1. Copyright Ownership

Original content published on https://cfsbr.gmrafi.com.bd that is created by CFSBR and its team members, particularly Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi and Afshara Tasneem Zoa, is protected by copyright. This includes:

• Original written content: Research summaries, project descriptions, publications, and textual content authored by CFSBR team members.
• Original photographs: Team photos, event photographs, and institutional images owned by CFSBR.
• 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.
• Research publications: Original research papers, working papers, and academic content produced by CFSBR.

Copyright Notice: © 2026 Md Golam Mubasshir Rafi & Afshara Tasneem Zoa. Original content rights reserved.

2. Protected Materials

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

• Written Content: All original research papers, publications, project descriptions, and textual content authored by CFSBR team members.
• Visual Content: Team photographs, event photos, and institutional images owned by CFSBR.
• Unpublished Research: Pre-prints, working papers, and unpublished manuscripts authored by CFSBR team members.
• Website Design Concept: The creative arrangement, layout design, and visual presentation of content.
• Original Graphics: Custom-created diagrams, illustrations, and visual elements specifically designed for this website.

Important: This website uses open-source frameworks which are NOT owned by CFSBR. 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 with attribution and a link back to the source.
• Academic Research: Using publicly available information for research purposes with proper citation.

Attribution Format: "Source: CFSBR, https://cfsbr.gmrafi.com.bd, [Date Accessed]"

4. Prohibited Uses

The following actions are strictly prohibited without prior written permission for original content owned by CFSBR:

❌ Prohibited:

• Content Reproduction: Copying, republishing, or distributing substantial portions of original written content, research papers, or institutional photographs.
• 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 team photographs of CFSBR members without permission.
• Impersonation: Using content to falsely represent yourself as affiliated with CFSBR.
• Unauthorized Distribution: Sharing, selling, or distributing original content in any format.

5. Third-Party Content & Open Source Attributions

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

• Open Source Frameworks & Libraries:
• Tailwind CSS: CSS framework used under MIT License.
• Lucide Icons: Icon library used under ISC License.
• Google Fonts: Font families used under Apache License 2.0.
• Third-Party Trademarks & Logos:
• University logos and institutional affiliations are property of their respective owners.
• Conference and event logos are property of their respective organizers.

Clarification: CFSBR claims copyright ONLY over original content (text, team 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 CFSBR. As authors, CFSBR team members retain certain rights but do NOT own the full copyright to published works.

Copyright Status by Publication Type:

✅ Owned by CFSBR:

• Unpublished manuscripts: Full copyright until submitted for publication.
• Working papers: Copyright retained unless published.
• Pre-prints (before peer review): Authors retain copyright.
• Open Access publications: Authors retain copyright when published under Creative Commons licenses.
• Research summaries written for this website: Original descriptions owned by CFSBR.

❌ NOT Owned by CFSBR:

• Traditional published journal articles: Copyright transferred to publishers.
• Conference proceedings (traditional): Copyright owned by conference organizers or publishers.

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:

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: All original content on this website is protected by copyright from the moment it was created, without any registration requirement.

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.

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: