Plagiarism Policy

Definition of Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or intellectual property as one’s own without proper attribution or authorization. This includes but is not limited to copying text, images, data, or concepts from other sources without giving appropriate credit.

Prohibited Conduct

1. Copying from Other Sources: Writers must not copy content directly from external publications, websites, or any other sources without proper citation and permission.
2. Paraphrasing without Attribution: Paraphrasing content from other sources without giving credit to the original author is also considered plagiarism.
3. Self-Plagiarism: Submitting work that has been previously published or is under review elsewhere without disclosing the prior publication is not allowed.
4. Using Unauthorized Materials: Writers should only use materials for which they have proper permissions, licenses, or copyrights.

Originality and Citation

1. Original Content: Writers must submit original work created solely by them, free from any copyright infringement or unauthorized use of materials.
2. Proper Attribution: When referencing or quoting other sources, writers must provide accurate citations, including the author’s name, publication title, and source details.
3. Citation Style: Writers should adhere to the specific citation style guidelines provided by the academic website.

Plagiarism Check

All submitted articles will undergo a plagiarism check using reputable plagiarism detection software. Writers grant the academic website the right to verify the authenticity and originality of their work.

Consequences of Plagiarism

1. Rejection: Articles found to have plagiarized content will be rejected without further consideration.
2. Account Suspension: Writers who engage in plagiarism may face temporary or permanent suspension from contributing to Heritagetemples.org
3. Legal Action: In severe cases of plagiarism or copyright infringement, legal actions may be pursued against the responsible writer.

Copyright and Licensing

By submitting an article to our website, writers grant the website the right to publish, reproduce, distribute, and use the content for academic and non-commercial purposes. However, writers retain the copyright to their original work.

Educational Resources and Support

Writers are encouraged to familiarize themselves with proper citation practices, avoid plagiarism, and seek support or clarification from the academic website’s editorial team if needed.

Policy Updates

The academic website reserves the right to modify or update this plagiarism policy at any time. Writers will be informed of any changes, and continued contribution signifies acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If writers have any questions or concerns regarding this plagiarism policy, please contact us at heritagetemples@tattvamag.org.

By contributing articles to the website, writers agree to adhere to the terms and guidelines outlined in this Plagiarism Policy.