Publication System () respects copyright, intellectual property, privacy, and other legally protected rights. is committed to reviewing legitimate legal concerns concerning material published on its website or journal platforms in a fair, timely, and responsible manner.
Reporting a Legal or Copyright Concern
Individuals or organizations who believe that content published by infringes copyright, intellectual property, privacy, confidentiality, or another protected right may submit a formal written notification through the publisher’s official contact channels.
A notification should include:
Identification of the copyrighted work or protected right concerned.
A clear description of the allegedly infringing or disputed material.
Sufficient information to locate the material, including the article title, DOI, journal name, or webpage address.
The complainant’s full name and contact information.
Confirmation that the complainant is the rights holder or is authorized to act on behalf of the rights holder.
A clear explanation of the legal or factual basis of the complaint.
Relevant supporting documents or evidence.
A statement confirming that the information has been submitted accurately and in good faith.
The action requested from .
Incomplete notifications may require additional information before they can be formally assessed.
Review and Response
Upon receipt of a sufficiently detailed notification, may:
Acknowledge receipt of the complaint.
Request clarification or additional evidence.
Review the disputed material and relevant publishing records.
Consult the authors, editors, rights holders, institutions, or other affected parties.
Temporarily restrict access where reasonably necessary.
Refer the matter for independent or legal assessment.
Take another appropriate action consistent with applicable policies and legal requirements.
Where appropriate, affected parties will be informed of the complaint and given a reasonable opportunity to respond or provide relevant evidence.
Possible Actions
Following review, may take actions including:
Correcting copyright or attribution information.
Adding an appropriate notice or clarification.
Restricting access to specific material.
Removing material where legally or ethically necessary.
Publishing a correction, expression of concern, or retraction.
Restoring material where a complaint is not substantiated.
Referring the matter to the relevant institution, authority, or service provider.
Any action will take account of applicable law, contractual obligations, publication-ethics principles, author rights, and the importance of preserving an accurate scholarly record.
Removal or restriction of material does not necessarily constitute an admission of liability by or any affected party.
Counter-Notification
A person affected by a restriction or removal may submit a written response explaining why the material should be restored or why the complaint is disputed.
The response should identify the affected material, address the original complaint, and include relevant supporting information. may share the response with the original complainant where appropriate and legally permitted.
Contact Information
Legal notices and copyright-related complaints may be submitted to: legal@pubsys.eshragh.co
The subject line should clearly state:
Legal Notice – Copyright or Rights Concern
Submitting a complaint does not guarantee removal, restriction, or any particular outcome. will assess each matter according to the available evidence, its publishing policies, and applicable legal requirements.
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