Licensing Policy
All articles published in the Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation (JDSSI) are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0). This licensing policy ensures broad dissemination of research while protecting the rights of authors and maintaining the integrity of published work.
License Overview
License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
License Deed: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/deed.en
Legal Code: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/legalcode
License Components
The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license consists of four components:
1. Attribution (BY)
You must give appropriate credit to the original author(s), provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
This means:
- Always cite the original article with full bibliographic information
- Include author names, article title, journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, and DOI
- Provide a link to the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license
- Indicate if any changes were made (though modifications are not permitted under ND)
- Do not suggest that JDSSI or the authors endorse your use of the work
2. NonCommercial (NC)
You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
Commercial purposes include:
- Any use primarily intended for commercial advantage or monetary compensation
- Inclusion in commercial publications or databases requiring payment
- Use in commercial training courses or consulting services
- Sale of articles or collections containing the articles
- Use in advertising or promotional materials for commercial products
- Any use that directly or indirectly generates revenue
Non-commercial purposes include:
- Educational use in teaching and coursework
- Personal research and study
- Use by non-profit organizations for non-commercial purposes
- Inclusion in non-commercial open access repositories
- Sharing among colleagues for academic purposes
3. NoDerivatives (ND)
If you remix, transform, or build upon the material, you may not distribute the modified material.
This means:
- Articles must be used in their original, unmodified form
- You cannot create translations without permission
- You cannot adapt or modify the content
- You cannot create summaries or abridgements for distribution
- You cannot remix content from multiple articles into new works
- The integrity of the published work must be maintained
Exceptions:
- Format changes (e.g., PDF to HTML) that do not alter content are permitted
- Technical modifications for accessibility (e.g., screen reader compatibility) are permitted
- Extraction of data or figures for re-analysis with proper citation is permitted for research purposes
4. No Additional Restrictions
You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
This means:
- You cannot add DRM (Digital Rights Management) to articles
- You cannot require registration or payment to access shared articles
- You cannot impose additional license terms beyond CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- You cannot restrict others' rights to use the work as the license allows
What Users Can Do
Under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, users have the following rights:
Reading and Access
- Read articles online without registration or fees
- Access the full text immediately upon publication
- View articles on any device or platform
Downloading and Saving
- Download articles in PDF or HTML format
- Save copies for personal use, research, or teaching
- Store articles in personal reference management systems
- Archive articles in institutional or subject repositories
Sharing and Distribution
- Share links to articles via email, social media, or websites
- Distribute unmodified copies to colleagues or students
- Include articles in course packs or reading lists (non-commercial)
- Post articles on personal or institutional websites
- Share via academic social networks (ResearchGate, Academia.edu, etc.)
Educational Use
- Use articles in teaching at educational institutions
- Include articles in non-commercial educational materials
- Assign articles as required reading for courses
- Discuss and analyze articles in classroom settings
- Use in thesis or dissertation literature reviews
Research Use
- Cite articles in academic publications
- Reference articles in research proposals
- Analyze data or methods described in articles
- Conduct meta-analyses including article data
- Text and data mining for non-commercial research
Printing
- Print articles for personal use
- Print articles for non-commercial educational purposes
- Create personal copies for research archives
What Users Cannot Do
The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license prohibits the following:
Commercial Uses
- Sell articles or collections containing articles
- Include articles in commercial publications or databases
- Use articles in for-profit training or consulting
- Use articles for commercial product development
- Include articles in commercial educational materials
- Use content in advertising or marketing
Modifications and Derivatives
- Create translations of articles (without permission)
- Adapt or modify article content
- Create summaries or condensed versions for distribution
- Extract and republish portions of articles
- Remix content from multiple articles
- Create derivative works based on articles
Misrepresentation
- Remove or alter author attribution
- Claim authorship of others' work
- Suggest false endorsement by authors or JDSSI
- Misrepresent the source or content of articles
Author Rights Under This License
Copyright Retention
Authors retain full copyright of their work. The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license does not transfer copyright to JDSSI or the publisher.
What Authors Can Do
As copyright holders, authors have additional rights beyond the public license:
- Reuse their own work: Authors can use their published articles in any way, including creating derivative works
- Grant additional permissions: Authors can grant permission for translations, adaptations, or commercial uses on a case-by-case basis
- Create translations: Authors may translate their own work without restriction
- Republish: Authors may republish their work in other venues with proper citation to the original JDSSI publication
- Use in future work: Authors may incorporate their published work into books, chapters, or other publications
- Modify their work: Authors may create updated or adapted versions of their own work
- Self-archive: Deposit any version (preprint, accepted manuscript, published version) in repositories
What JDSSI Receives
Authors grant JDSSI:
- Right of first publication: JDSSI has the right to publish the work first
- Non-exclusive publishing rights: Right to publish and distribute under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Archiving rights: Right to preserve and archive the work
- Indexing rights: Right to submit to indexing services and databases
These are non-exclusive rights - authors retain all other rights to their work.
