Terms and Conditions

General

  • When accessing, browsing, or utilizing this Site, you are aqueous to the Terms and Conditions outlined herein, presented by ISI Journal Indexing. These terms constitute a binding agreement between you and us, governing your use of the Services we offer on this platform. Provided you adhere to these Terms and Conditions, we provide you limited, non-transferable, non-exclusive right to access, view, and utilize this Site. Should you choose not to be bound by these T&Cs, you must promptly cease your use of this Site.
  • Additionally, your interaction with our website is subject to our privacy policy, available here. This policy regulates the collection, usage, and sharing of your personal information, as well as your rights regarding it. Furthermore, our cookies policy governs the use of cookies and similar technologies on our website, detailing their types, purposes, and how you can manage your preferences.
  • By accessing and using our website, you not only accept the terms and conditions in this document but also consent to our processing of your personal information as per our privacy policy and agree to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookies policy. If you do not agree with these practices, you are required to refrain from using our website.
  • Our privacy policy, which is available here. The Privacy policy governs our use of your personal information. It sets out the types of personal information we collect, the reasons we collect it for, how we use it, where we may pass it on to any third parties, in what circumstances, and for what reasons, and any other relevant information relating to our use and/or processing of your personal information and your rights in relation to your personal information.
  • Our cookies policy governs our use of cookies and similar technologies on our website. It sets out the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, the circumstances in which we may place cookies on your computer, device, or browser, and other relevant information relating to cookies, such as how to change your preferences to accept or reject cookies.

Purpose of This Site

  • The information provided on this website is purely for informational purposes and does not establish a business or professional services relationship. A service relationship may form only upon a written acceptance of your service request by ISI Journal Indexing. We reserve the right to take measures to protect system security, safety, and user interests, including verifying the authenticity and validity of service orders you place

Fees and Invoicing

  • We'll issue valid tax invoices for each service, alerting you when the deliverable is ready for download. Payment of all fees is required before downloading, and fees are non-refundable and non-cancellable, except as outlined in the Order Form. Payment should be made in the specified currency, without set-offs, counterclaims, or withholding.
  • Maintaining accurate billing and contact details is your responsibility. We'll rectify any invoice errors and credit overpayments to your account. If you've ceased acquiring our service, we'll refund overpayments, deducting any outstanding amounts.
  • Billing disputes are allowed as per this clause: You must submit a good faith request within 1 month of the relevant invoice, providing evidence of the error. We'll investigate and, if valid, you'll pay the outstanding amount within five Business Days. If not, you must pay the undisputed portion in accordance with the "Fees and Invoicing" clause.

Refunds/Cancellation Policy:

  • For electronically issued services, we offer quality assurance. If you're unsatisfied, request a rework within a reasonable timeframe, following our quality guarantee. We'll redo it for free if it falls short. Delays result in a 100% fee refund. Address concerns via written requests by email or online account, specifying editorial issues. Rework applies to the original text based on initial instructions. No cancellations are accepted for confirmed orders.

Intellectual Property Statement:

  • The content on this site, which includes text, design, software, graphics, audio, video, and data, is safeguarded by copyright laws. Please respect our rights and adhere to the usage restrictions outlined below.
  • We are the rightful owners of this site and all its content. Any reproduction, copying, republishing, uploading, posting, transmission, or distribution of this content is strictly restricted without our prior written consent. You may, however, use the content for personal, non-commercial purposes while complying with intellectual property laws. If you wish to download and print any downloadable content for personal, non-commercial use, you may do so, provided that you do not alter it or remove any copyright notices.
  • All trademarks, logos, and service marks used or displayed on this site are the property of their respective owners. None of the copyright, trademark, logo, service mark, or other proprietary interests in this site are licensed to, or otherwise granted to, you by your use of this site.

Terms of Use and User Responsibilities

  • By getting accessing and using this website (the "Site"), you agree to the following terms and conditions. Failure to comply with these terms may result in the termination of your access to the Site without prior notice.

Prohibited Activities:

Unauthorized Use: You shall not use any contact information obtained from the Site for unauthorized purposes, including marketing.

Interference: Do not use any hardware or software intended to disrupt the proper regulation of the Site or intercept system data, personal information, or Content.

Disruption: You agree not to interrupt or attempt to interrupt the Site's operation in any way.

Inappropriate Content: Do not post or share any information that is false, defamatory, harmful, harassing, obscene, pornographic, abusive, hateful, racially or ethnically objectionable, or violates any applicable laws.

Protection of Minors: Posting information that harms minors is strictly prohibited.

Intellectual Property: Do not infringe on patent, trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights. Posting content that is without permission is prohibited.

Malware: Posting files containing viruses, malware, or any other harmful code is not allowed.

Illegal Activities: Do not conduct surveys, contests, pyramid schemes, or chain letters on the Site, and do not get involve in any activities that violate applicable laws.

Threats and Offenses: Posting information that threatens national security, public order, or friendly relations with other nations is prohibited. Impersonation and communication of menacing messages are not allowed.

Network Usage: Do not make the Site run at the same time over a network where it can be accessed by more than one device or users simultaneously.

Legal Compliance:

You are responsible for complying with the laws of your country while accessing this Site. Additionally, you may not use the Site in ways that breach any local, national, or international laws or regulations or for unlawful or fraudulent purposes.

User Content Warranty: You guarantee that any content you post on the website is either owned by you or used with proper authorization. Your User Content should not infringe on the rights of others. You also warrant that no legal actions or investigations are pending or threatened regarding your User Content.

