Plagiarism Policy

House of Gamut Plagiarism Policy

Introduction:

House of Gamut (Gamut) is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and originality in the content we publish. Plagiarism undermines these principles and compromises the trust we have with our readers and contributors. This plagiarism policy outlines the expectations and consequences related to plagiarism within our platform.

Definition of Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is the act of presenting someone else’s work, ideas, or intellectual property as your own without proper attribution or permission. This includes, but is not limited to, copying and pasting text, images, or other content without giving appropriate credit.

Policy Guidelines:

  1. Originality:
    • All content submitted to Gamut must be the original work of the author.
    • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions have not been previously published elsewhere in a manner that violates copyright or any other legal rights.
  2. Attribution:
    • Proper attribution must be given to the original source when quoting or paraphrasing from other works.
    • Any material borrowed from other sources, including images, should be appropriately credited.
  3. Citations and References:
    • Authors must provide accurate and complete citations for all sources used in their work.
    • References should follow the designated citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) as specified by Gamut.
  4. Self-Plagiarism:
    • Authors should not submit work that has been previously published in a way that violates copyright or other legal rights, whether on our platform or elsewhere, without proper disclosure and permission.

Consequences of Plagiarism:

  1. Content Removal:
    • Any content found to be in violation of this plagiarism policy may be removed from Gamut immediately.
  2. Author Penalties:
    • Authors found guilty of plagiarism may face consequences such as suspension or permanent removal of their publishing privileges on Gamut.
  3. Legal Action:
    • Gamut reserves the right to take legal action if plagiarism involves a violation of copyright or other intellectual property rights.

Reporting Plagiarism:

Readers, contributors, or any concerned parties are encouraged to report suspected cases of plagiarism to plagiarism@ruadanbooks.com.

Conclusion:

By adhering to this plagiarism policy, Gamut aims to maintain a high standard of quality and originality in the content we publish. We appreciate the cooperation of our contributors and readers in upholding these principles.

This policy is subject to periodic review and may be updated as needed.

House of Gamut 12/28/2023