Copyright Policy

Sikkim Digital Magazine respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects all users and contributors to do the same. This Copyright Policy explains how copyrighted material is handled, protected, and shared on our website.

Ownership of Content

All content published on Sikkim Digital Magazine, including but not limited to articles, photographs, videos, graphics, logos, and designs, is the intellectual property of the magazine or its contributors unless otherwise indicated.

Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution of any content without prior written permission is strictly prohibited.

Use of Content by Readers

Users may view, read, or share content from Sikkim Digital Magazine for personal, non-commercial purposes only.

Any commercial use, republication, or adaptation of content requires explicit written consent from Sikkim Digital Magazine or the content contributor.

Contributor Content

When contributors submit articles, photographs, videos, or other media:

• They retain ownership of their work.
• They grant Sikkim Digital Magazine a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and worldwide license to edit, publish, and promote the content across digital platforms.
• Proper credit to the contributor will always be given.

Reporting Copyright Infringement

If you believe that your copyrighted work has been used on our website without authorization, please contact us immediately with:

1. Your name, address, and contact details
2. A description of the copyrighted work
3. The URL of the infringing content
4. A statement confirming good faith belief that the use is unauthorized

We will promptly investigate and, if necessary, remove the infringing material.

Disclaimer

Sikkim Digital Magazine is not responsible for copyrighted content submitted by contributors that may violate third-party rights. All contributors must ensure their submissions are original or have appropriate permissions.