Copyright & translations
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Who can I contact to inquire about translations?
Last updated on June 24, 2019
You can find information about translations here.
How can I get permission to reproduce or re-use Elsevier content?
Last updated on June 18, 2025
As a general rule, permission should be sought from the rightsholder to reproduce any substantial part of a copyrighted work. This includes any text, illustrations, charts, tables, photographs, or other...
Can I post my article on ArXiv?
Last updated on April 26, 2022
Yes, you can post your preprint, which is your own write up of your results and analysis, anywhere at any time. If you have posted your preprint on ArXiv, which is a non-commercial preprint server, you...
Who can I contact regarding Permissions, Rights, or Licensing for my book?
Last updated on September 30, 2024
For rights and licensing questions, please contact the Elsevier Permissions Helpdesk.
Do I need permission to redraw a figure? How should I credit the figure?
Last updated on April 26, 2022
It depends. If your redrawn figure is substantially similar as that of the original figure, you should obtain permission. For example, a simple color change or change of labels on an X and Y axis is never...
How do I set up a RightsLink account?
Last updated on May 11, 2022
Please create an individual account to request permissions. If you are facing issues with creation of an account, please email Copyrights Clearance Center via [email protected] for assistance....
Which publishers fall under STM?
Last updated on May 11, 2022
Please see this link for the list of participating STM Publishers and identification of excluded titles and content of those Publishers: https://www.stm-assoc.org/intellectual-property/permissions/permissions-guidelines/ For...
How do I apply for permissions?
Last updated on July 21, 2022
Permissions can be applied through 3 modes: Email, Contact/Online form or via Rightslink/CCC (an automated permission granting service). Rightslink can often be the most convenient and efficient way to...
Do I need permission to reuse Open Access material in my chapter?
Last updated on May 11, 2022
It depends. “Open Access” refers to material (typically journal articles) that is freely available online, but it is not necessarily freely reusable. For Creative Commons-licensed material, it depends...
How should I acknowledge Elsevier material?
Last updated on April 26, 2022
Our preferred acknowledgement wording will be included in your permissions license: Example: “This article/chapter was published in Publication title, Vol number, Author(s), Title of article, Page Nos,...