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By accessing, using, or submitting content to the Interdisciplinary Research Journal & Archives (IRJAR), you agree to comply with and be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions, as well as any applicable guidelines, policies, and future updates. These terms govern your use of the IRJAR website, submission of manuscripts, peer reviews, and access to published content. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use the site or its services.
2. Intellectual Property and Copyright
All content published on IRJAR, including journal articles, reports, images, logos, layouts, and digital publications, is either owned by IRJAR or published with the explicit permission of authors under open-access licenses (typically Creative Commons). Authors retain copyright to their submitted work, but by submitting, they grant IRJAR a non-exclusive, worldwide right to publish and archive their work in print and digital formats. You may not reproduce, modify, or distribute content without proper citation and attribution unless explicitly permitted.
3. Submissions and Peer Review Process
IRJAR welcomes contributions from students, researchers, academics, and professionals from diverse disciplines. All submissions must be original, free from plagiarism, and not under consideration elsewhere. By submitting your manuscript, you agree to undergo our peer-review process and to abide by editorial decisions. IRJAR reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet our scholarly or ethical standards. Authors may be required to revise and resubmit based on reviewer feedback.
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6. Usage of the Platform
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8. Third-Party Links and Logos
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9. Disclaimer of Warranties
While IRJAR strives to maintain high-quality, peer-reviewed content, we do not warrant that the platform will be error-free, secure, or uninterrupted. Published articles reflect the views of their authors, not necessarily those of IRJAR. The platform is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
10. Limitation of Liability
IRJAR shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from your use or inability to use the platform, including reliance on any published content. This includes but is not limited to academic loss, misinterpretation of research, or platform downtime.
11. Modification of Terms
IRJAR reserves the right to modify, amend, or update these Terms and Conditions at any time. All changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage users to review this page regularly.
12. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws applicable in Ontario, Canada, where IRJAR is registered. Disputes arising under these terms will be subject to the jurisdiction of Ontario courts.
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