It is not possible for ResearchGate to provide you with advice about copyright or what copyright restrictions may apply to your content - if any. However, we can provide some general information which we hope will be helpful.
How does ResearchGate work?
For starters, when thinking about copyright issues, it’s important that you understand what ResearchGate is and how it works. To find out more, we encourage you to read the answers to these frequently asked questions:
Can I share or store my content on ResearchGate?
Your ability to share your content on ResearchGate will depend on the rights you hold in that content, which may be determined by an agreement that you have with your publisher. To get you thinking about the relevant issues, we encourage you to read the answers to these questions:
What should I do if I'm unsure about my rights?
If you’re unsure about your rights to share your content on ResearchGate, you should first review any applicable license agreement that you have signed with a publisher and any policies they may post on their website. If you still have questions, we recommend that you get in touch directly with your publisher. If you’ve already made the content publicly available, we recommend that you remove it (or simply make it private) while you confirm your rights. You may be allowed to share another version of the content, such as an Accepted Manuscript, or to privately store a copy on ResearchGate. Again, that will depend on any agreement you have with your publisher. Here’s how you can review and remove your content: