Terms of Service

Welcome to Scholarly Synergy Press! These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the services provided by Scholarly Synergy Press, including our website, online submission system, and any associated content, features, and functionality (collectively referred to as the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Services.

1. Use of Services:

  • You may use the Services solely for your personal, non-commercial purposes and in compliance with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations.

  • You may not use the Services in any manner that violates the rights of others, including intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or any other rights.

2. User Accounts:

  • In order to access certain features of the Services, you may be required to create a user account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account.

  • You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information when creating your user account and to update your information promptly if there are any changes.

3. Submission of Content:

  • By submitting content to Scholarly Synergy Press, including manuscripts, articles, reviews, or other materials, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display the content in connection with the provision of the Services.

  • You represent and warrant that you have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content and that it does not violate any third-party rights or applicable laws.

4. Intellectual Property:

  • The Services and all content, features, and functionality provided therein are owned by Scholarly Synergy Press or its licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws.

  • You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from or through the Services without the prior written consent of Scholarly Synergy Press.

5. Privacy Policy:

  • Your use of the Services is subject to our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information. By using the Services, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in the Privacy Policy.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties:

  • The Services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Scholarly Synergy Press makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the Services for any purpose.

  • Scholarly Synergy Press does not warrant that the Services will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the Services or the servers that make them available are free of viruses or other harmful components.

7. Limitation of Liability:

  • In no event shall Scholarly Synergy Press, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services or these Terms, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

  • To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Scholarly Synergy Press's liability shall be limited to the amount paid by you, if any, for access to or use of the Services.

8. Indemnification:

  • You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Scholarly Synergy Press, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with your use of the Services, your violation of these Terms, or your violation of any rights of any third party.

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution:

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

  • Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Services shall be resolved exclusively by arbitration administered by the [Arbitration Association] in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

10. Changes to Terms:

  • Scholarly Synergy Press reserves the right to modify or update these Terms at any time, in its sole discretion. We will notify you of any material changes to these Terms by posting the revised Terms on our website or through other means of communication.

  • Your continued use of the Services after the effective date of any changes to these Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

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By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Services.