Terms and Conditions

Innovation and Integrative Research Center Journal (IIRCJ)
(iircj.org)

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of the Innovation and Integrative Research Center Journal (IIRCJ) website, services, and associated content. By engaging with our platform, you agree to comply with these terms in full. If you do not accept any part of these terms, you are advised not to use our website or services.

1. Definitions

“IIRCJ” or “Journal”: Refers to the Innovation and Integrative Research Center Journal.
“User”: Refers to authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and visitors to the IIRCJ website or services.
“Content”: Includes all material on the IIRCJ website, including articles, data, reviews, and other published content.
“Services”: Refers to all functionalities provided by IIRCJ, including manuscript submission, peer review, publication, and website access.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing the IIRCJ website or utilizing its services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. This agreement constitutes a binding legal contract between you and IIRCJ.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

All published content, including but not limited to articles, graphics, and metadata, is the intellectual property of IIRCJ and/or its authors and is protected by applicable copyright laws.
Authors retain copyright ownership of their work but grant IIRCJ a perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive their submissions.
Users may access, download, and share published content for personal, non-commercial use, provided proper attribution is given. Commercial reproduction, redistribution, or derivative use requires explicit permission from IIRCJ.

4. User Responsibilities

All users are required to:

Lawful Use: Ensure that their use of the IIRCJ website and services complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
Accurate Information: Provide accurate, current, and complete information when engaging with IIRCJ, including during manuscript submission or account registration.
Ethical Conduct: Adhere to the ethical guidelines set forth by IIRCJ and avoid submitting, sharing, or endorsing plagiarized, falsified, or otherwise unethical content.

IIRCJ reserves the right to suspend or terminate access for users found in violation of these responsibilities.

5. Submission and Review Process

Original Submissions: Manuscripts submitted to IIRCJ must be original and not under consideration by any other journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring the integrity of their work.
Peer Review: All submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process, as outlined in the Peer Review Policy. Decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection are final and based on the manuscript’s academic merit and adherence to journal guidelines.
Revisions and Corrections: Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts to address feedback from reviewers and editors. Failure to comply with revision requests within stipulated timelines may result in rejection.

6. Publication and Licensing

Open Access: IIRCJ operates under an open-access model. Published articles are freely accessible under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), enabling sharing, reproduction, and redistribution with proper attribution.
Archiving: IIRCJ reserves the right to archive and maintain a permanent record of all published content for academic and historical purposes.

7. Confidentiality

Peer Review Process: All information shared during the peer review process, including reviewer comments and author responses, is confidential and may not be disclosed outside of the editorial workflow.
Data Protection: Personal data submitted by authors, reviewers, and other users will be handled in accordance with IIRCJ’s Privacy Policy.

8. Limitation of Liability

While IIRCJ strives to ensure the accuracy and reliability of its services and content, the journal does not warrant:

Uninterrupted or error-free access to its website or services.
The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of published materials.

IIRCJ shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of its website, services, or published content.

9. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which IIRCJ operates. Any disputes arising from the use of the journal’s services or content shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of this jurisdiction.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

IIRCJ reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the website. Users are encouraged to review these terms periodically to stay informed of updates.

11. Third-Party Links and Resources

The IIRCJ website may include links to third-party websites or resources for reference. IIRCJ is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of these external websites and does not endorse their services or products.

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or clarifications regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at:

Innovation and Integrative Research Center Journal (IIRCJ)
Email: iircjeditor@gmail.com.
Website: iircj.org

Acknowledgment

By using the IIRCJ website or engaging with its services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for supporting the mission and vision of IIRCJ in advancing academic integrity and research excellence.