Copyright and Licensing Policy

The Center for Energy and Economics Studies is committed to ensuring clarity and transparency in copyright and licensing matters for all stakeholders, including authors, readers, and content distributors. This Copyright and Licensing Policy outlines our approach to copyright ownership, licensing options, and the rights associated with published works.

Copyright Ownership

1. Copyright Holder
• The copyright for all published works is held by the Center for Energy and Economics Studies.
• Authors grant the Center an exclusive license to publish and distribute their work.
2. Author Rights
• Authors retain significant rights to their work, including:
• The ability to share their work in non-commercial repositories.
• The right to reuse parts of their work in future projects (e.g., book chapters, reviews).
• Attribution of their authorship in all formats of the published work.

Licensing Options

1. Default License
• All works published by the Center are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
• This license allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided proper credit is given to the original author(s) and publisher.
2. Key Features of CC BY 4.0
• Attribution: Users must credit the author(s) and publisher, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
• Reuse: Content can be used for both commercial and non-commercial purposes.
• Adaptation: Users can remix, transform, and build upon the material, provided attribution requirements are met.

Rights Reserved

1. Publisher Rights
• The Center retains the right to:
• Distribute, archive, and display the work on all platforms.
• License the work to third parties for indexing, distribution, or reproduction, as long as the CC BY 4.0 license is upheld.
2. User Rights
• Users are free to access, read, and share all published works in compliance with the CC BY 4.0 license.

Permissions and Exceptions

1. Third-Party Content
• If a submission includes third-party content (e.g., figures, images, or datasets), authors must obtain appropriate permissions and clearly indicate these within the work.
• Copyright for third-party content remains with the original owners, and the license terms may differ.
2. License Customization Requests
• Authors with specific licensing needs or constraints should contact the editorial office at editorm.johnson@gmail.com to discuss possible accommodations.

Compliance and Inquiries

By publishing with the Center for Energy and Economics Studies, authors and users agree to comply with this policy. For further clarification or questions regarding copyright and licensing, please contact us at support@ceesus.org.