You agree to the terms of service below, and the Terms of Use for Substack, the technology provider.
1. Intellectual Property Rights
All content shared on this platform is protected under United States copyright law. This includes, but is not limited to, text, images, graphics, and videos. Users are reminded that unauthorized use of copyrighted materials may result in legal consequences.
2. No Plagiarism Policy
Users are strictly prohibited from submitting, sharing, or distributing any content that constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism is defined as the act of using someone else's work, ideas, or expressions without proper attribution, thereby misrepresenting it as one's own.
3. Copyright Law Overview
Under U.S. copyright law (Title 17 of the United States Code), original works of authorship are automatically protected as soon as they are fixed in a tangible medium of expression. This protection grants the copyright holder exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work.
4. User Responsibilities
By using this platform, users agree to:
Respect the intellectual property rights of others.
Provide proper attribution when referencing or quoting the work of others.
Refrain from submitting any material that infringes upon the copyrights or other rights of any third party.
5. Reporting Violations
Any user who believes that their work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement should report the violation to us immediately. All reports will be taken seriously and addressed promptly.
6. Consequences of Violations
Violations of this policy may result in the removal of offending content, suspension or termination of user accounts, and potential legal action.