscript to Scripown Journals, the author(s) agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this License Agreement.

For any queries regarding copyright or permissions, please contact: editors@scripown.com