Terms & Conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using GIR-Press websites or submitting content.
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using the GIR-Press website at girpress.com and any associated services, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.
2. Use of the Website
You agree to use the GIR-Press website only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the website. Prohibited activities include:
- Attempting to gain unauthorised access to any part of the website or related systems
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or other harmful content
- Collecting or harvesting user data without express permission
- Using automated tools to access or scrape content without prior written consent
- Misrepresenting your identity or institutional affiliation
3. Intellectual Property
The GIR-Press name, logo, website design, and non-article content (including but not limited to text, graphics, and software) are the intellectual property of Global Innovative Research Press and are protected by applicable copyright, trademark, and other laws.
Published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license. Authors retain copyright of their articles. See our Copyright Policy for full details.
4. Manuscript Submission
By submitting a manuscript to GIR-Press, authors confirm that:
- The work is original and has not been published elsewhere, nor is it under review at another journal
- All listed authors have contributed to and approved the manuscript
- All required ethical approvals have been obtained
- All funding sources and conflicts of interest have been disclosed
- Submission of the manuscript does not infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
5. Article Processing Charges
Article Processing Charges (APCs) become payable upon acceptance of a manuscript for publication. APCs are non-refundable once the article has been published online. In cases where a waiver has been granted, GIR-Press reserves the right to verify the eligibility criteria. Fraudulent waiver claims may result in the article being removed from publication.
6. Third-Party Links
The GIR-Press website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for convenience only. GIR-Press has no control over the content of those sites and accepts no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them.
7. Disclaimers
The content published on GIR-Press is provided for informational and scholarly purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, GIR-Press makes no warranties or representations of any kind regarding the accuracy, completeness, or fitness for purpose of published content. Reliance on published information is at the reader's own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, GIR-Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, our website or services — including loss of data, revenue, profits, or reputation.
9. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of GIR-Press services shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
10. Changes to These Terms
GIR-Press reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
11. Contact
For questions regarding these Terms and Conditions, contact us at info@girpress.com.