Copyright Agreement
Website Name: www.biodiversityofkerala.in1. Ownership of Content
All content published on this website, including but not limited to text, images, videos, graphics, data, research findings, audio, and downloadable materials, is the intellectual property of www.biodiversityofkerala.in, unless otherwise stated. This content is protected under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957, and international copyright treaties.
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a. Modify the content;
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c. Remove or alter any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices.
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5. Copyright Infringement Claims
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c. Your contact information;
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