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Terms of Use

Last updated: 3 November 2026

1. About these terms

These terms govern your use of igsresearch.org, operated by the Institute for Global Studies and Research ("IGSR"). By using the website you agree to them.

2. Use of content

Unless stated otherwise, articles, journal papers and policy briefs on this site are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence (CC BY 4.0). You may share and adapt them for any purpose, provided you credit the author(s) and IGSR and link to the original. Images, logos and other third-party material are credited individually and are not covered by this licence unless stated. The IGSR name, logo and visual identity may not be used without written permission.

3. Views expressed

Publications represent the views of their authors, not the institutional position of IGSR, its advisers or its partners. IGSR takes no institutional position on disputed territories or boundaries.

4. No professional advice

Content on this site is for research and information. It is not legal, financial, medical or other professional advice, and should not be relied on as such.

5. Submissions

By submitting work, you confirm that it is your own, that you hold the rights to all material in it, and that it does not infringe anyone's rights or break any law. Authors retain copyright and grant IGSR the right to publish, format, archive and distribute the work. Our Submission Guidelines and Editorial Policies also apply.

6. Acceptable use

You must not misuse the website, including by attempting to gain unauthorised access, submitting malicious files, scraping personal data, submitting plagiarised or fabricated work, or impersonating another person.

7. Certificates and documents

Certificates, letters and ID cards issued by IGSR remain records of IGSR. Altering, forging or misrepresenting them is prohibited and may lead to criminal prosecution and civil action. Their authenticity can be checked on our Verify Certificate page.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of external websites we link to.

9. Availability and liability

We aim to keep the site accurate and available but do not guarantee it. To the extent permitted by law, IGSR is not liable for any loss arising from use of the website or reliance on its content.

10. Changes

We may update these terms. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised terms.

11. Governing law

These terms are interpreted in line with applicable law and internationally recognised principles. Any dispute is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Jammu and Kashmir.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms: info@igsresearch.org.