1. Legal Framework
This policy is governed by the provisions of:
- The Copyright Act, 1957 (India) and subsequent amendments
- The Information Technology Act, 2000
- Applicable rules of the Ministry of Education and ISBN Agency (India)
- International ISBN and DOI standards
Digital Manuscriptpedia acts strictly as a publishing and dissemination platform and does not assume ownership of intellectual property unless explicitly agreed through a written contract.
2. ISBN POLICY
2.1 ISBN Allocation
Digital Manuscriptpedia assigns valid ISBNs to:
- Author books
- Edited books
- Conference proceedings
- Print and electronic editions
Each format (hardcover, paperback, eBook, revised edition) will be assigned a separate ISBN as per international standards.
ISBN is issued only after:
- Submission of final manuscript
- Completion of plagiarism screening
- Execution of signed Publishing Agreement
- Submission of required author declarations
2.2 ISBN Registration Status
The ISBN is registered under Digital Manuscriptpedia as the publisher of record.
The ISBN:
- Cannot be reused by the author elsewhere
- Cannot be transferred to another publisher
- Remains permanently associated with the published edition
Revised editions or substantially modified versions will require a new ISBN.
3. COPYRIGHT POLICY
3.1 Copyright Ownership
Unless explicitly transferred through a signed agreement:
- Copyright remains with the Author(s)/Editor(s).
- Digital Manuscriptpedia receives a limited publishing and distribution license.
For conference proceedings:
- Each author retains copyright of their individual paper.
- Editors are responsible only for editorial coordination, not content liability.
3.2 Absolute Author Responsibility Clause
The Author(s)/Editor(s) shall bear full and sole responsibility for:
- Originality of the work
- Accuracy of content
- Proper citation and referencing
- Permission for third-party materials
- Defamation, libel, or unlawful statements
- Data privacy violations
- Patent infringement
- Trademark violations
- Copyright infringement
Digital Manuscriptpedia shall NOT be held liable under any circumstances for:
- Copyright infringement claims
- Plagiarism allegations
- Legal disputes arising from content
- Financial damages resulting from intellectual property violations
- Any civil or criminal liability arising from the published work
In case of any legal claim, notice, or litigation:
- The Author(s)/Editor(s) agree to indemnify and hold harmless Digital Manuscriptpedia, its proprietors, employees, reviewers, and partners.
- All legal expenses, penalties, settlements, and damages shall be borne exclusively by the Author(s)/Editor(s).
This indemnification survives termination of the publishing agreement.
4. DOI POLICY (If Applicable)
Where applicable, Digital Manuscriptpedia assigns Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) to:
- Individual book chapters
- Conference papers
- Full books (if applicable)
DOIs:
- Provide permanent digital identification
- Do not imply copyright ownership
- Cannot be reassigned or removed once registered
Metadata submitted for DOI registration is based entirely on author-provided information. The publisher is not responsible for inaccuracies in metadata supplied by authors.
5. ANTI-PLAGIARISM & ETHICAL COMPLIANCE
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening.
However:
- Screening tools are software-based detection mechanisms.
- Detection does not guarantee absence of infringement.
- The ultimate responsibility for originality rests solely with the Author(s).
If post-publication infringement is discovered, Digital Manuscriptpedia reserves the right to:
- Issue corrections
- Publish expressions of concern
- Retract the publication
- Inform relevant institutions
6. ANTI-PIRACY STATEMENT
Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of published works is strictly prohibited.
Digital Manuscriptpedia may:
- Issue takedown notices
- Report piracy to hosting providers
- Initiate technical blocking measures
However:
- Legal enforcement action against piracy remains the responsibility of the copyright holder (Author/Editor), unless otherwise agreed in writing.
7. ROYALTY & REVENUE SHARING POLICY
(Modify as per your actual model.)
7.1 Author Books
- Royalty percentage shall be specified in the Publishing Agreement.
- Royalty is calculated on net revenue (after payment gateway, printing, platform fees, and applicable taxes).
- Payment cycle: Annually / Bi-annually (as agreed).
- Minimum payout threshold may apply.
7.2 Edited Books
- Royalty, if applicable, is payable to the volume editor(s) as per agreement.
- Chapter authors are not entitled to royalties unless contractually specified.
7.3 Conference Proceedings
- Typically published under a publication fee model.
- No royalty is payable unless explicitly agreed.
All applicable GST and statutory taxes shall be deducted as per Indian law.
8. WITHDRAWAL & RETRACTION POLICY
Once published:
- ISBN and DOI records cannot be deleted.
- Withdrawal requests do not erase public record.
- Retraction may be issued in cases of proven misconduct.
Administrative and processing charges may apply for withdrawal prior to publication.
9. DATA PROTECTION
Author data is handled in accordance with:
- Information Technology Act, 2000
- Applicable Indian data protection provisions
Personal data is used strictly for publication, indexing, and communication purposes.
10. LEGAL JURISDICTION CLAUSE
All disputes arising from publication shall be subject to:
- The laws of India
- Exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Your City, State, India]
Arbitration, if applicable, shall be conducted under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
11. DISCLAIMER
Digital Manuscriptpedia functions strictly as:
- A publishing facilitator
- A metadata registration agency
- A distribution platform
The intellectual, ethical, and legal responsibility of the content lies entirely with the Author(s)/Editor(s).