Open Access Policy

The De Facto Law Journal follows an open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible to readers without any subscription or paywall. The journal is committed to promoting unrestricted sharing of legal research, allowing scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to view, download, share, and distribute content without limitations, provided proper attribution is given. All published works are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits free use, reproduction, and adaptation of the content as long as the original author(s) and source are credited. Authors retain the copyright of their work while granting the journal exclusive publishing rights. De Facto Law Journal aims to enhance global legal scholarship by ensuring that high-quality research remains widely accessible. To maintain long-term availability, all articles are permanently archived on the journal’s website and may also be stored in legal research repositories. The journal does not charge any fees for submission, processing, or publication, making legal research accessible to a broader audience. Users are encouraged to properly cite journal articles when using them for research, academic purposes, or derivative works. Any commercial use of published content requires prior approval from the journal. By adopting an open-access model, De Facto Law Journal supports greater visibility, accessibility, and impact of legal scholarship worldwide