SCIVOLVE Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of our website and services, including the submission, peer review, and publication of research manuscripts. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use our services.

• Definitions

  • "SCIVOLVE," "we," "us," and "our" refer to SCIVOLVE, an independent, publication organization.

  • "User," "you," and "your" refer to any individual or entity accessing or using our services.
  • "Services" refer to the activities provided by SCIVOLVE, including manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and access to content.
  • "Content" refers to any material published on our website, including research articles, reviews, and other scholarly content.
• Use of Services

  • Eligibility :

    By using SCIVOLVE’s services, you represent and warrant that you are of legal age and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms. If you are accessing our services on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

  • Account Registration :

    Some services may require you to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update this information as necessary. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for any activities that occur under your account.

  • Acceptable Use.

    You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to use our services:

  • To infringe upon the rights of others or violate any applicable laws.
  • To distribute spam, viruses, or other harmful code.
  • To engage in any activity that could harm, disrupt, or interfere with the functioning of our website or services.
• Manuscript Submission and Publication

  • Originality and Plagiarism :

    By submitting a manuscript to SCIVOLVE, you confirm that the work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and does not contain plagiarized content. You are responsible for ensuring that all sources are properly cited and that you have obtained any necessary permissions for the use of third-party materials.

  • Peer Review Process :

    All submitted manuscripts are subject to a peer review process. SCIVOLVE reserves the right to reject any submission that does not meet our editorial standards. The final decision regarding publication lies with the editorial board.

  • Copyright and Licensing :

    Upon acceptance of a manuscript, you agree to grant SCIVOLVE a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the content in any medium. Authors retain copyright of their work and are encouraged to publish under open-access licenses.

• Intellectual Property

  All content available on the SCIVOLVE website, including but not limited to text, images, logos, and graphics, is the intellectual property of SCIVOLVE or its licensors. You may access, download, and print content from our website for personal, non-commercial use, provided that you do not modify the content or remove any copyright or proprietary notices.

• Limitation of Liability

  To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCIVOLVE shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our services or your inability to use our services. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

• Indemnification

  You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless SCIVOLVE, its affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable legal fees, arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our services, your violation of these Terms, or your infringement of any intellectual property or other rights of any person or entity.

• Privacy

  Your use of our services is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in the Privacy Policy.

• Termination

  SCIVOLVE reserves the right to terminate or suspend your account and access to our services at any time, with or without cause or notice, for conduct that violates these Terms or is otherwise harmful to SCIVOLVE or other users.

• Changes to Terms

  SCIVOLVE may update these Terms from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised Terms on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.

• Contact Information

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