Copyright notice

Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd  Trading as “Kalamo”  Last updated: 21 December 2025

All content on this website — including text, images, graphics, branding, design, layout, and digital materials — is the exclusive property of Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd, operating under the editorial imprint Kalamo, unless otherwise stated.

This notice also covers the copyright status of manuscripts submitted for evaluation and works accepted for publication.

1. Ownership of Website Content

Unless explicitly indicated, all materials published on this website are protected by:

  • The Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (UK)
  • International copyright conventions
  • Applicable intellectual property laws

No rights are transferred to users by accessing this website.

2. Restrictions on Use

You may not, without prior written permission from Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd:

  • Reproduce, copy, or distribute any content
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works
  • Publish or republish content in any format
  • Use our branding, trademarks, or editorial materials
  • Extract or scrape content for commercial or automated use

Any unauthorised use may result in legal action.

3. Manuscripts Submitted for Evaluation

3.1. Copyright remains with the author

Authors retain full copyright and intellectual property rights over any manuscript or material they submit for editorial evaluation.

Submission does not transfer or license any rights to the publisher.

3.2. Author warranties

By submitting a manuscript, the author confirms that:

  • They are the sole owner of the work
  • The work does not infringe third‑party rights
  • The work does not contain unlawful or defamatory content
  • They have the right to submit the material for evaluation

3.3. Limited evaluation licence

By submitting a manuscript, the author grants Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd a temporary, non‑exclusive, revocable licence to:

  • Read, store, and evaluate the manuscript
  • Share it internally with authorised editorial staff only

This licence exists solely for the purpose of evaluation and ends when:

  • The manuscript is rejected, or
  • The author withdraws the submission

3.4. No obligation to publish

Submission does not create:

  • A contract
  • A promise of publication
  • Any financial or legal obligation

The publisher may decline any submission at its sole discretion.

4. Works Accepted for Publication

If a manuscript is accepted:

  • Copyright remains with the author, unless a publishing agreement states otherwise
  • Rights and permissions are governed exclusively by the signed publishing contract
  • No rights are transferred until the contract is executed
  • The publisher may request specific rights (e.g., print, digital, translation) depending on the agreement

This ensures full legal clarity for both parties.

5. Third‑Party Content

Some content may include:

  • Licensed materials
  • Public domain elements
  • Content used with permission
  • Embedded third‑party services (e.g., Google Maps, reCAPTCHA)

Such materials remain the property of their respective owners.

6. Trademark Notice

Kalamo is a trading name and editorial imprint of Antarctic Developer & Publisher Ltd. All branding, logos, and marks associated with Kalamo are protected under applicable trademark and passing‑off laws.

7. Reporting Copyright Concerns

If you believe that any content on this website infringes your rights, please contact:

kalamo.submissions@gmail.com

We will review and respond to all legitimate notices.

8. Enforcement

We reserve the right to take legal action against any unauthorised use of our intellectual property, including:

  • Injunctions
  • Damages
  • Recovery of legal costs

9. Applicable Law

This Copyright Notice is governed by the laws of England and Wales.