Copyright Notice - Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi

1. Copyright Ownership

Original content published on www.gmrafi.com.bd and gmrafi.github.io that is created by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi is protected by copyright. This includes:

Original written content: Personal biography, research summaries, project descriptions, blog posts, and textual content authored by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi.
Original photographs: Personal photos, profile images, and event photographs taken or owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi.
Website design concept: The overall visual design, layout arrangement, and creative presentation of content.
Original graphics: Custom-created visual elements, diagrams, and illustrations specifically designed for this website.

This website and its original contents are protected by the Copyright Act 2023 of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and international copyright laws, including the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works.

2. Protected Materials

The following original materials on this website are protected by copyright:

Written Content: All original articles, blog posts, research summaries, project descriptions, biographical information, and textual content authored by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi.
Visual Content: Personal photographs, profile images, and event photos owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi. (Note: Third-party images and institutional logos are property of their respective owners.)
Unpublished Research: Pre-prints, working papers, and unpublished manuscripts authored by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi. (Published papers are subject to journal/publisher copyright - see Section 6.)
Website Design Concept: The creative arrangement, layout design, and visual presentation of content. (Technical implementation uses open-source frameworks - see Section 5.)
Original Graphics: Custom-created diagrams, illustrations, and visual elements specifically designed for this portfolio.
CV/Resume Content: The written content and formatting of the curriculum vitae document.

Important: This website uses open-source frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Font Awesome) which are NOT owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi. See Section 5 for third-party attributions.

3. Permitted Uses (Fair Use)

You may use content from this website under the following conditions:

✅ Allowed:

Academic Citation: Citing research papers or content with proper attribution (APA/MLA/Chicago style).
Personal Reference: Viewing and reading content for personal, non-commercial, educational purposes.
Linking: Linking to any page on this website from external sites (with proper credit).
Brief Quotations: Quoting small excerpts (max 300 words) with attribution and a link back to the source.
Academic Research: Using publicly available information for research purposes with proper citation.

Attribution Format: "Source: Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi, www.gmrafi.com.bd, [Date Accessed]"

4. Prohibited Uses

The following actions are strictly prohibited without prior written permission for original content owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi:

❌ Prohibited:

Content Reproduction: Copying, republishing, or distributing substantial portions of original written content, personal photographs, or CV content.
Commercial Use: Using original content for commercial purposes or financial gain without permission.
Plagiarism: Presenting original content as your own work without attribution.
Design Cloning: Copying the website design concept, layout arrangement, or visual presentation for other projects.
Photo Misuse: Using personal photographs of Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi without permission.
Impersonation: Using content to falsely represent yourself as the author or to create fake profiles.
Unauthorized Distribution: Sharing, selling, or distributing original content in any format.

Note: These prohibitions apply to original content only. You are free to use open-source frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Font Awesome) under their respective licenses for your own projects. However, copying this website's specific design implementation and content is prohibited.

5. Third-Party Content & Open Source Attributions

This website uses the following third-party resources which are NOT owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi and are used under their respective open-source licenses:

Open Source Frameworks & Libraries:

Tailwind CSS v3.x: CSS framework used under MIT License. Copyright © Tailwind Labs.
Font Awesome 6: Icon library used under Font Awesome Free License (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License).
Google Fonts (Roboto): Font family used under Apache License 2.0.

Third-Party Trademarks & Logos:

Army Institute of Business Administration (Army IBA) Logo: Trademark of Army IBA Sylhet. Used for identification/affiliation purposes only.
Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) Logo: Trademark of BUP. Used for identification/affiliation purposes only.
NASA Logo: NASA trademark used to indicate participation in NASA Space Apps Challenge. Not endorsement.
Conference Logos: ICCBM, ICFLEW, and other conference logos are property of their respective organizers.
Social Media Icons: LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram logos are trademarks of their respective companies.

Clarification: Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi claims copyright ONLY over original content (text, personal photos, design concept). The technical implementation uses open-source tools which remain the property of their respective creators.

6. Research Publications & Academic Works (Important Disclaimer)

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Published research papers displayed on this website are subject to copyright by their respective journal publishers, not Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi. As an author, I retain certain rights but do NOT own the full copyright to published works.

