Terms and Conditions

1. Introduction

Welcome to the ACNR Research Management System. These terms and conditions govern your use of our website and services. By using our site, you agree to comply with these terms and conditions.

2. Definitions

In these terms and conditions, the following terms mean:

• "System" or "Site": Academic Research Management System
• "User": Any person using the system services
• "Researcher": Registered user for submitting academic research
• "Reviewer": Approved user for reviewing research
• "Research": Any academic or scientific work submitted through the system
• "Services": All services provided through the system

3. Acceptance

By using this system, you confirm that you:

• Have read and understood these terms and conditions
• Agree to comply with all the terms mentioned
• Are at least 18 years old
• Have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement

If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the system.

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Creation

To use most system services, you must create a user account. When creating an account, you must:

• Provide accurate and complete information
• Update information when it changes
• Maintain password confidentiality
• Notify us immediately if you suspect account breach

4.2 Account Responsibility

You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account. We are not responsible for any losses resulting from unauthorized use of your account.

5. Research Submission

5.1 Submission Requirements

When submitting research, it must be:

• Original and not previously published
• Follow approved academic standards
• Free from plagiarism or academic theft
• Respect others' intellectual property rights

5.2 Copyright

By submitting research, you grant us a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the research through the system, while you retain full copyright.

6. Review Process

All submitted research undergoes a review process by specialized experts. We reserve the right to:

• Accept or reject any submitted research
• Request modifications to the research
• Determine appropriate reviewers
• Set the review timeframe

7. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property rights in the system, including design, software, and content, are owned by us or our licensors. It is prohibited to:

• Copy or modify any part of the system
• Use content for commercial purposes without permission
• Remove any copyright notices
• Attempt reverse engineering of the system

8. Privacy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data according to our privacy policy. Please review the privacy policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

9. Prohibited Conduct

It is prohibited to use the system for any of the following purposes:

• Publishing offensive or illegal content
• Violating others' rights
• Attempting to hack or damage the system
• Sending unwanted messages
• Impersonating others
• Using the system for fraudulent activities

10. Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your account at any time, without prior notice, in case of:

• Violation of these terms and conditions
• Suspicion of fraudulent activity
• Inactivity for a long period
• Your request to terminate the account

11. Liability

The system is provided "as is" without any warranties. We are not responsible for:

• Any direct or indirect damages
• Loss of data or profits
• Service interruption
• Errors in content

12. Changes

We reserve the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon publication on the site. Your continued use of the system means you agree to the modified terms.

We advise you to review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, you can contact us via:

• Email: legal@acnr.org
• Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
• Address: North America Research Hub