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Terms of Use

Services Terms of Use

Last updated: 2024-04-30

The Manuscript Engine website located at https://manuscript-engine.journalslibrary.com/ is a copyrighted work belonging to Manuscript Engine. Certain features of the Site may be subject to additional guidelines, terms, or rules, which will be posted on the Site in connection with such features.

All such additional terms, guidelines, and rules are incorporated by reference into these Terms.
By accessing and using the services provided by Manuscript Engine during the promotional period, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions ("Terms"). If you do not accept all of these Terms, you must not use the services offered. Manuscript Engine reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any modifications will be effective immediately upon posting on our website.

Eligibility

  • Account Registration: Users must create an account with Manuscript Engine and provide accurate and complete information. Each user is entitled to one account, and each account is eligible for the promotional offer once.
  • Age and Consent: Users must be at least 18 years old or have legal parental or guardian consent to participate.

Promotional Period

The offer is valid from [start date] to [end date]. Manuscript Engine reserves the right to extend, shorten, or modify the promotional period at its discretion without prior notice.

Services Included

  • Scope of Services: The promotion includes Initial Manuscript Evaluation, Journal Recommendation, Proofreading, Copyediting, Reference Evaluation, and Basic Peer Review as described on our services page. Each service includes the delivery of a basic report, which provides preliminary feedback intended to highlight essential areas for improvement and reduce the likelihood of manuscript rejection. Please note that these reports are introductory in nature and are designed to provide initial guidance.
  • Detailed Analysis: Despite the preliminary nature of the reports, all manuscripts submitted during the promotional period and beyond will undergo a detailed analysis as part of the standard publication process. This detailed analysis aims to ensure a thorough evaluation and to enhance the manuscript’s overall quality and alignment with publication standards.
  • Exclusions: Services not explicitly mentioned as free under this promotion are excluded and subject to our standard fees.

Limitations and Restrictions

  • Service Limitations: The promotional offer is limited to one use per service per registered user. The basic reports provided are intended to offer initial insights and should not be considered comprehensive; a detailed analysis will follow in the later stages of the publication process.
  • Availability: Services are subject to availability and may be limited in number. Manuscript Engine does not guarantee that all services will be available to all users throughout the promotional period.

User Obligations

  • Submission Guidelines: Users must adhere to Manuscript Engine’s submission guidelines when submitting manuscripts.
  • Content Ownership: Users affirm they own the rights or have permission to use the content submitted and that it does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of third parties.
  • Feedback and Cooperation: Users agree to cooperate fully with Manuscript Engine and provide timely feedback when requested.

Intellectual Property

  • User Content: Users retain ownership of the manuscripts and any associated content submitted but grant Manuscript Engine a limited, non-exclusive license to use the materials for the purpose of providing the services.
  • Service Content: All content provided as part of the services, including reports and recommendations, is owned by Manuscript Engine and is intended for personal use only and should not be copied, reproduced, or distributed without permission.

Data Protection

Manuscript Engine will process personal data submitted by users in accordance with the applicable data protection laws and our privacy policy.

Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

  • Service Quality: Manuscript Engine strives to provide high-quality services but makes no guarantees that the services will meet every user’s expectations or that any specific outcomes will result from using the services.
  • No Liability: Manuscript Engine will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from the use or inability to use the services.

Contact Information

Address: India

Email: [email protected]