Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the ConfSeries platform, users acknowledge and agree to follow these Terms and Conditions. Use of the website, including browsing, account registration, or submission of content, indicates acceptance of these terms.
ConfSeries reserves the right to restrict or suspend access in cases of violation.
All services are intended for academic, research, and professional purposes.
2. Intellectual Property
All content available on the ConfSeries platform, including text, design elements, logos, and system features, is protected under applicable intellectual property laws.
Users are granted limited permission to access and use content for academic and non-commercial purposes only.
Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or redistribution of content without prior permission is not permitted.
Unless otherwise specified, published materials are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license.
3. Acceptable Use
Users agree to use the platform responsibly and must not:
- Attempt to access or manipulate system infrastructure or source code
- Use automated tools to extract or collect data
- Bypass security mechanisms or access restricted areas
- Disrupt platform functionality or services
- Reuse or distribute content without authorization
4. Privacy and Data Handling
ConfSeries handles user information in accordance with applicable data protection standards.
Data collected may include:
- Personal details such as name, email, and affiliation
- Technical data such as device and usage information
This information is used solely to support editorial processes, improve platform performance, and enhance user experience.
ConfSeries does not sell or misuse personal data.
Cookies may be used to optimize functionality. Users can manage preferences through browser settings.
5. Fees and Payments
Publication-related charges, where applicable, are communicated to authors after manuscript acceptance.
Payment is required only after editorial approval.
Refunds are generally not applicable once the publication process has progressed, except in exceptional circumstances determined by the editorial office.
6. Submission Withdrawal
Authors may request the withdrawal of their submission by contacting the editorial office using their registered email address and providing the necessary manuscript details.
Withdrawal requests may be submitted at any stage of the editorial process; however, authors are encouraged to make such requests at the earliest possible stage.
A submission will be considered withdrawn only after formal confirmation has been issued by the editorial office.
Requests made after peer review or editorial acceptance may be subject to evaluation, as significant editorial and reviewer effort is involved.
Repeated or inappropriate withdrawal requests, including those related to duplicate submissions, may result in restrictions on future submissions.
7. Author Responsibilities
Authors are expected to:
- Respond promptly to editorial communication
- Review and approve proofs before publication
- Ensure accuracy and originality of submitted work
- Maintain professional and respectful communication
Failure to comply may affect manuscript processing or editorial decisions.
8. Ethical Standards and Retraction
ConfSeries maintains strict standards to ensure research integrity.
- Plagiarism or duplicate submission
- Fabrication or manipulation of data
- Misrepresentation of authorship
- Misleading citation practices
If concerns arise, the editorial team will review the matter and may take appropriate action, including correction or retraction of the publication.
9. Disclaimer
The views and conclusions expressed in published articles are those of the authors.
ConfSeries does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or interpretation of published content.
Users are advised to independently verify medical or scientific information where applicable.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by applicable laws relevant to the operation of the platform. Any disputes arising in connection with these Terms shall be handled under appropriate legal jurisdiction.
11. Changes to Terms
ConfSeries may update or revise these Terms and Conditions from time to time.
Continued use of the platform after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Users are encouraged to review this page periodically.
12. Contact Information
For any queries, concerns, or additional information regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:
ConfSeries Support Team
Email: support@confseries.com