Licensing Policy
1. Introduction
The Center for Management Science Research (CMSR) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding in the field of management science through research, education, and collaboration. This policy outlines the terms and conditions under which CMSR grants licenses for the use of its intellectual property, including research data, software tools, and other copyrighted materials.
2. Definitions
- Intellectual Property (IP): Any original creation, invention, or discovery that may be protected by law, including but not limited to research data, software tools, algorithms, models, methodologies, reports, publications, and other copyrighted materials developed by CMSR or its researchers.
- License: A legal agreement granting the licensee permission to use CMSR's IP for a specific purpose and under specific terms.
- Licensee: The individual or organization granted a license to use CMSR's IP.
- Licensor: CMSR, granting the license to use its IP.
3. General Licensing Principles
- CMSR encourages the responsible and ethical use of its IP to advance research and knowledge in management science.
- Licenses will be granted on a non-exclusive basis unless otherwise specified.
- CMSR reserves the right to refuse or revoke licenses at its discretion.
- All licenses are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this policy and any additional license agreements.
4. Types of Licenses
CMSR offers different types of licenses depending on the intended use of the IP:
- Non-Commercial Research License: Grants permission for non-commercial research and educational purposes, typically free of charge.
- Commercial License: Grants permission for commercial use of the IP, with fees determined on a case-by-case basis.
- Data Use Agreement: Outlines specific terms for accessing and using CMSR's research data, including data anonymization and publication restrictions.
- Software License Agreement: Grants permission to use and distribute CMSR's software tools, often under an open-source license.
