Intellectual Property (IP) Policy

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At Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science (CRNFS), we uphold the highest standards of intellectual property (IP) protection, respecting the rights of authors, researchers, and contributors to ensure their work is protected and used appropriately. This policy outlines our approach to IP, focusing on the protection, ownership, and use of content published in the journal.

1. Ownership of Published Content

All articles published in CRNFS are the intellectual property of the respective authors or the organizations they represent, unless stated otherwise. By submitting an article for publication, authors grant CRNFS a non-exclusive license to publish the work, including the right to reproduce, distribute, and make the work accessible online. This license allows CRNFS to host and distribute the article through its platform and authorized repositories.

2. Rights and Licensing

Once a work is accepted for publication, the copyright remains with the author(s), and CRNFS ensures the work is made available under an open-access model unless otherwise requested by the author. Authors license their work under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

3. Author’s Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the content they submit does not infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights, including copyright, trademarks, and patents. Authors must verify that they have the necessary permissions for all copyrighted materials (e.g., figures, tables, images) included in their submission. CRNFS may request proof of such permissions before publication.

4. Publisher’s Responsibilities

CRNFS is committed to safeguarding the IP of its authors and contributors. We provide a platform for the publication of scholarly work and take steps to protect the content from unauthorized use. We will address any instances of IP infringement in a timely manner by investigating and taking appropriate actions in accordance with copyright laws.

5. Use of Content

Published content on the CRNFS platform is freely accessible and shared under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license allows for personal, educational, and commercial use without the need for explicit permission, provided proper attribution is given to the original author.

6. Plagiarism and Ethical Standards

We maintain strict policies against plagiarism and academic misconduct. All submissions to CRNFS must adhere to ethical research standards, ensuring that the work is original and properly cites the contributions of others. Any cases of suspected plagiarism or unethical practices will be investigated thoroughly and may result in retraction of the publication.

7. Infringement Claims

In the event of any suspected copyright infringement or misuse of published content, CRNFS encourages parties to contact us promptly. We will investigate all claims and, if necessary, take corrective action, including removing or correcting the content in question.

8. Amendments to the Policy

CRNFS reserves the right to amend or update this Intellectual Property Policy at any time to comply with evolving IP laws or best practices. All changes will be published on this page, and authors and contributors are encouraged to review the policy regularly.