Terms and Conditions of SPJ Publication

Welcome to SPJ Publication. By accessing and using our website, services, and publishing platform, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions. These terms govern the submission, review, and publication process, as well as the use of our website, content, and related services. We encourage all authors, reviewers, editors, and users to carefully read and understand these terms before engaging with our platform.

1. General Terms

SPJ Publication is an open-access publishing platform that provides authors with opportunities to publish their research work without any article processing charges (APC). Our services include journal publishing, book publishing, conference proceedings, and academic editorial services. By using our services, users acknowledge and agree to abide by our policies on ethical publishing, copyright, privacy, and intellectual property. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time, and continued use of our services implies acceptance of any updates or changes.

2. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to SPJ Publication must ensure that their work is original, free from plagiarism, and has not been published or submitted elsewhere. Proper citations and acknowledgments should be included for referenced work, and any conflicts of interest must be disclosed. Authors are responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted material used in their work, including figures, tables, and third-party content. Once a manuscript is accepted for publication, the author grants SPJ Publication the non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the work under a Creative Commons license unless stated otherwise. Any withdrawal requests after the peer-review process must be justified and approved by the editorial board.

3. Peer Review and Editorial Process

All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure academic integrity, quality, and originality. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and are expected to provide unbiased and constructive feedback. Authors must respond to reviewer comments and make necessary revisions as requested by the editorial team. The editorial board holds the final decision on manuscript acceptance, rejection, or additional revisions. The review process is confidential, and all communication between authors, reviewers, and editors must be conducted ethically and professionally.

4. Copyright and Licensing

SPJ Publication follows an open-access publishing model, which means that published articles and books are freely accessible to the public without subscription barriers. Authors retain copyright of their work and grant SPJ Publication the right to publish, distribute, and index the content in scholarly databases such as Google Scholar and CrossRef. All published works are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Licenses (CC BY), allowing users to share, adapt, and distribute the content with proper citation to the original source. Unauthorized reproduction, modification, or commercial use of SPJ Publication content without proper attribution is strictly prohibited.

5. Ethical Guidelines and Misconduct Policy

SPJ Publication is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and follows the guidelines set by COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). Plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate submissions, and any form of research misconduct will result in immediate rejection, retraction, and blacklisting of the authors involved. Authors, reviewers, and editors must uphold academic integrity, and any allegations of misconduct will be thoroughly investigated by the editorial team. Retractions and corrections will be issued in cases where ethical violations are discovered post-publication.

6. User Conduct and Website Usage

Users accessing SPJ Publication’s website agree not to engage in any activities that could harm the website’s functionality, security, or reputation. Unauthorized access, data scraping, spam activities, and any form of malicious interference are strictly prohibited. Users must not post or share content that is offensive, defamatory, or in violation of intellectual property laws. Any breach of website security or abusive behavior may result in account suspension, legal action, or both.

7. Privacy and Data Protection

SPJ Publication values user privacy and ensures that personal data collected from authors, reviewers, and editors is handled securely and ethically. Information such as names, affiliations, email addresses, and submitted manuscripts is used only for publishing and editorial purposes. We do not sell or share personal data with third parties, except when required for indexing, DOI registration, or legal compliance. Users have the right to request access, modification, or deletion of their personal data as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

8. Conference Proceedings and Book Publishing

SPJ Publication supports conference organizers in publishing conference proceedings without any article processing charges (APC). Conference papers must adhere to the same ethical and formatting guidelines as journal submissions. Additionally, we offer book publishing services for academic and scholarly works, providing ISBN allocation, DOI registration, peer review, and global distribution. Authors and editors working on edited books must ensure proper contributions from all contributors and maintain high academic standards.

9. Limitation of Liability

SPJ Publication strives to provide accurate and reliable academic publishing services, but we do not guarantee that all published content is free from errors or omissions. We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from the use of our website, published works, or editorial decisions. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their submitted research, and SPJ Publication shall not be held accountable for any claims related to the misuse of published content.

10. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of India, and any disputes arising from the use of SPJ Publication services shall be resolved through arbitration or legal proceedings in accordance with Indian jurisdiction. Users agree to resolve conflicts amicably before pursuing legal action.

11. Amendments and Policy Updates

SPJ Publication reserves the right to modify, update, or revise these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes. Continued use of our services after amendments indicates acceptance of the revised terms. 

Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please reach out to us at info@spjp.in or visit our website at https://spjp.in.