Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy – VijayKarma.com
1. Ownership of Content
- All course materials, lectures, blogs, videos, PDFs, PPTs, audio books, and other academic resources hosted on VijayKarma.com are the intellectual property of the Website or its respective contributors.
- Faculty retain ownership of their original teaching materials unless otherwise agreed with the institution.
- Student submissions (assignments, projects, research papers) remain the intellectual property of the student, subject to academic use within the LMS.
2. User License
- Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to access and use Content for personal academic purposes.
- Redistribution, reproduction, or commercial use of Content without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
3. Faculty Contributions
- Faculty members uploading materials must ensure originality and proper citation of sources.
- Any third-party content used in teaching must comply with copyright laws and licensing agreements.
4. Student Submissions
- Students must submit original work and respect copyright laws.
- Plagiarism or unauthorized use of copyrighted material will result in disciplinary action.
- By submitting assignments, students grant VijayKarma.com a non-exclusive license to store and display their work for academic purposes.
5. Third-Party Content
- VijayKarma.com may include third-party resources (e.g., reference articles, external videos).
- Such content remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use or licensing agreements.
6. Copyright Infringement
- Users must not upload, share, or distribute copyrighted material without authorization.
- Any infringement will result in removal of the content and possible suspension of the user’s account.
- Repeat violations may lead to permanent termination of access.
7. Reporting Violations
- Users may report suspected copyright violations via the official contact form.
- The Administrator will investigate and take appropriate action in compliance with applicable laws.
8. Amendments
- VijayKarma.com reserves the right to update this Policy.
- Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
9. Contact Information
For copyright-related queries or violation reports, please contact: Dr. Vijay Kumar Karma Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department