Copyright Status by Publication Type:

✅ Owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi:

Unpublished manuscripts: Full copyright until submitted for publication.
Working papers: Copyright retained unless published.
Pre-prints (before peer review): Author retains copyright.
Open Access publications (CC-BY, CC-BY-SA): Author retains copyright when published under Creative Commons licenses that allow author ownership.
Self-published content: Articles on arXiv, SSRN, ResearchGate where no copyright transfer occurred.
Research summaries written for this website: Original descriptions owned by author.

❌ NOT Owned by Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi:

Traditional published journal articles: Copyright transferred to publishers (Springer Nature, Elsevier, IEEE, etc.) through copyright transfer agreements.
Conference proceedings (traditional): Copyright typically owned by conference organizers or publishers.
Book chapters: Copyright owned by publisher.
Publications with exclusive copyright transfer: When author signs agreement giving all rights to publisher.

⚠️ Author Rights (Limited Use):

Can share pre-print versions on personal website (check publisher policy).
Can cite and reference own published work.
Can use in teaching and presentations (personal use).
Cannot reproduce full published PDF without permission (unless open access with author copyright).

Access Policy: This website provides links to published research via DOI, Google Scholar, and institutional repositories. Full-text access is subject to journal/publisher policies. For published papers, please respect publisher copyright and access via official channels.

7. Copyright Infringement & Reporting

If you believe any content on this website infringes your copyright, or if you discover unauthorized use of content from this website elsewhere, please contact us immediately at:

Copyright Agent: Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi

Email: rafi@gmrafi.com.bd

Website: www.gmrafi.com.bd

Please include detailed information about the alleged infringement, including URLs, descriptions, and proof of ownership. We will investigate and respond within 7 business days.

8. Requesting Permission to Use Content

If you wish to use content from this website beyond the permitted fair use exceptions, you must request written permission. Please include:

Specific content you wish to use (URLs, descriptions).
Purpose of use (commercial, educational, personal).
How the content will be displayed or distributed.
Expected audience and reach.
Duration of use.

Send permission requests to: rafi@gmrafi.com.bd

9. Copyright Registration & Legal Protection

Copyright is Automatic in Bangladesh

Under the Copyright Act 2023 of the People's Republic of Bangladesh and the Berne Convention (which Bangladesh ratified in 1999), copyright protection is automatic from the moment of creation. You do NOT need to register your work to have copyright protection.

Registration Status:

Automatic Protection: All original content on this website is protected by copyright from the moment it was created, without any registration requirement.
Optional Registration: Copyright can be registered with the Copyright Office of Bangladesh (Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks) for an administrative fee (~1000 BDT). Registration provides additional evidence in legal disputes but is NOT required for protection.
Current Status: This website's content is protected under automatic copyright provisions. Registration may be pursued in the future if legal disputes arise, but is not necessary for day-to-day protection.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction:

This copyright notice is governed by the laws of the People's Republic of Bangladesh. Any disputes arising from copyright infringement or unauthorized use of content shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bangladesh.

Applicable Laws:

Copyright Act 2023 (Bangladesh): The current copyright law of the People's Republic of Bangladesh protecting literary, artistic, and digital works.
Berne Convention (1886, Bangladesh ratified 1999): International treaty ensuring automatic copyright protection in 181 countries.
WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT): International copyright standards for digital works.

Legal Note: The Berne Convention principle of "automatic protection" means that copyright exists without formalities. Registration is a bureaucratic step that can strengthen legal claims in court but is not required for copyright to exist.

10. Updates to This Notice

This copyright notice may be updated periodically to reflect changes in content, laws, or usage policies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision.

Continued use of this website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised copyright terms.

11. Contact Information

For questions, permission requests, or copyright inquiries, please contact:

Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi

Primary Email: rafi@gmrafi.com.bd

Alternative Email: golammubasshirrafi@gmail.com

Institutional Email: gmrafibba-11@aibasylhet.edu.bd

Website: www.gmrafi.com.bd

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gmrafi