Copyright Policy

BHĀRATĀYANA

AI-Assisted Interdisciplinary Journal of Indian Knowledge Systems

BHĀRATĀYANA is committed to promoting the widest possible dissemination of scholarly knowledge while respecting the intellectual property rights of authors. This Copyright Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of authors, readers, editors, and the journal regarding published content.

1. Copyright Ownership

Authors retain the copyright of their published work.

By submitting and publishing their manuscript in BHĀRATĀYANA, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to:

• Publish the article.

• Distribute the article electronically and in print.

• Archive the article for long-term preservation.

• Include the article in indexing and abstracting services.

The copyright remains with the author(s).

2. Author Rights

Authors retain the right to:

• Use their published work in future books, theses, dissertations, or teaching materials.

• Deposit the published article in institutional repositories.

• Share the article on personal websites, academic networking platforms, and research repositories.

• Present the work at conferences and academic events.

Proper acknowledgment of the original publication in BHĀRATĀYANA must always be provided.

3. Open Access Policy

BHĀRATĀYANA supports the principle that scholarly knowledge should be freely accessible to researchers, students, educators, and the public.

All published articles are made available online without subscription barriers, allowing readers to access, read, download, and share research for educational and non-commercial purposes.

4. Licensing

Unless otherwise stated, articles published in BHĀRATĀYANA may be distributed and shared for academic, educational, and research purposes with appropriate attribution to the author(s) and the journal.

Users must:

• Properly cite the original source.

• Maintain the integrity of the work.

• Respect applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

5. Author Warranties

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

• The work is original.

• The manuscript does not infringe the copyright of any third party.

• Necessary permissions have been obtained for copyrighted materials.

• The manuscript has not been published elsewhere in substantially the same form.

• All co-authors have approved the submission.

Authors bear full responsibility for any copyright infringement arising from their work.

6. Third-Party Materials

If a manuscript contains:

• Images

• Figures

• Tables

• Maps

• Photographs

• Artwork

• Previously published content

Authors must obtain written permission from the copyright holder where required.

Evidence of permission may be requested by the Editorial Office.

Appropriate acknowledgment must accompany all third-party materials.

7. Reproduction and Redistribution

Readers and researchers may:

• Download articles.

• Print copies for personal use.

• Share articles for educational and research purposes.

• Cite and reference published work.

However, users may not:

• Misrepresent authorship.

• Modify content in a misleading manner.

• Use published materials for unlawful purposes.

• Remove attribution to authors or the journal.

8. Archiving and Preservation

To ensure long-term accessibility and preservation of scholarly content, BHĀRATĀYANA reserves the right to archive published articles in:

• Journal archives

• Institutional repositories

• Digital preservation systems

• Indexing and abstracting databases

Such archiving does not affect the copyright ownership of the authors.

9. Copyright Infringement and Complaints

The journal takes allegations of copyright infringement seriously.

If any individual or organization believes that published content infringes their copyright, they may contact the Editorial Office with:

• A detailed description of the alleged infringement.

• Evidence of ownership.

• Relevant supporting documentation.

The Editorial Board will investigate the matter and take appropriate action when necessary.

10. Retraction and Correction

If a published article is found to contain:

• Copyright violations

• Unauthorized use of materials

• Serious ethical concerns

The journal reserves the right to:

• Publish corrections.

• Issue notices of concern.

• Retract the article where appropriate.

11. Acknowledgment of Original Publication

When reusing or redistributing published content, authors and users should acknowledge the original publication as follows:

Originally published in:

BHĀRATĀYANA: AI-Assisted Interdisciplinary Journal of Indian Knowledge Systems.

12. Policy Updates

The Editorial Board reserves the right to revise this Copyright Policy when necessary to reflect changes in publishing standards, legal requirements, and best practices in scholarly communication.

Any revisions will be published on the journal website and become effective immediately upon publication.

Contact

Questions regarding copyright, permissions, licensing, or reuse of published materials may be directed to the Editorial Office through the journal's Contact page.

BHĀRATĀYANA

AI-Assisted Interdisciplinary Journal of Indian Knowledge Systems

Protecting Intellectual Property • Promoting Open Knowledge • Advancing Scholarly Communication