Introduction

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern the relationship between you (the "User" or "Author") and GSI Journals ("we," "us," or "our") regarding your use of our websites, services, content, and digital products. By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with these Terms, which include our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by GSI Journals on the platform.

Service Description

GSI Journals provides a range of services designed to advance scholarly communication, including:

• Publishing scientific research articles.
• Offering open access to those articles.
• Facilitating the peer review process.

Our mission is to ensure the accessibility of high-quality research outputs across various disciplines.

Use of Services

Access

Users are granted access to GSI Journals' services and content for personal, educational, or research purposes, subject to these Terms.

Registration and Account Security

• Certain services require user registration.
• Users must provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and keep their account details updated.
• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account passwords.

Acceptable Use

Users agree to use GSI Journals' services solely for lawful purposes. Activities that infringe the rights of others or interfere with their enjoyment of GSI Journals' services are strictly prohibited.

Content and Copyright

Ownership

Authors retain the copyright of their articles published in GSI Journals. Upon acceptance, articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits sharing and adaptation with appropriate attribution.

Responsibilities

Authors must:

• Ensure that submissions are original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Accurately cite sources and obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted material used in submissions.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

APC Overview

• Articles published in GSI Journals may be subject to an Article Processing Charge (APC), which covers publication costs.
• APC rates are published on our website and may be subject to updates.

Waivers and Discounts

• GSI Journals offers waivers or discounts under specific conditions to ensure financial barriers do not prevent publication.

User Conduct

Prohibited Actions

Users must not:

• Misuse GSI Journals' services in ways that cause harm or impair availability or accessibility.
• Violate intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks.

Disclaimer of Warranties and Liability

GSI Journals provides its services "as is" and "as available," without warranties, express or implied. We do not guarantee:

• Uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free services.
• Accuracy or reliability of results obtained from using our services.
• That services or content will meet your expectations.

Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless GSI Journals, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, and licensors from any claims or demands arising out of:

• Content submitted, posted, or transmitted by the user.
• User violation of these Terms.
• User infringement of the rights of others.

Changes to Terms of Service

GSI Journals reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the services after changes indicates user acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which GSI Journals operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms of Service, please visit our Contact Us page.

By using GSI Journals' services, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Service.