Purpose
This policy establishes the principles governing the ownership, use, protection, and sharing of intellectual property created, published, or used by Kerala History. It aims to protect the organization's original work while respecting the intellectual property rights of others.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, all original content created for or by Kerala History — including research, articles, publications, photographs, graphics, videos, audio recordings, presentations, educational materials, logos, website content, and other creative works — shall remain the intellectual property of Kerala History or the respective creator, as applicable.
Use of Copyrighted Material
Kerala History shall respect all applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Any third-party material used by the organization shall be used only with appropriate permission, licence, attribution, or where otherwise permitted under applicable law.
Use of Kerala History's Content
No person may reproduce, modify, distribute, publish, or commercially use Kerala History's copyrighted material without prior permission from the organization, except where such use is permitted by law or expressly authorized by Kerala History.
Contributions by Members and Volunteers
Members, volunteers, and contributors who submit original work to Kerala History confirm that they hold the necessary rights to do so. By submitting such work, they grant Kerala History permission to use, reproduce, publish, adapt, and distribute the material for educational, research, archival, promotional, and organizational purposes, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Reporting Copyright Concerns
Any concerns regarding copyright infringement or unauthorized use of intellectual property should be reported to Kerala History through the appropriate official communication channels. The organization will review such concerns and take appropriate action where necessary.
Review and Amendments
This Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy shall be reviewed periodically and may be updated to reflect changes in applicable laws, organizational practices, or operational requirements.
Contact
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy, individuals may contact Kerala History through the official communication channels provided on the website.
Conclusion
By contributing to or using the materials published by Kerala History, individuals acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to comply with this Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy. Kerala History remains committed to protecting intellectual property while encouraging responsible knowledge sharing and academic integrity.