Content Usage Policy

Effective Date: 02/01/2025

Welcome to the GSWA Knowledge Base. We are committed to fostering an environment of knowledge sharing while ensuring compliance with intellectual property laws. This Content Usage Policy outlines how you may use, share, and interact with the content on our platform. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to adhere to this policy.

1. Content Ownership and Licensing

All content published on the GSWA Knowledge Base is created to support global learning, collaboration, and access to information. The following licensing terms apply:

a. Licensing of Platform Content

Unless otherwise stated, content on the GSWA Knowledge Base is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).
This means:

• You may share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
• You may adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the material.
• Attribution is required, and credit must be given to “GSWA Knowledge Base.”
• The material cannot be used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
• If you modify or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license.

b. Exceptions to Licensing

Some content, such as third-party submissions, embedded media, or referenced material, may be subject to different licensing terms. Any such exceptions will be clearly indicated. Users are responsible for verifying the terms before using or sharing such content.

2. Attribution Guidelines

Proper attribution ensures the original authors and the GSWA Knowledge Base receive appropriate credit. When using or sharing content:

• Clearly acknowledge the source as “GSWA Knowledge Base.”
• Provide a link to the original content or the main website ([Insert URL]).
• Indicate if changes were made to the original content.

Example of proper attribution:
“Adapted from [Title of the Page] by GSWA Knowledge Base, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.”

3. Permitted Uses of Content

You may use the content for:

• Personal study and research.
• Non-commercial educational purposes (e.g., presentations, teaching materials).
• Advocacy and awareness-raising activities aligned with our mission.
• Sharing on social media or within communities, provided proper attribution is given.

4. Prohibited Uses of Content

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• Using content for commercial purposes without obtaining prior written consent.
• Republishing content in a manner that misrepresents the original intent or source.
• Modifying content in a way that distorts its meaning or undermines its integrity.
• Claiming authorship or ownership of GSWA Knowledge Base content.
• Using the platform’s content for malicious purposes, hate speech, or violations of laws and regulations.

5. Third-Party Content

Some content may be submitted by third-party contributors or sourced from external platforms under separate licensing agreements.

• Responsibility for understanding and complying with third-party licensing terms lies with the user.
• GSWA Knowledge Base is not liable for misuse of third-party content.

6. User-Generated Content

When you contribute content to the GSWA Knowledge Base, you agree to the following terms:

• You retain ownership of your contributions.
• By submitting content, you grant GSWA Knowledge Base a non-exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, and distribute your contributions under the platform’s licensing terms.
• You warrant that your contributions are original and do not infringe upon the rights of others.

7. Requesting Permissions

If you wish to use content from the GSWA Knowledge Base for purposes not covered under this policy, such as commercial use, you must submit a formal request.

Request Requirements: Include details of the content, intended use, and distribution method.

Contact Email: editor@docs.gswa.in

8. Reporting Infringements

If you believe content on our platform violates your intellectual property rights or those of others, please contact us immediately.

• Email for Reporting Violations: editor@docs.gswa.in
• Include the following in your report:
  • Description of the content and location on the platform.
  • Evidence of ownership or licensing terms.
  • Contact information for follow-up.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Content Usage Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised effective date will be indicated.

By using or interacting with GSWA Knowledge Base content, you agree to this Content Usage Policy.