Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Journal of Public Health and Pharmacological Interventions
(J. Public Health Pharmacol. Interv.)

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the journal’s website, submission system, and all related services. By accessing or using our platform, authors, reviewers, editors, and visitors agree to comply with the policies outlined below.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the journal website or submitting any manuscript, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the website or submission portal.

2. User Responsibilities

Users agree to:

  • Provide accurate and updated information.
  • Use the website ethically and lawfully.
  • Refrain from uploading malicious files, harmful code, or unauthorized content.
  • Respect the intellectual property of others.

3. Manuscript Submission Policy

  • All submitted manuscripts must be original and must not be published or under review elsewhere.
  • Authors are responsible for the authenticity, accuracy, and integrity of their work.
  • Submissions undergo peer review; however, acceptance is not guaranteed.
  • Authors must follow journal formatting and ethical guidelines.

4. Plagiarism and Misconduct

  • The journal maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism, data falsification, duplication, and unethical practices.
  • Manuscripts with high similarity or fraudulent data will be rejected or retracted.
  • Authors found guilty of misconduct may be banned from future submissions.

5. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work unless otherwise agreed.
  • Upon publication, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the article.
  • The journal typically operates under open-access licensing (e.g., CC BY), unless stated differently.
  • Users may read, download, or share articles with proper citation and without modification.

6. Peer Review Process

  • All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a double-blind peer review.
  • Reviewer identities remain confidential.
  • The editorial team reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions.
  • Decisions of the editorial board are final.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • APCs  will be clearly communicated on the journal website.
  • Fees, once paid, are generally non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

8. Data Privacy and Confidentiality

  • Personal data collected from authors and reviewers is used only for journal operations.
  • We do not share personal information with third parties without consent.
  • Submitted manuscripts and review reports are treated confidentially.

9. Website Content and Use

Users agree not to:

  • Copy or reproduce website content without permission.
  • Use the website for spam, unauthorized advertising, or harmful activities.
  • Interfere with journal operations, security features, or internal systems.

The journal reserves the right to modify or remove website content at any time.

10. Disclaimer

  • The journal does not guarantee that all published content is free from errors.
  • Published articles represent the views of the authors, not the journal or its editors.
  • The journal is not responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use of website content.

11. Limitation of Liability

The journal, its editors, and its publisher are not liable for:

  • Financial loss
  • Data loss
  • System interruptions
  • Errors or omissions in published content
  • Any consequences resulting from reliance on published materials

12. Modification of Terms

The journal reserves the right to update or revise these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the revised terms.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be resolved under applicable legal provisions.