COPYRIGHT POLICY

  1. This is the copyright policy (“Copyright Policy”) between you and Jio Institute (“JI”), a multi-disciplinary higher education institution located in Navi Mumbai, India, set up by Reliance Foundation Institution of Education and Research (a section-8 Company founded by Reliance Industries Limited and Reliance Foundation). Jio Institute Digital Library is the library owned and operated by JI. The domain jioinstitute.edu.in and its sub-domains are provided by Reliance Foundation Institution of Education and Research and/or its affiliates located at 9th Floor, Plot No 222, Maker Chamber IV, East Wing, Jamnalal Bajaj Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, India.

  2. By accessing the content from library.jioinstitute.edu.in and exhibits.jioinstitute.edu.in (the “Site” or “portal” or “platform”) or using any of the services accessible through the Site, you become a user and agree to, and are bound by, the terms and conditions of this Copyright Policy along with accompanying terms and conditions as long as you continue to use the Site.

  3. This Copyright Policy is subject to change by Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections in its sole discretion at any time and the notice of such change will be communicated to you in a manner Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections deems appropriate, including email. 

  4. By using Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections, users agree to comply with this copyright policy and all applicable copyright laws. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections reserves the right to modify this copyright policy at any time.

  5. Your continued use of this Site after the posting of revisions to this Copyright Policy means you accept such revisions. Please consult the end of this Copyright Policy to determine when it was last revised.

  6. By providing the services under the Site, Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections is acting an “intermediary” under the Information Technology Act, 2000 (as amended) and rules thereunder. 

    COPYRIGHT POLICY FOR JIO INSTITUTE DIGITAL LIBRARY

  7. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections is committed to respecting copyright law and the rights of copyright holders. The purpose of this copyright policy is to provide guidance to users of Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections regarding the use of copyrighted materials in the digital library.   

  8. Types of content included in the digital library: Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections will include a range of materials, including but not limited to books, articles, images, audio recordings, and video recordings. Some materials may be protected by copyright, while others may be in the public domain. Such material may include literary, artistic, or musical works, or any adaptations thereof, or sound recordings, cinematograph film, painting, sculpture, drawing, engraving, photograph, or plate, and any adaptions or any other work that is entitled to copyright or any similar right. Other works may also be subject to copyright under international treaties and other obligations. 

  9. Copyrighted contents: Materials that are protected by copyright may not be used in the digital library without permission from the copyright holder, unless an exception to copyright law applies. Such exceptions may include fair use or a specific license granted by the copyright holder. Some of the content available through the library may be governed by Indian law whereas other content by international laws and regulations, and your use of such content is solely at your own risk. You agree to abide by all applicable laws and regulations, including intellectual property laws, in connection with your use of the library contents. In particular, you certify that your use of any part of the Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections will be limited to non-infringing or fair use under copyright law. If a Creative Commons or other license has been declared for particular material in the library, you may use the content according to the terms and conditions of the applicable license. Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to be an assignment on confer any licence to the user. 

  10. Copyright infringement: If Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections receives a notice alleging copyright infringement, the digital library will take appropriate action, which may include removing the allegedly infringing material from the digital library and/or terminating the user's access to the digital library. Jio Institute Digital Library may also terminate the account of any user who repeatedly infringes copyright. 

  11. Rights Management: For any work in Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collection protected by a rights management system, you, or anyone using your computer and/or account, shall not remove or alter any rights management information and/or download/upload, distribute, broadcast, communicate to the public any copy of a work or performance knowing that electronic right management information has been removed or altered without authority and Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections reserves the right to inform appropriate authorities as well as the owner of copyright, or his representative, of such tampered use of rights management information. 

