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Terms of Service

Last updated: {{ now().strftime('%B %d, %Y') if now else 'January 1, 2024' }}

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using {{ settings.site_name if settings else 'ScholarPress' }} ("Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing our website, submitting manuscripts, or using any of our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Description of Service

{{ settings.site_name if settings else 'ScholarPress' }} provides an online platform for:

  • Submission of research manuscripts
  • Peer review management
  • Publication and dissemination of academic research
  • Access to published articles

3. User Accounts

Some features may require you to create an account. You are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • All activities that occur under your account
  • Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use
  • Providing accurate and complete information

4. Manuscript Submission

By submitting a manuscript, you represent and warrant that:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
  • The work is not under consideration by another publication
  • All co-authors have approved the submission
  • You have the right to submit the work for publication
  • The work does not infringe any third-party rights
  • All research was conducted ethically and in compliance with applicable regulations

5. Peer Review

By submitting a manuscript, you agree to participate in our peer review process. We reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet our quality standards or scope requirements. The peer review process is confidential, and decisions are final.

6. Copyright and Licensing

For Authors

Upon acceptance and publication, authors grant us a license to publish and distribute the work. The specific terms depend on the publishing agreement (traditional or open access).

For Readers

Content on this website is protected by copyright. You may access and use published content in accordance with applicable copyright law and any license terms specified.

7. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

  • Submit fraudulent or plagiarized content
  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations
  • Infringe upon intellectual property rights
  • Harass, abuse, or harm other users
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
  • Interfere with the proper functioning of the Service
  • Use automated systems to access the Service without permission

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.

We do not guarantee that the Service will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free. The content published on our platform represents the views of the authors and does not necessarily reflect our opinions.

9. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, DATA, USE, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless {{ settings.site_name if settings else 'ScholarPress' }}, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Service or violation of these Terms.

11. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

12. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to the Service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including breach of these Terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

15. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us.

Questions?

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out to us.

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