Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Viswam Publications.

These Terms and Conditions govern your use of the Viswam Publications website (viswampublications.com) and all journals, content, and services provided by us. By accessing our site, you agree to comply with these terms.

1. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published by Viswam Publications, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of Viswam Publications or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.

• Open Access: Unless otherwise stated, research articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing for use and distribution with proper citation.
• Trademarks: The name “Viswam Publications” and our logos may not be used without prior written permission.

2. User Registration and Accounts

To submit manuscripts or access certain features (like OJS), users must create an account.

• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details.
• You must provide accurate and complete information.
• Viswam Publications reserves the right to terminate accounts that violate our policies.

3. Manuscript Submission and Peer Review

By submitting a manuscript to any Viswam Publications journal, authors agree to the following:

• Originality: The work is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration by another journal.
• Plagiarism: We employ strict plagiarism detection. Any detected misconduct will lead to immediate rejection.
• Peer Review: Authors agree to participate in the peer-review process and incorporate necessary revisions.
• Article Processing Charges (APC): If applicable, authors agree to pay the APC upon acceptance of the manuscript.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is paramount. Our collection and use of personal data (such as names and email addresses) are governed by our Privacy Policy and comply with global standards like GDPR where applicable. We do not sell user data to third parties.

5. Prohibited Conduct

Users are prohibited from:

• Using the site for any unlawful purpose.
• Attempting to interfere with the proper working of the website or OJS.
• Uploading viruses or malicious code.
• Scraping data for unauthorized commercial use.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

Viswam Publications provides this site “as is.” While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the content is free from errors or that the server is free of viruses. Use of the site is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Viswam Publications be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of your use of our services or the publication of any research.

8. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in [Your City/State].

9. Changes to Terms

Viswam Publications reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our homepage.