Copyright and Licensing

Copyright and Licensing Policy

The Archives of Case Reports (ACR) is dedicated to fostering a transparent, ethical, and accessible academic publishing environment. To uphold author rights and ensure global reach, ACR follows an open-access publishing model, making all published content freely available without restrictions.

Copyright Ownership

Authors publishing in ACR retain full copyright ownership of their work. The journal does not claim rights over published content, ensuring authors can:

  • Share and distribute their case reports without limitations.
  • Use and modify their research for future publications.
  • Deposit in repositories, institutional archives, or personal platforms.
  • Grant permissions for non-commercial reproduction with proper credit.

Upon publication, authors grant ACR a non-exclusive license to distribute and archive their research for enhanced discoverability.

Creative Commons Licensing

All case reports in ACR are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits:

  • Free access and distribution: Anyone can copy and share the content in any format.
  • Adaptation and modification: The work can be remixed, transformed, and built upon.
  • Proper credit: Users must cite the original authors appropriately.
  • No additional restrictions: The content remains open for educational and research purposes.

This licensing policy enhances the impact of case-based medical insights, ensuring they are widely accessible for clinical learning and research.

Author Rights and Publishing Ethics

ACR follows strict ethical guidelines as per the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE). Authors are expected to:

  • Ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.
  • Acknowledge all contributors and funding sources.
  • Disclose conflicts of interest for transparency.
  • Respect patient confidentiality and secure proper consents.

Any ethical violations, such as duplicate submissions or data fabrication, will result in rejection or retraction of the manuscript.

Use and Reproduction Guidelines

Readers, educators, and researchers can use ACR articles under the following conditions:

  • Citing the original work: Proper attribution to the authors is required.
  • Non-commercial use: The article should not be used for profit-oriented purposes without authorization.
  • Respect for author intent: Any modifications should not distort the original meaning.

Authors interested in commercial licensing, translations, or further permissions should contact the editorial office.

Copyright Infringement and Disputes

ACR takes copyright violations seriously. Any disputes regarding intellectual property should be reported to the editorial team with supporting evidence. Upon verification, corrective actions will be taken, including content removal or legal proceedings.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Promoting Open Science and Medical Education

By publishing with ACR, authors support open-access publishing, ensuring that valuable clinical case reports remain accessible to the global medical community. We encourage doctors, researchers, and academicians to share, collaborate, and contribute to advancing medical science.

Together, we make medical knowledge open and accessible to all!

For further details, visit our journal website or contact our editorial office at [email protected].