  12. Content Removal: Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections may, in appropriate circumstances and at its discretion, remove certain content or disable access to content that appears to infringe the copyright or other intellectual property rights of others. If you believe that your copyright has been violated by material available through Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections, please provide Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections Grievance Officer (at specialcollections@jioinstitute.edu.in) with the following information:     

    (i) Identification of the copyrighted work that you claim has been infringed; 

    (ii) An exact description of where the material about which you complain is located within the Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections;

    (iii) Your name, address, telephone number, and email address along with a scanned copy of a self-attested identity proof containing both name and address;

    (iv) A statement by you that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law;

    (v) An affidavit, duly sworned before a notary public, that the above information in your notice is accurate and that you are the owner of the copyright interest involved or are authorized to act on behalf of that owner; and 

    (vi) Your digital or physical signature. 

    The contact information of the Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections Grievance Officer can be reached at the address given at the end of this policy. 

  13. User rights: Users of Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections are permitted to access and view materials in the digital library for educational, research, or personal purposes. Users may not download, reproduce, distribute, or modify copyrighted materials without permission from the copyright holder, unless an exception to copyright law applies. Users may, however, download and use materials that are in the public domain. 

  14. Licenses: Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections may offer licenses for the use of copyrighted materials in the digital library. Such licenses may include restrictions on the use of the materials and may require payment of a fee or be associated with enrolling in specific educational courses. Users who obtain a license to use copyrighted materials in the digital library must comply with the terms of the license. 

  15. Compliance with copyright law: Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections may take steps, but under no obligation, to ensure that materials in the digital library are used in compliance with copyright law. These steps may include implementing technological measures to prevent unauthorized use of copyrighted materials, monitoring user activity in the digital library, and responding to notices of alleged copyright infringement. 

  16. Intellectual property rights of Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections: Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections retains all intellectual property rights in the digital library, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Users may not use Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections intellectual property without permission from Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections. 

  17. Disclaimer of warranties: Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or quality of the materials in the digital library. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections does not guarantee that the digital library will be error-free or uninterrupted. Users access the digital library at their own risk.

  18. Limitation of liability: To the extent permitted by law, Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections will not be liable for any damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the digital library, including but not limited to indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections liability will be limited to the amount paid by the user, if any, to access the digital library. 

  19. Reuse and Attribution Policy: Users are permitted to reuse content from the digital library for non-commercial purposes, including personal, educational, and research use. Reuse may include but is not limited to copying, modifying, adapting, translating, and redistributing content. Users must respect the intellectual property rights of the content available in the library. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections will clearly indicate the licensing terms, if applicable, for each piece of content. Users should only reuse content that is explicitly marked as available for reuse or falls under a compatible open license. Certain content within the digital library may be subject to specific restrictions on reuse, such as third-party copyrights, proprietary licenses, or legal limitations. Users are responsible for identifying and complying with these restrictions and seeking necessary permissions, if applicable. When reusing content from the digital library, users must provide appropriate attribution to the original creators or copyright holders as specified. Proper attribution acknowledges the intellectual contributions of the content creators and ensures transparency about the origin of the reused material. The attribution should include the following information whenever possible: 

    (i) Title of the work (if available)

    (ii) Author or creator name (individual and/or organization)

    (iii) Source or location of the original work (e.g., library name, URL, publication details)

    (iv) License information (if provided)

    The attribution should be prominently displayed alongside or in close proximity to the reused content. The placement should be easily visible and clearly associated with the content being reused.

  20. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections may periodically monitor the reuse of content to ensure compliance with this policy. Such monitoring may include reviewing attributions, investigating reported misuse, and taking appropriate actions to address violations. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the suspension or termination of access to the library's content. Users found to have engaged in intentional plagiarism, infringement of intellectual property rights, or repeated violations may face legal consequences. By using Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections, users agree to comply with this copyright policy and all applicable copyright laws. Jio Institute Digital Library’s Special Collections reserves the right to modify this copyright policy at any time.

    Grievance Officer:

    Address : Building 1, Sector 5, Ulwe, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410206, India.

    Email Id : specialcollections@jioinstitute.edu.in

  21. Revision Date.

    This Agreement was last revised on April 4, 2024.