Terms & Conditions

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your use of the websites, services, and platforms operated under Journals Online (“we”, “us”, or “our”). By accessing or using our website, submitting a manuscript, registering for updates, or otherwise interacting with our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

If you do not agree to these Terms, you should not use our website or services.

1. Scope of Services

Journals Online provides online platforms for:

• Submitting and managing manuscripts
• Peer review and editorial workflow
• Publishing open access scholarly articles
• Providing journal, conference, and publication-related information

2. Eligibility

By using our services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old or have legal capacity to enter into these Terms.
• You will use the website and services in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

3. User Accounts & Submissions

When you create an account, submit a manuscript, or complete any form on our website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of any login credentials.
• Accept responsibility for all activities conducted under your account.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access if we reasonably believe that any information provided is inaccurate, misleading, or in breach of these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property & Copyright

Unless otherwise stated:

• Authors retain copyright to their articles and grant Journals Online a non-exclusive right to publish.
• Published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, or as indicated on the article.
• Website content, logos, layouts, and design elements (excluding article content) remain the property of Journals Online and may not be reused without permission.

For details, please refer to our Copyright & Licensing page (or the corresponding licensing page on this site).

5. Acceptable Use

You agree not to use the website or services to:

• Upload, submit, or distribute content that is unlawful, defamatory, discriminatory, or infringing.
• Engage in plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other research misconduct.
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems, accounts, or data.
• Disrupt or interfere with the normal functioning of the website or services.

6. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions (including acceptance, revision, or rejection of manuscripts) are made at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board for each journal. While we endeavour to follow fair and transparent processes, submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

7. Disclaimers

The content published on Journals Online is provided for scholarly, educational, and informational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, medical, legal, or other advice.

We do not guarantee that:

• The website will be available without interruption or error-free.
• All content is free from inaccuracies or typographical errors.
• External links or third-party resources are accurate, up to date, or secure.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Journals Online, its editors, staff, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising out of or in connection with:

• Your use of or inability to use the website or services.
• Decisions made based on published content.
• Loss of data, profits, reputation, or other intangible losses.

9. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website may contain links to external websites, tools, or services (e.g., indexing platforms, payment gateways, conference venues). These are provided for convenience only. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those third-party sites.

10. Confidentiality & Privacy

We handle personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using our services, you also agree to the terms set out in that policy.

11. Changes to Services

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website or services at any time, with or without notice, including changes to features, layout, or availability of specific journals or tools.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or operational needs. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated “last revised” date where applicable. Continued use of the website after changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws of the jurisdiction in which Journals Online is legally registered and operates (unless otherwise required by mandatory law). Any disputes arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive or non-exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in that jurisdiction, as permitted by law.

14. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms & Conditions, please contact:

Email: info@journalsonline.org
Support: support@journalsonline.org