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Frequently asked questions about the registration system: SciReg.org F.A.Q.
1. What is SciReg?
SciReg is an independent online registration and deposit service for scientific, technical, creative, and other intellectual works. Upon completion of registration, a Registration Record is created with a unique registration number, date, and time, and a Registration Certificate is issued.
SciReg is an independent online registration and deposit service for scientific, technical, creative, and other intellectual works. Upon completion of registration, a Registration Record is created with a unique registration number, date, and time, and a Registration Certificate is issued.
2. Is SciReg an official government copyright registration?
No. SciReg is an independent private registration service. Registration with SciReg is not a government copyright registration, patent application, or any other official governmental procedure.
No. SciReg is an independent private registration service. Registration with SciReg is not a government copyright registration, patent application, or any other official governmental procedure.
3. What types of works can be registered?
SciReg accepts scientific papers, manuscripts, books, software source code, engineering drawings, projects, photographs, images, musical works, technical documentation, research materials, databases, and many other types of intellectual works.
SciReg accepts scientific papers, manuscripts, books, software source code, engineering drawings, projects, photographs, images, musical works, technical documentation, research materials, databases, and many other types of intellectual works.
4. Who retains the intellectual property rights?
All intellectual property rights remain with the author or other rights holder. SciReg does not acquire ownership of any registered materials.
All intellectual property rights remain with the author or other rights holder. SciReg does not acquire ownership of any registered materials.
5. What information is included in a Registration Record?
A Registration Record may include the title of the work, author information, a short description, an archive containing the submitted materials, the registration date and time, and a unique registration number.
A Registration Record may include the title of the work, author information, a short description, an archive containing the submitted materials, the registration date and time, and a unique registration number.
6. What information does the Registration Certificate contain?
The Registration Certificate confirms that a work has been registered with SciReg and contains the principal registration details.
The Registration Certificate confirms that a work has been registered with SciReg and contains the principal registration details.
7. Can I restrict public access to my materials?
Yes. Authors decide which information and materials will be publicly available and which will remain restricted.
Yes. Authors decide which information and materials will be publicly available and which will remain restricted.
8. Which file formats are accepted?
Most commonly used document, image, audio, video, source code, and archive formats are accepted. ZIP, RAR, and 7ZIP archives are recommended whenever appropriate.
Most commonly used document, image, audio, video, source code, and archive formats are accepted. ZIP, RAR, and 7ZIP archives are recommended whenever appropriate.
9. What is the maximum file size?
The maximum archive file size is 7 MB.
The maximum archive file size is 7 MB.
10. Do I need to provide a description of my work?
Yes. A concise and accurate description is recommended to help identify the work and explain its content.
Yes. A concise and accurate description is recommended to help identify the work and explain its content.
11. Can I edit the description after registration?
Yes. The description may be updated through your personal account. Changes become effective after confirmation by the system.
Yes. The description may be updated through your personal account. Changes become effective after confirmation by the system.
12. Can I change the title of my work?
No. Once registration is completed, the title becomes part of the Registration Record and cannot be changed.
No. Once registration is completed, the title becomes part of the Registration Record and cannot be changed.
13. Can I register a work that was created years ago?
Yes. SciReg records the date and time of registration. If your work was created earlier, you may indicate its creation date in the description if you have supporting evidence.
Yes. SciReg records the date and time of registration. If your work was created earlier, you may indicate its creation date in the description if you have supporting evidence.
14. What if my work has multiple authors?
Multiple authors may be listed during registration. Co-authors are encouraged to establish their respective rights and responsibilities in a separate written agreement.
Multiple authors may be listed during registration. Co-authors are encouraged to establish their respective rights and responsibilities in a separate written agreement.
15. What happens after the author's death?
The transfer of rights to heirs is governed by the applicable inheritance laws. SciReg does not determine heirs or resolve inheritance disputes.
The transfer of rights to heirs is governed by the applicable inheritance laws. SciReg does not determine heirs or resolve inheritance disputes.
16. How much does registration cost?
The first two registrations are free for every user. Each additional registration costs US $7.
The first two registrations are free for every user. Each additional registration costs US $7.
17. Can I register photographs, music, or videos?
Yes. For multimedia works, it is recommended to upload a preview, a short description, and an archive containing the original materials.
Yes. For multimedia works, it is recommended to upload a preview, a short description, and an archive containing the original materials.
18. Do I have to publish the complete work?
No. Authors decide whether to publish the complete work, only a summary, or restrict access to the uploaded archive.
No. Authors decide whether to publish the complete work, only a summary, or restrict access to the uploaded archive.
19. What should I do if an authorship dispute arises?
A SciReg Registration Record may be used together with other documents and evidence supporting the author's position. The evaluation of evidence and any final legal determination are made by the competent court or other authorized authority.
A SciReg Registration Record may be used together with other documents and evidence supporting the author's position. The evaluation of evidence and any final legal determination are made by the competent court or other authorized authority.
20. Does SciReg verify authorship or originality?
No. SciReg does not evaluate authorship, originality, novelty, or the content of submitted works. Users are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide and for their legal right to register the submitted materials.
No. SciReg does not evaluate authorship, originality, novelty, or the content of submitted works. Users are solely responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide and for their legal right to register the submitted materials.
21. Can I register multiple works in a single submission?
No. Each registration applies to one individual work with its own title, description, archive, and Registration Record.
No. Each registration applies to one individual work with its own title, description, archive, and Registration Record.
22. How should I choose the title of my work?
The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the work. Please review it carefully before completing your registration.
The title should be concise, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the work. Please review it carefully before completing your registration.
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