User Registration:

Access to certain areas of the Site may require registration. You must provide accurate and complete information when registering, and some information may be mandatory.

Unsolicited Content:

You may not transmit unsolicited advertising, promotional material, or spam through the Site. Using or sharing material you are not authorized to distribute is also prohibited.

Regulatory Powers

In managing our website, we retain certain regulatory powers that grant us the authority to control access to the entire site or specific sections, all of which is subject to our sole discretion. We maintain the prerogative to reject user registrations without providing specific justifications and possess the right to suspend, cancel, or deactivate user accounts whenever we find it necessary. For those who have engaged with our services, we may employ your name, logo, or trademarks in our marketing efforts, always respecting your trademark rights. Moreover, we may analyze your data to enhance the overall quality of our services, ultimately benefiting all of our customers. These measures are in place to safeguard the integrity and functionality of our platform.

Confidentiality

We are unwavering in our dedication to preserving the highest level of confidentiality for user data, particularly with regard to uploaded manuscripts. Our partners and vendors are contractually obligated to uphold this strict confidentiality standard, and they are expressly forbidden from divulging this sensitive information to any unauthorized third parties. Access to user data is limited to individuals who are indispensable for tasks directly related to documents.

Furthermore, we make an unyielding commitment to comply with all privacy laws and regulations, and we approach the handling of our customers' personal information with the utmost diligence and care, as elucidated in our comprehensive "Privacy Policy."

Breach Of T&Cs

In the event of a breach of our Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), please be assured that we maintain an unwavering commitment to the preservation of user data confidentiality, including any uploaded manuscripts. Our vendors are contractually obligated to diligently safeguard this sensitive information and are strictly prohibited from engaging in any unauthorized disclosures thereof. Access to user data is restricted exclusively to individuals with responsibilities pertaining to document management. We affirm our steadfast adherence to all relevant privacy laws, and we handle customer data with the utmost care, as meticulously outlined in our comprehensive Privacy Policy.

In instances of T&C breaches, there exist consequential measures which may include temporary or permanent suspension of access to our platform, the issuance of formal warnings, the initiation of legal actions to recover costs (encompassing administrative and legal fees), and the disclosure of pertinent information to law enforcement agencies when deemed necessary. It is imperative to acknowledge that we disclaim for actions taken in response to breaches of our Terms and Conditions.

Indemnity:

By accessing and utilizing this platform, you at this moment agree to indemnify, shield, and absolve our organization, its associated entities, as well as their respective directors, workforce, contractors, agents, licensors, service providers, subcontractors, and suppliers against all forms of losses, liabilities, expenditures, damages, and outlays, encompassing sensible legal fees and court-related expenses, that may arise from your engagement with the platform and any violation of these Terms and Conditions. Additionally, should your actions disrupt the technical operation of the forum or the systems facilitating its delivery to you or other users, you acknowledge your responsibility for any ensuing losses, liabilities, expenditures, damages, and costs, involving reasonable legal fees and court-related expenses.

Content Disclaimer:

We do not guarantee or promise the quality, accuracy, or completeness of any content on this Site, unless we have explicitly agreed to do so in writing. Our organization, its employees, directors, shareholders, or representatives are not responsible for any damages, including lost profits or revenues, business interruption, loss of data, or any other damages that arise from:

  • The use or inability to use the Site or reliance on any Site content.
  • Unauthorized access to or alteration of user transmissions or data.
  • Loss of use, data, or profits associated with the Site's use.
  • Delays or inability to use the Site due to maintenance or technical issues beyond our control.
  • Unplanned suspension of Site access for reasons beyond our control.
  • Interruption or delay in services due to force majeure events.
  • Any other matter related to the Site or services, whether based on contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or otherwise.
  • Your use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these terms, and you acknowledge that you have read and understood this indemnity and content disclaimer.

Site Changes & Terms Update:

We may modify the Site's features or introduce new ones without notice. We reserve the right to change, add, or remove any part of these Terms and Conditions at our discretion, temporarily or permanently, without liability. The revised conditions will be available on the Site and you must check for changes. Your continued use of the Site requires acceptance of the updated Terms and Conditions.

Age Restrictions:

Our website and its products/services are not for individuals under 18. We don't knowingly process the personal information of those under 18. If you're under 18, do not use our Site, purchase our products/services, or share personal information.

Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability

  • While we make reasonable efforts to provide reliable content on this Site, we do not guarantee that it is entirely free from inaccuracies, errors, or omissions. The historical information provided is for reference only, and we reserve the right to modify Site content at any time without prior notice.
  • The Site contains links to other websites ("Embedded Sites"). We have no control over Embedded Sites, their content, or any changes therein. These links are issued entirely for convenience, and their inclusion does not imply our endorsement or association with Embedded Site operators or owners.
  • You acknowledge that internet transmissions are not entirely private or secure. Messages or information you send to us or post on the Site may be accessible to others unless specifically encrypted. We hold no additional responsibility for such statements.
  • Unless explicitly specified within these Terms and Conditions, it is imperative to note that we do not provide any assertions, assurances, or assurances, whether conveyed in written or spoken form, be they explicit or implicit, concerning the services, content on the Site, hardware, or software. This disclaimer holds for all users and entities without exception.

Grievance Resolution

If you have any grievances or complaints concerning your use of the Site, don't hesitate to contact us at info@ isijournalindexing.com. We commit to addressing your grievance within 14 days.