Requesting Permissions
Uses Covered by the License
For uses permitted under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, no permission is needed. Users may proceed with:
- Non-commercial sharing and distribution
- Educational uses
- Research uses
- Personal uses
Uses Requiring Permission
For uses not covered by CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, users must obtain permission from the copyright holder (the authors):
- Commercial uses: Contact authors directly for commercial licensing
- Translations: Contact authors for permission to create translations
- Adaptations: Contact authors for permission to create derivative works
- Modifications: Contact authors for permission to modify content
How to Request Permission
To request permission for uses not covered by the license:
- Identify the corresponding author from the published article
- Contact the author directly via email with your request
- Clearly describe the intended use
- Wait for written permission before proceeding
- Comply with any conditions the author may specify
JDSSI cannot grant permissions beyond the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license, as authors retain copyright.
Special Cases and Exceptions
Accessibility Adaptations
Format changes for accessibility purposes are permitted:
- Converting to screen-reader compatible formats
- Creating audio versions for visually impaired users
- Adding captions or descriptions for accessibility
- Technical modifications that do not alter content
These adaptations should not be distributed for commercial purposes.
Quotations and Fair Use
Brief quotations from articles for criticism, commentary, or research are permitted under fair use/fair dealing principles, independent of the CC license:
- Short quotations with proper citation
- Use in critical analysis or reviews
- Scholarly commentary and discussion
Fair use is limited and varies by jurisdiction. Substantial copying requires compliance with the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license.
Data and Figures
For data and figures published in JDSSI articles:
- Reuse in research: Researchers may extract data for re-analysis with proper citation
- Figures in presentations: Figures may be used in non-commercial presentations with attribution
- Reproduction in new works: Contact authors for permission to reproduce figures in new publications
Third-Party Materials
Some articles may contain materials (figures, tables, images) used with permission from third parties. These materials may have different license terms:
- Third-party materials are identified in figure captions or acknowledgments
- Users must obtain separate permission for third-party materials
- The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license applies only to original content by the article authors
- JDSSI and authors are not responsible for securing permissions for third-party reuse
License Application
What Is Licensed
The CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license applies to:
- The full text of published articles
- Author-created figures, tables, and images
- Supplementary materials published with articles
- Abstracts and metadata
What Is Not Licensed
The license does not apply to:
- JDSSI's name, logo, or trademarks
- Third-party materials used with permission
- Journal layout and design elements
- Editorial content not part of articles
License Display and Attribution
License Indicators
All JDSSI articles display:
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 logo and link on article pages
- License statement in article PDFs
- License metadata in article XML
- Link to the Creative Commons license deed
Proper Attribution Format
When using JDSSI articles, provide attribution as follows:
Example citation format:
Wang, M., & Chen, L. (2023). Design thinking for social innovation in healthcare. Journal of Design Service and Social Innovation, 1(1), 15-32. https://doi.org/10.59528/ms.jdssi2023.0101
Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
License Compatibility
Repository Compatibility
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 is compatible with most institutional and subject repositories. Articles may be deposited in repositories that:
- Preserve the original license terms
- Do not impose additional restrictions
- Maintain proper attribution
- Provide free access
Funder Compliance
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 satisfies the open access requirements of many funding agencies. However, some funders require more permissive licenses (e.g., CC BY). Authors should verify their funder's specific requirements before submission.
Changes to Licensing Policy
JDSSI reserves the right to update its licensing policy for future articles. Any changes will be:
- Announced publicly on the journal website
- Applied only to newly submitted articles
- Not retroactively applied to already-published articles
Already-published articles will retain their original CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license in perpetuity.
Questions and Support
For questions about licensing, permissions, or copyright:
For license interpretation:
Email: jdssi@michelangelo-scholar.com
For author permissions:
Contact the corresponding author directly (email provided in published article)
For Creative Commons questions:
Visit: https://creativecommons.org/faq/
JDSSI uses the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license to balance broad dissemination of research with protection of author rights and work integrity. This license ensures that research is freely accessible for educational and research purposes while preserving the original work as published.
Related Policies:
- Open Access Policy - Free access details
- Copyright Policy - Author copyright retention
- Price Policy - No-fee publishing model
