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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...

From whom do I need permission?

Last updated on April 26, 2022

Permission must be obtained from the rightsholder of the material. In most cases this will mean contacting the publisher of the material. The publisher typically has the exclusive right to grant the permission...

What is RightsLink/CCC?

Last updated on May 11, 2022

RightsLink is the Copyright Clearance Center's automated permission-granting service. It can often be the most convenient and efficient way to request permissions. For more information about using RightsLink,...

Can I post my article on ResearchGate without violating copyright?

Last updated on May 11, 2022

You are always able to share the preprint version, abstract or a link to your article. For authors who have published their article open access under a commercial license (CC BY) you can also post your...

How do I obtain permission to use Elsevier Journal material such as figures, tables, or text excerpts, if the request falls within the STM permissions guidelines?

Last updated on May 11, 2022

If the amount of material, you are using falls with the limits set out in the STM permissions guidelines permission is automatically granted and you are not required to request permission in writing. Please...

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...