Last Updated
March 15, 2024
Effective Date
March 22, 2024
Governing Law
New York, United States
Introduction
These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the websites, services, and applications provided by Journal Publisher ("we," "our," or "us"). By using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using our services on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have authority to bind that organization to these Terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By using our services, you agree to these terms
User Accounts
Registration, security, and account responsibilities
Account Creation
- You must provide accurate, complete, and current information when creating an account
- You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
- You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
- You are liable for all activities that occur under your account
Account Eligibility
- You must be at least 18 years old to create an account
- Accounts are for individual use only and cannot be shared
- Institutional accounts require verification of affiliation
- We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms
Manuscript Submissions
Rules and responsibilities for authors
Original Work
- All submissions must be original work not previously published
- Simultaneous submissions to multiple journals are prohibited
- You must have permission to use any third-party content included in your manuscript
- All authors must meet authorship criteria and approve the final version
Ethical Standards
- Research involving human subjects must have ethics committee approval
- Animal research must comply with institutional and international guidelines
- Conflicts of interest must be disclosed
- Plagiarism in any form will result in immediate rejection
Publication Rights
- Upon acceptance, authors grant us a license to publish and distribute the work
- Authors retain copyright under our open access policy
- We reserve the right to edit manuscripts for style and clarity
- Accepted manuscripts may be withdrawn before publication only under exceptional circumstances
Peer Review Process
Guidelines for reviewers and editorial decisions
Fees & Payments
Article processing charges, refunds, and payment terms
Article Processing Charges (APCs)
- APCs apply only to accepted manuscripts in open access journals
- Fees are clearly stated on each journal's website and are due upon acceptance
- Invoices are sent to the corresponding author after acceptance
- Payment must be completed before final publication
Refund Policy
- APCs are non-refundable once publication has commenced
- Refund requests before publication are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
- No refunds for manuscripts withdrawn after acceptance
- Processing fees, if applicable, are non-refundable
Intellectual Property
Copyright, licensing, and content usage
Copyright
- Authors retain copyright of their published work under CC BY or similar open licenses
- We claim no ownership of your original content beyond the rights granted for publication
- Third-party content used with permission remains the property of its owners
License to Publish
- Authors grant us a license to publish, reproduce, and distribute the work
- We may use published content for indexing, archiving, and promotional purposes
- The license is worldwide, perpetual, and royalty-free
User Content
- You retain ownership of content you post on our platforms
- You grant us a license to display and use your content to provide our services
- We are not responsible for content posted by users
Prohibited Conduct
Actions that violate these terms
Disclaimers & Limitations
Warranty disclaimers and liability limitations
Termination
Suspension and termination of accounts
Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
Any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of our services shall be resolved through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in New York, New York, and judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.
Entire Agreement
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Journal Publisher regarding your use of our services and supersede all prior agreements and understandings. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
Contact Us
For questions about these Terms or to report violations
Legal Department
legal@journalpublisher.comRegistered Address
123 Research Ave, New York, NY 10001
Dispute Resolution
Arbitration in accordance with AAA rules
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