Copyright Notice

The Journal of Antibiotic Development and Clinical Practice (JADCP) adheres to an open-access publishing model, ensuring that authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal and readers specific usage rights under a Creative Commons license. This approach promotes the widest possible dissemination of research while respecting the intellectual property rights of authors.

Author Rights and Ownership

1. Retention of Copyright:
   Authors retain full copyright of their work, ensuring their right to:

   • Reuse the content for academic, professional, or educational purposes.
   • Share their published article on personal, institutional, or public repositories.
   • Create derivative works based on the published content with proper attribution.

2. Grant of License:
   By submitting and publishing with JADCP, authors agree to grant the journal a non-exclusive license to distribute, reproduce, and archive the work. This ensures the article remains accessible and preserved over time.

Creative Commons Licensing

All articles published in JADCP are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. Key features of this license include:

1. Unrestricted Access and Use:
   Readers can freely read, download, copy, distribute, print, and share the article in any medium or format.

2. Adaptation:
   The work may be remixed, transformed, or built upon, provided the original authors and source are appropriately credited.

3. Attribution Requirement:
   Any reuse or redistribution must clearly acknowledge:

   • The original authors.
   • The journal name and publication details.
   • A link to the published article.

This licensing model ensures that the content remains accessible and usable for academic, professional, and public purposes worldwide.

Author Responsibilities

1. Originality of Work:
   Authors must ensure that the submitted work is original and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. Any third-party content included in the article must have appropriate permissions or fall under fair use policies.

2. Attribution of Sources:
   Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, including previously published figures, data, or text, are mandatory.

3. Third-Party Permissions:
   If the article contains copyrighted material (e.g., images, charts, or substantial excerpts), it is the responsibility of the authors to obtain permission from the original copyright holder before submission.

Readers’ Rights

1. Open Access:
   All articles are freely available to readers without subscription fees or paywalls, in line with the journal’s open-access policy.

2. Reuse and Sharing:
   Readers are encouraged to share and reuse the content for academic, research, and educational purposes, provided proper credit is given to the authors and the journal.

Conflict Resolution and Disputes

In case of copyright disputes or violations:

• Authors and third parties are encouraged to notify the journal immediately.
• Disputes will be handled in accordance with international copyright laws and the guidelines provided by the Creative Commons license.

Acknowledgment and Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in the published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of JADCP. The journal holds no responsibility for any misuse or misrepresentation of the content by third parties.

This copyright policy supports the open dissemination of knowledge while safeguarding the intellectual property of authors. For additional inquiries, authors and readers can contact the editorial office at [Insert Contact Email].