No need to panic. If you created a document yourself, you are the copyright holder. This means that no one is allowed to copy or distribute your work without your permission. On Stuvia, you may only upload and sell documents that you legally own.
Copyright: what does this mean for you?
When you upload a document, you keep all copyright. Stuvia does not take over these rights. You decide what happens to your document: you can edit it, remove it, share it for free, or sell it whenever you want. It’s also important to know that by selling your document, you do not sell your copyright. Buyers may only use the document for personal use.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is copying someone else’s work without proper source attribution, and it is strictly forbidden on Stuvia.
How to stay safe
Do you use (parts of) someone else’s work? Always clearly mention the source and the author. Quoting and referencing are allowed, as long as it’s clear where the information comes from. Summaries of books or scientific articles are also allowed, as long as the work is truly your own and quotations are properly cited.
Want to know more? Visit our Copyright Center for more detailed information. Still have questions? We’re here to help.