Effective Date: 01 January, 2025

At AuthorsWiki.com, we are deeply committed to protecting original content, upholding copyright laws, and fostering an ethical, respectful environment for authors, publishers, and readers. This Copyright Policy outlines the ownership, usage, and protection of content published on this website.

1. Ownership of Content

Unless explicitly stated otherwise, all content published on AuthorsWiki.com is the intellectual property of the site or its respective contributors.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Articles, interviews, book reviews, and guides
• Website design and structure
• Logos, images, graphics, and layout

You may not copy, reproduce, republish, transmit, modify, or distribute any material from AuthorsWiki.com without prior written permission from us.

2. Exclusive Rights on Selected Categories

We hold full and exclusive copyright ownership over the content published in the following sections of our website:

• Author Interviews
• Author Guide
• Book Reviews

All material in these categories is:

• Created and curated by AuthorsWiki editors or verified contributors
• Covered under exclusive digital rights by AuthorsWiki.com
• Not to be reproduced, rehosted, or distributed on any platform (including personal blogs, media outlets, or social media) without written approval

This exclusivity ensures authenticity, editorial quality, and the protection of our contributors’ work.

All interviews and author guides published on AuthorsWiki.com are protected by exclusive digital publication rights. Contributors and authors who submit content to these sections agree that their material may not be published elsewhere, in full or in part, without prior written permission from AuthorsWiki.com.

3. Contributor Submissions and Copyright Transfer

When contributors, guest authors, or interviewees submit content (such as responses, articles, or creative material) to AuthorsWiki.com, they agree to the following:

• They hold the copyright or have proper rights to submit the material
• They grant AuthorsWiki.com a non-revocable, perpetual, royalty-free license to publish, display, distribute, and archive the content on our platform
• In specific sections such as interviews, guides, or reviews, they may be required to grant exclusive digital publishing rights

If a contributor wishes to request redistribution rights (e.g., for their personal portfolio), they must obtain written permission by contacting us (see Contact section below).

4. Use of Book Covers, Author Photos & Third-Party Logos

Disclaimer on Trademarks: All third-party trademarks (including brand names, logos, and icons) referenced or included in published posts on this website by the AuthorsWiki team are the property of their respective owners or companies. Unless specifically identified as such, AuthorsWiki’s use of third-party brand names, trademarks, and logos does not indicate any affiliation, relationship, sponsorship, or endorsement between AuthorsWiki and the owners of these trademarks. All such references are for identification purposes only and intended to constitute nominative fair use under applicable trademark laws.

AuthorsWiki.com may display third-party assets such as:

• Book covers for the purpose of identification, review, and educational commentary
• Author photos and biographies to provide authentic literary profiles
• Publisher or service provider logos for editorial context, citation, or reference

These materials are used under one or more of the following conditions:

• Direct Submission: Provided voluntarily by authors or publishers
• Public Domain / Licensed Use: Sourced from official press kits, Creative Commons, or publicly accessible repositories
• Fair Use Doctrine: Used for purposes such as review, commentary, or information with no commercial misuse

If you are the rightful owner and believe your content has been used improperly, please contact us (see Contact section below). We will investigate and take appropriate action.

5. Prohibited Uses

Without express written consent, the following uses are strictly prohibited:

• Republishing full articles, interviews, or reviews
• Translating and distributing our content elsewhere
• Using AuthorsWiki materials in books, courses, promotional items, or AI training datasets
• Automated scraping, copying, or archiving of content using bots or scripts

Violations may lead to takedown actions, legal proceedings, or a permanent ban from the platform.

6. Reporting Copyright Violations

We are committed to protecting both our own intellectual property and that of others. If you believe that any content published on AuthorsWiki.com violates your copyright, or if you find our exclusive content being used elsewhere without permission, please notify us.

You may contact us if you are:

• A copyright owner or authorized representative whose work (such as a photo, article, book cover, biography, or any creative content) has been published on AuthorsWiki.com without your knowledge or consent
• An author, photographer, illustrator, or publisher who identifies unauthorized use of your intellectual property
• A third party who notices that content owned by someone else has been shared here in violation of their copyright
• A stakeholder or team member of AuthorsWiki.com who has discovered that our original or exclusive content (such as author interviews, book reviews, or editorial guides) is being reposted, redistributed, or translated on another platform without prior approval

To file a copyright complaint, please provide the following information:

1. Your full name, role, and contact information
2. Identification of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed
3. URL(s) of both the allegedly infringing content and the original content (if applicable)
4. A brief explanation of why the use is unauthorized or improper
5. A clear statement that you are the copyright owner or legally authorized to act on their behalf
6. A declaration, made under penalty of perjury, that the information in your notice is accurate

Once we receive a complete and valid notice, we will:

• Acknowledge the complaint
• Conduct a prompt review
• Take appropriate action, which may include content removal, contact with the infringing party, or legal escalation if necessary

7. Third-Party Content and Links

Our site may link to or reference third-party websites or embed external content (e.g., YouTube videos, quotes, publisher logos). We do not claim ownership of such third-party content and do so only for informational or editorial purposes.

If you believe any such usage violates your rights, please notify us (see Contact section below).

8. Fair Use Compliance

AuthorsWiki.com adheres to the principles of Fair Use under applicable copyright laws. We may use limited copyrighted material for:

• Commentary or criticism
• Educational references
• Literary reviews
• News reporting

All fair use content is published with proper attribution and used for informational or editorial purposes, not as a substitute for the original work or in a misleading commercial context.

9. DMCA Compliance

While we operate primarily in India, AuthorsWiki.com voluntarily adheres to the spirit of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Valid takedown notices will be honored, and appropriate action will be taken against infringing content.

10. AI & Automated Content Use Restriction

All content published on AuthorsWiki.com is not permitted for use in AI model training, dataset creation, or automated republishing. Use of crawlers or bots for scraping content is strictly prohibited.

11. Policy Updates

This policy may be updated at any time. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Effective Date.”

We encourage regular visitors and contributors to check this page periodically to stay informed about their rights and obligations.

Contact

For licensing, permission, takedown notices, or any copyright-related queries, please reach out to us at: legal@authorswiki.com