Copyright and Licensing

Author Copyright and Rights Granted to Publisher

Authors retain copyright in published work. Through the publishing agreement, the author grants Nasirus Publications a non-exclusive publication right. This right encompasses publication, distribution, and sale in print, electronic, and digital formats. The non-exclusive nature permits the author to later publish the work elsewhere, deposit it in institutional repositories, and share it in thesis databases without additional permission.

Creative Commons Licensing Options

Upon contract execution, the author selects one of the following Creative Commons licenses:

• CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (Default): Readers may share the work but may not use it for commercial purposes or create derivatives.
• CC BY 4.0: Most permissive option. Readers may use the work commercially and create adaptations; attribution to the author is required.
• CC BY-SA 4.0: Like CC BY 4.0, but derivative works must carry the same license.
• CC BY-NC 4.0: Permits non-commercial use and adaptation.

Third-Party Imagery and Quotations

The author is responsible for obtaining permission to use copyrighted images, maps, and quotations. Written permission documentation is required from copyright holders. Quotations must adhere to fair use principles and properly attribute sources. If permission-requiring materials are included, the author must identify them in the manuscript. Nasirus Publications bears no liability for permissions the author fails to secure.

Reprint and Translation Requests

Third-party republication, translation, or adaptation of published work requires author permission. Authors may notify Nasirus Publications of such requests; the publisher may jointly decide with the author. Full attribution to the original source is required. For translation of Turkish works into foreign languages (or vice versa), the author should consult with Nasirus Publications; the publisher can advise on translation licensing.

Open Access Variations

When work is published as open access, the author-selected Creative Commons license applies. As the work matures (e.g., 3–5 years after book publication), the publisher may suggest upgrading to CC BY 4.0. The author may accept or decline.

Data and Code Licensing

If research data or software code is included with the work, a separate, permissive license typically applies. Authors should employ CC0 (public domain) or CC BY 4.0 for data, and GPL, MIT, or Apache 2.0 for code. The license must be clearly stated on the data or code repository page.

Copyright Disputes and Attribution

Copyright disputes or attribution issues are resolved through joint discussion between author and publisher. If serious infringement is discovered (e.g., ghost authorship or plagiarism), the publisher may remove the work or cease sales if faced with a valid copyright claim. The author bears full liability in such cases.

Long-Term Preservation and Archiving Rights

Nasirus Publications commits to permanent preservation of published work in digital and print archives. Authors permit the work's deposit in preservation services (LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, Internet Archive, Turkish Authors Association Archive) for long-term protection. This preservation does not diminish author copyright and falls within the publisher's responsibility.