Terms of Service
Welcome to the International Journal of Future Research and Innovation (IJFRI). By accessing and using our website, you agree to comply with the following terms and conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services.
1. Use of Services
1.1 Scope of Services: IJFRI provides an open-access platform for scholarly research and academic publishing. Users may submit, review, or access research articles based on our editorial policies. 1.2 User Responsibilities: Users must comply with all applicable laws and ethical guidelines while using our platform. 1.3 Content Usage: You agree not to misuse, copy, or distribute any content from IJFRI without authorization. Republishing content without proper citation and permission is strictly prohibited. 1.4 License for Published Content: All content published in IJFRI is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt research with proper attribution.
2. Intellectual Property Rights
2.1 Ownership of Content: All published research articles remain the intellectual property of their respective authors. However, IJFRI holds the right to distribute them under an open-access license to facilitate academic research. 2.2 Proper Citation: Users must properly credit authors and IJFRI when referencing or republishing content. 2.3 Copyright Violations: Any detected copyright infringement will result in the removal of the offending material and possible legal action.
3. Submission and Review Process
3.1 Originality & Ethical Standards: Authors submitting manuscripts must ensure that their work is original and free from plagiarism. 3.2 Peer-Review System: All manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The final publication decision lies with the editorial board. 3.3 Rejection & Ethical Misconduct: Submissions that violate ethical guidelines or fail to meet academic standards may be rejected or retracted post-publication.
4. Open Access & Article Licensing
4.1 Commitment to Open Access: IJFRI is an open-access journal, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible without subscription fees. 4.2 Article Distribution: Articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing users to share, copy, and adapt the content with proper credit to the authors. 4.3 No Paywalls or Subscription Fees: Readers can access all published content without restrictions, supporting knowledge dissemination and academic collaboration.
5. User Conduct
5.1 Account Information: Users must provide accurate details when registering an account. Fake or misleading information will lead to suspension. 5.2 Prohibited Activities: Any abusive behavior, hate speech, spamming, hacking attempts, or malicious activity will lead to permanent termination of access. 5.3 Suspension & Termination: IJFRI reserves the right to suspend or terminate user access for violations of these terms.
6. Disclaimer
6.1 Content Accuracy: While IJFRI strives to maintain accuracy, we do not guarantee the completeness or reliability of published research. 6.2 Liability Limitations: IJFRI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our platform. 6.3 External Links: IJFRI is not responsible for the content of external links or third-party platforms referenced on our site.
7. Changes to Terms
7.1 Policy Updates: IJFRI reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Users are encouraged to check updates periodically. 7.2 Notification of Changes: Any significant updates will be communicated through official announcements.
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