1. Copyright Ownership

• Authors retain the copyright of their work published with UAI Publisher. This means that authors have the full right to use, distribute, and share their work as they see fit.
• By submitting a manuscript to UAI Publisher, authors grant UAI Publisher a license to publish, reproduce, and distribute the work in all forms and media.

2. Licensing

• All articles published by UAI Publisher are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as they credit the original creation.
• Authors must indicate if their work contains third-party materials, and they must obtain the necessary permissions to include such materials in their article.

3. Author Rights

Authors have the right to:

• Reuse their work in future research or presentations.
• Include their work in their own thesis or dissertation.
• Share their published work on personal or institutional websites, repositories, or social media.
• Distribute copies of their work to colleagues for educational and research purposes.

4. Third-Party Permissions

• Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use any copyrighted material included in their manuscript, such as figures, tables, or text excerpts.
• Any necessary permissions must be obtained in writing and submitted to UAI Publisher along with the manuscript.

5. Plagiarism and Misconduct

• UAI Publisher has a strict policy against plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct. All submitted manuscripts are checked for originality using plagiarism detection software.
• Any instance of plagiarism or misconduct will be addressed in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

6. Open Access Policy

• UAI Publisher is committed to open access publishing, ensuring that all articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication.
• Authors are required to pay an article processing charge (APC) to cover the costs of open access publishing. Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income countries or those with financial constraints.

7. Archiving and Preservation

• UAI Publisher ensures the long-term preservation of its publications through partnerships with digital preservation services and institutional repositories.
• All articles are archived in multiple repositories to safeguard against data loss and ensure continued accessibility.

8. Withdrawal and Retraction

• Authors may request the withdrawal of their manuscript before it is accepted for publication. Once a manuscript is accepted, it cannot be withdrawn.
• UAI Publisher reserves the right to retract published articles in cases of serious errors, plagiarism, or ethical breaches. Retraction notices will be issued to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding the copyright policy, permissions, or publication process, please contact the UAI Publisher editorial office at editorial@uaipublisher.com.

By understanding and agreeing to this copyright policy, authors ensure the protection of their intellectual property rights while contributing to the open dissemination of knowledge through UAI Publisher.