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The Liberty Lexicon – User Submission & Copyright Policy

1. Eligibility

  • Submissions are open to law students, academicians, professionals, and individuals interested in legal writing.

  • By submitting content, the author represents that they are the original creator of the work and hold all intellectual property rights.

2. Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights

  • Under Section 13 of the Copyright Act, 1957, copyright subsists in original literary works, including articles, blogs, and essays.

  • The author retains full copyright over their submitted work.

  • By submitting content to The Liberty Lexicon, the author grants a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, display, store, and distribute the content on the website and related platforms.

  • The license does not transfer ownership; it only permits publication.

3. Author’s Responsibility

  • Under Section 55 of the Copyright Act, 1957, authors are responsible for any infringement or legal claims arising from their submissions.

  • The Liberty Lexicon is not liable for any false information, defamatory remarks, or infringement contained in a submission.

  • The author indemnifies The Liberty Lexicon against any legal consequences arising from their work.

4. Prohibited Content

Submissions must not contain:

  • Plagiarism (as defined under Section 14 & 51 of the Copyright Act, 1957).

  • Defamatory material (liable under Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code).

  • Hate speech, obscene content (Section 67 of the IT Act, 2000).

  • Misrepresentation of facts or fabricated references.

5. Plagiarism Policy

  • Plagiarism violates Section 51 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (infringement of copyright).

  • Any plagiarized work will be immediately rejected or removed.

  • Authors found guilty of plagiarism may be permanently barred from future submissions.

6. Editorial Rights

  • The Liberty Lexicon reserves the right to make minor editorial modifications for formatting, grammar, and clarity.

  • Substantive changes will be discussed with the author before publication.

  • Final discretion regarding acceptance and publication rests with the editorial board.

7. Publication & Removal

  • Submission does not guarantee publication.

  • Once published, content remains available unless:

    • (a) The author requests removal by writing to the.liberty.reads@gmail.com, or

    • (b) The editorial board removes it due to violation of these Terms & Conditions.

8. Word Limits

  • Articles: 1,500 – 3,000 words

  • Short Articles: 1,000 – 1,400 words

  • Blogs: 600 – 1,000 words

9. Liability Disclaimer

  • Opinions expressed in submissions are solely those of the author.

  • The Liberty Lexicon does not endorse, verify, or guarantee the accuracy of the content.

  • No liability shall arise against The Liberty Lexicon for damages caused by reliance on published content.

10. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

  • These Terms & Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India.

  • Any disputes arising out of submissions shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at [Your City/State].

11. Acceptance of Terms

  • By submitting to The Liberty Lexicon, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms & Conditions in accordance with the Copyright Act, 1957 and related laws.