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Copyright Notice — NIFS Websites

All content on NIFS websites is protected by copyright. Please read this notice carefully before reproducing or sharing any content from nifs.ac.lk or its associated web properties.

Copyright Ownership

Copyright in each Institute website and all content on those websites is owned by the National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS) or its third-party licensors.

All rights are reserved unless otherwise stated. The NIFS name, logo, and all related marks are the property of the National Institute of Fundamental Studies.

Content Disclaimer

NIFS makes no warranty about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content published on its websites. Information is provided in good faith and for general informational purposes only.

Users are advised to confirm important information with the relevant NIFS departments before relying on it. NIFS accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising from reliance on content published on its websites.

Permitted Use

You may save or print content from NIFS websites for your own non-commercial, personal, or educational use, provided that:

• You do not modify the content in any way • You include the following copyright attribution on any copy: "© National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), Sri Lanka" • You do not use the content in a way that could mislead others about its source or origin

For any other use, including reproduction for commercial purposes, publication, or redistribution, you must obtain prior written permission from NIFS.

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are expressly prohibited on or in relation to NIFS websites:

• Any unlawful use or use that violates applicable laws and regulations • Infringement of copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights • Automated scraping, crawling, or harvesting of content without prior written permission • Submitting or distributing harmful, malicious, or offensive code or content • Decompiling, reverse engineering, or attempting to extract the source code of any website software • Generating or distributing unsolicited commercial communications (spam) • Any activity that may overload, damage, or impair the performance of NIFS networks or systems

Third-Party Links and Content

NIFS websites may contain links to third-party websites and external resources. These links are provided for convenience only.

NIFS does not endorse, control, or accept responsibility for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or views expressed on any third-party website. Visiting linked websites is at your own risk, and you should review the terms and privacy policies of those sites independently.

Enforcement

NIFS reserves the right to remove, without notice, any content on its websites that does not comply with these terms or applicable laws.

NIFS also reserves the right to block user access to any website or digital resource it operates, without prior notice, where a user is found to have breached these terms or engaged in prohibited activities.

Reporting Copyright Issues

If you believe that content on any NIFS website infringes your copyright, please report it to us at:

Email: info@nifs.ac.lk

Please include the following information in your report: • A description of the copyrighted work you believe has been infringed • The specific URL(s) on the NIFS website where the content appears • Your contact information (name, email address) • A statement confirming that you are the copyright owner or authorised to act on their behalf

NIFS will investigate all reports and take appropriate action.