Copyright Notice and Intellectual Property Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

1.1 Proprietary Rights

All content published on arthasutra.site and associated platforms is the exclusive intellectual property of ArthaSutra, operated by Ajay Chaudhary, unless explicitly stated otherwise. This includes but is not limited to:

• Written articles, blog posts, and educational content
• Research reports, case studies, and market analyses
• eBooks, guides, and downloadable materials
• Graphics, charts, infographics, and visual materials
• Website design, layout, and user interface elements
• Logos, trademarks, and brand identifiers
• Course materials and educational curricula
• Software code, algorithms, and technical implementations
• Audio and video content
• Databases and data compilations

1.2 Copyright Notice

1.3 Content Specialist Attribution

Content created by our Content Specialist, Nisha Chaudhary, remains the property of ArthaSutra. Individual content creators retain moral rights to attribution where applicable, but all economic rights are assigned to ArthaSutra.

1.4 Why We Protect Our Content Fiercely

2. Permitted Uses

2.1 Personal Non-Commercial Use

You may, without prior permission:

• View and download content for personal, non-commercial use
• Print single copies for personal reference
• Share links to our content on social media
• Quote brief excerpts with proper attribution in non-commercial contexts

2.2 Attribution Requirements

When using our content under permitted uses, you must:

1. Clearly attribute the content to "ArthaSutra (arthasutra.site)"
2. Include a direct link to the original content when possible
3. Not modify the content in ways that change its meaning
4. Not suggest endorsement by ArthaSutra of your use
5. Include copyright notice: "© 2025 ArthaSutra"

2.3 Educational Fair Use

Limited use for genuine educational purposes in academic institutions may be permitted under fair use provisions, provided:

• Use is truly educational and non-commercial
• Only small portions are used
• Full attribution is provided
• Use does not harm our commercial interests

3. Prohibited Uses

3.1 Restrictions

3.2 Premium Content Restrictions

For premium content (paid subscriptions, eBooks, case studies, research reports):

• Sharing login credentials is prohibited
• Redistribution in any form is strictly forbidden
• Screenshots or copies may not be shared publicly
• Content is licensed for individual use only
• Corporate/team sharing requires separate licensing

3.3 Enforcement

Violations of these restrictions may result in:

• Immediate termination of access
• Legal action for copyright infringement
• Claims for damages and lost revenue
• Reporting to relevant authorities

4. User-Generated Content

4.1 License Grant

By submitting content to ArthaSutra (reviews, comments, feedback), you grant us:

• Worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual license to use the content
• Right to modify, adapt, and create derivative works
• Right to use for marketing and promotional purposes
• Right to sublicense to service providers

4.2 User Warranties

You warrant that your submissions:

• Are original and do not infringe third-party rights
• Do not contain defamatory or illegal content
• Do not violate any confidentiality obligations
• Are not false or misleading

5. Third-Party Content

5.1 Guest Contributions

Content contributed by guest authors or partners:

• Remains subject to our editorial control
• Is licensed to ArthaSutra for publication
• May be edited or removed at our discretion
• Will be attributed to the original author

5.2 Third-Party Materials

When we use third-party materials:

• We ensure proper licensing or fair use
• Attribution is provided where required
• Such content remains property of original owners
• Users must respect third-party rights

6. Trademarks

6.1 Our Trademarks

The following are trademarks of ArthaSutra:

• "ArthaSutra" name and stylized versions
• ArthaSutra logo and design elements
• Taglines and slogans used on our website
• Product names (Research Mastery Cohort, etc.)

6.2 Trademark Usage

You may not use our trademarks without permission except:

• To accurately refer to our products/services
• In a non-commercial, informational context
• Without suggesting endorsement or affiliation
• Without modifying or stylizing the marks

7. Digital Rights Management

7.1 Technical Protection

We employ various technical measures to protect our content:

• Watermarking of downloadable PDFs
• Access controls and authentication
• Download tracking and monitoring
• Encryption of premium content

7.2 Circumvention Prohibited

You agree not to:

• Attempt to remove watermarks
• Bypass access controls
• Use tools to download protected content
• Share methods of circumvention

8. Reporting Infringement

8.1 DMCA Notice

If you believe your copyrighted work has been infringed on our platform, send a notice to:

8.2 Notice Requirements

Your notice must include:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed
2. URL or location of the infringing material on our site
3. Your contact information (name, address, email, phone)
4. Statement of good faith belief of unauthorized use
5. Statement of accuracy under penalty of perjury
6. Physical or electronic signature of copyright owner or agent

8.3 Counter-Notice

If you believe content was wrongly removed, you may submit a counter-notice with:

• Identification of removed material and its location
• Statement under penalty of perjury of good faith belief
• Consent to jurisdiction of local courts
• Your physical or electronic signature

9. License Requests

9.1 Commercial Licensing

For commercial use of our content, contact:

• Email: partnership@arthasutra.site
• Include: Intended use, duration, distribution
• Specify: Content to be licensed
• Provide: Your organization details

9.2 Academic/Media Requests

For academic research or media use:

• Email: info@arthasutra.site
• Explain: Purpose and context of use
• Confirm: Non-commercial nature
• Agree: To proper attribution

10. International Copyright

Our content is protected under:

• Indian Copyright Act, 1957
• Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
• TRIPS Agreement
• Applicable international treaties

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Copyright Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with a new effective date. Continued use of our content after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Disclaimer