Policy
Copyright & intellectual property
Who owns the platform, who owns your writing, and how to report an infringement.
Last updated 11 October 2026
Requires legal review
This document is written to describe the platform’s actual behaviour, but one or more provisions depend on facts that must be confirmed before it is relied on as a binding policy. The specific items to confirm are:
- Confirm the copyright notice format and infringement procedure required in the operator's jurisdiction.
- Confirm ownership of any third-party assets (fonts, images) used on the public site.
Your content
You own the text you write and the files you upload. We do not claim authorship or ownership of your work.
Our platform
The PassResearch name, interface, and underlying software are protected by copyright and other rights. You may not copy, resell or redistribute the platform itself.
Third-party material
Scholarly metadata is provided by third-party services under their own terms. Photographs used on the public site are licensed stock images recorded with their provider and attribution; they are not offered for reuse by visitors.
Reporting an infringement
If you believe content on PassResearch infringes your rights, write to admin@passresearch.com with enough detail for us to identify the material and your claim. We will review genuine notices and act where appropriate.
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