Copyright Terms

Pyrrhic Press Publishing and PyrrhicPress.org Journals Copyright Terms

Last updated: March 3, 2024

Overview

Pyrrhic Press Publishing is committed to the free dissemination of knowledge and scholarly research. As part of this commitment, all journals published under Pyrrhic Press, including but not limited to:

  • Professionals in Business Journal (ISSN: 2998-9019)
  • Acta Eruditorum
  • USJEEL: The United States Journal of Excellence in Education and Leadership

operate under a Creative Commons Zero (CC0) Public Domain Dedication, ensuring that knowledge remains openly accessible without copyright restrictions.

Key Terms and Conditions

1. CC0 License

All content published in Pyrrhic Press journals is licensed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) Public Domain Dedication. This means:

  • Works are placed in the public domain with no copyright restrictions.
  • Anyone may copy, modify, distribute, translate, or otherwise use the work for any purpose, without seeking permission from the author or publisher.
  • There are no fees, paywalls, or embargoes imposed on accessing or reusing the content.

2. Author Rights and Permissions

Authors who publish in any Pyrrhic Press journal retain full ownership of their work. By submitting their work for publication, authors agree to the following:

  • Authors retain full copyright to their work and may freely republish, modify, and share their work in any format.
  • Authors grant Pyrrhic Press the right to publish their work in the applicable journal.
  • Authors are encouraged to self-archive their published work on personal websites, institutional repositories, or any other platform of their choice.
  • Authors do not need to request permission from Pyrrhic Press to republish their work in other journals, books, or media.

3. No Restrictions on Reuse

  • Authors are not bound by exclusivity or embargoes and may submit their work to other publishers immediately after publication.
  • Attribution to Pyrrhic Press or the original journal is not legally required, though it is encouraged as a professional courtesy.
  • Readers, researchers, educators, and institutions may freely use, share, and adapt published content without limitations.

4. Acknowledgment of CC0 License

While formal attribution is not required under CC0, we encourage users of our content to credit the original authors and the respective Pyrrhic Press journal where the work was first published. Proper citation helps maintain the integrity of scholarly contributions and benefits the academic and professional community.

5. Submission Agreement

By submitting a manuscript to any Pyrrhic Press journal (Professionals in Business Journal, Acta Eruditorum, USJEEL, or future publications), authors agree to:

  • The application of the CC0 license to their work.
  • Pyrrhic Press’s right to publish the work in print and digital formats.
  • The open access and unrestricted reuse policies outlined above.

Our mission is to eliminate barriers to knowledge dissemination while maintaining academic rigor and professionalism in publishing.

6. Contact Information

For further inquiries or clarifications regarding copyright, publishing rights, or submissions, please contact us at:

📧 editor@pyrrhicpress.org
🌐 www.pyrrhicpress.org

Pyrrhic Press Publishing remains dedicated to fostering open access, transparency, and academic freedom in publishing.