Copyright and Licensing

Overview

Welcome to the copyright and licensing section of WHML.ORG! Our approach to intellectual property rights ensures respect for both creators and users. The World Health, Medical and Life Sciences Organization (WHML.ORG), founded in 2000 by professors, academics, scientists, and health professionals, operates in 9 different regions worldwide (Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Oceania, the Caribbean, North America, Central America, and South America). WHML.ORG, headquartered in the Netherlands and registered with the Netherlands chamber of commerce (KVK), is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting information sharing and collaboration in the fields of health, medical and life sciences. This copyright and licensing policy outlines the procedures for protecting and licensing the copyrights of all materials produced and published by WHML.ORG.

Purpose of the copyright and licensing policy

The purpose of WHML.ORG’s copyright and licensing policy is to protect the intellectual property rights of the information and content produced by the organization, ensure the legal and ethical use of this content, and promote the widespread accessibility of scientific knowledge. This policy outlines the rules and procedures necessary for the protection and proper licensing of all materials for which WHML.ORG holds copyrights.

Scope of the policy

The policy covers material for which WHML.ORG holds rights, together with the permissions and licences used when distributing it. Third-party contributions retain their own rights notices. The source’s principles, licensing process, author rights and responsibilities, and infringement procedures are set out below.

Copyright principles

WHML.ORG adopts the following fundamental principles to protect copyrights:

Protection of intellectual property: WHML.ORG protects the intellectual property rights of all content it produces and takes the necessary measures to prevent infringement of these rights.

Originality and creativity: WHML.ORG ensures that the content it produces is original and creative. Copyrighted content must not infringe on the rights of third parties.

Fair use: WHML.ORG shares and licenses its content in accordance with fair use principles to support the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

Transparency and compliance: WHML.ORG adheres to the principle of transparency and complies with legal regulations in its copyright and licensing processes.

Copyright and licensing process

The licensing process comprises a rights notice, the applicable licence, permission for intended third-party use and a route for reporting infringement. The detailed process steps follow under the contributor information below. The underlying principles remain intellectual-property protection, originality, lawful reuse and transparency.

Licensing procedures and author rights

WHML.ORG organizes its copyright and licensing processes according to the following steps:

Copyright notice: WHML.ORG provides a copyright notice on all content it produces. These notices indicate that the content is protected by copyright and cannot be used without permission.

Licensing: WHML.ORG applies licensing policies to determine the usage rights of its content. While permission is granted for the reuse of published content, attention must be paid to the requirements of attribution and non-commercial use.

Permissions and approvals: WHML.ORG provides the necessary permissions and approvals for the use of its content by third parties. Usage permissions ensure that the content is properly licensed and copyrights are protected.

Monitoring violations: WHML.ORG regularly monitors and audits to detect and prevent copyright infringements. Legal action will be taken against any identified violations.

Rights

Copyright ownership: Authors retain copyright ownership of the original content they produce.

Fair and transparent evaluation: Authors have the right to expect fair and transparent evaluation of their articles.

Attribution: Authors have the right to request that their names be correctly attributed in published works.

Responsibilities

Originality and ethics: Authors must guarantee that their work is original and that information from other sources is properly cited.

Declaration of conflicts of interest: Authors are obliged to declare any conflicts of interest related to their articles.

Revisions and corrections: Authors must submit revisions and corrections in a timely manner and resubmit their articles when necessary.

Open access and licensing policy

WHML.ORG supports open access to help scientific knowledge reach a wider audience. The source also discusses subscription and member-access options, so the individual publication determines availability. Reading without a charge and permission to adapt or redistribute are different matters. The following licensing options apply only where they are identified for the particular work.

Creative Commons Licences: Where a work is released under Creative Commons, its exact licence must be stated. The licence identifies conditions such as attribution and any limits on adaptations or commercial reuse; a general reference to Creative Commons is not enough to establish the permitted use.

Non-commercial use: WHML.ORG permits the use of its content for non-commercial purposes. Users may use the content provided that they attribute it properly and comply with the original license.

Unauthorized use and infringements

WHML.ORG takes the necessary measures to prevent the unauthorized use of its content and copyright infringement. In case of infringement, WHML.ORG will take the following actions:

Warning and notice: When an infringement is identified, WHML.ORG will send a warning and notice of infringement to the party involved.

Legal action: If the infringement continues, WHML.ORG will initiate legal proceedings and take legal steps to stop the infringement.

Content removal: WHML.ORG will take the necessary steps to remove unauthorized content from public access.