Terms & Conditions - Global Journal of Academic Research

Effective Date: 17.02.2026

Welcome to Global Journal of Academic Research. These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, online systems, and academic publishing services. By accessing or using our platform, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and our Privacy Policy.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Global Journal of Academic Research website or services, you agree to comply with these Terms, all applicable laws, and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our platform.

2. Description of Services

Global Journal of Academic Research provides scholarly publishing services, including:

Academic and scientific journal publication
Online manuscript submission and tracking systems
Peer review and editorial management
Open access publishing options
Related editorial, indexing, and archiving services

3. User Accounts

Account Registration

To access certain services, you must:

Provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information
Keep login credentials secure and confidential
Promptly notify us of any unauthorized account use
Maintain only one account per individual

Account Responsibilities

You are solely responsible for:

All activities conducted under your account
Updating personal and professional information
Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

4. Author Submissions

Submission Requirements

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
The manuscript is not under review by another journal
All listed authors have approved the submission
Research and content comply with ethical and academic standards

Rights Granted to the Journal

By submitting content, you grant Global Journal of Academic Research the right to:

Publish the article under a Creative Commons license
Distribute, reproduce, and archive the work
Index the content in academic databases and repositories

5. Peer Review Process

Review Procedure

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process
Editorial decisions are made at the sole discretion of the editors
Reviewers are selected based on subject-matter expertise

Confidentiality

Submitted manuscripts are treated as confidential documents
Reviewers and editors are bound by confidentiality obligations

6. Publication Policy

Acceptance & Publication

Editorial decisions are final
Publication is subject to payment of applicable processing fees
Authors retain copyright of their published work

Post-Publication Updates

Corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions may be issued
Published content may be updated for accuracy or complianceI
The journal reserves the right to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record

7. Intellectual Property Rights

Journal Intellectual Property

All website content, including:

Platform design, layout, and functionality
Logos, trademarks, and branding
Editorial materials

are the intellectual property of Global Journal of Academic Research unless otherwise stated.

Author Intellectual Property

Authors retain full copyright ownership
Articles are published under a Creative Commons (CC BY) license

8. Fees & Payments

Article processing charges (APCs) are listed on the website
Payment is required prior to publication
Refunds are governed by our refund policy
Fees may change with prior notice

9. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

Submit plagiarized, fabricated, or misleading content
Infringe intellectual property or third-party rights
Interfere with website functionality or security
Share account credentials with others
Attempt unauthorized access to systems or data

10. Disclaimer of Warranties

All services are provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, including:

Merchantability
Fitness for a particular purpose
Accuracy or completeness of content
Continuous or uninterrupted access

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Global Journal of Academic Research shall not be liable for:

Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of data, revenue, or profits
Actions or content of third parties
Errors or omissions in published material

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Global Journal of Academic Research, its editors, affiliates, and partners from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

Your use of the platform
Your manuscript submissions
Violation of these Terms or applicable laws

13. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts:

For violations of these Terms
For fraudulent or unethical conduct
Due to prolonged inactivity
At our sole discretion, with or without notice

14. Governing Law

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

15. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from these Terms will be resolved through:

Good-faith negotiations
Mediation, if necessary
Arbitration or court proceedings, as permitted by law

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update or modify these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

17. Contact Information

For legal or contractual inquiries, please contact:
📧 info@ziveka.com