Disclaimer Policy

Last updated: 02/February/2022

This Disclaimer Policy explains the limits of responsibility and liability that apply when you use the Global Journals® websites, platforms, content, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). It should be read together with our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and other applicable journal and author guidelines.

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Disclaimer Policy. If you do not agree, you must not use the Services.

Nature of our Services and content

Global Journals® is an international scholarly publisher affiliated with the Open Association of Research Societies (OARS) and aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). We provide a platform for the submission, peer review, publication, and discovery of scholarly work.

Content available through our Services, including:

  • Research articles, reviews, and case studies
  • Editorials, commentaries, and opinion pieces
  • Data, figures, tables, and supplementary materials

is intended for academic, educational, and research purposes only. It is not designed or approved as a substitute for professional advice, formal training, or regulatory guidance.

No professional or personal advice

Unless expressly stated otherwise in a specific context:

  • Content on our Services does not constitute medical, clinical, legal, financial, investment, engineering, safety, or other professional advice.
  • Content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical or health condition.
  • Content is not intended to be relied on as the sole basis for professional decisions, policies, regulations, or risk assessments.

Users must exercise their own professional judgment, verify information from independent and authoritative sources, and seek advice from qualified professionals before taking any action based on materials obtained through Global Journals®.

Responsibility for views and statements

Unless clearly indicated otherwise, all opinions, conclusions, interpretations, and recommendations expressed in published content are those of the author or authors. They do not necessarily represent the views or positions of:

  • Global Journals®
  • Editors, reviewers, or editorial boards
  • Authors’ employers, institutions, funders, or sponsors
  • Any partner organizations or affiliated bodies

Authors are solely responsible for:

  • The accuracy and completeness of their data and analyses
  • The correctness of citations, references, and acknowledgments
  • Compliance with applicable laws, ethical rules, and institutional or funder requirements

Global Journals® does not guarantee, endorse, or accept responsibility for any individual article, result, claim, or recommendation.

Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of information

We aim to maintain high editorial and peer review standards. However, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Research content may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.
  • Scientific, technical, legal, and policy knowledge evolves over time. Previously valid findings may become outdated or superseded.
  • Data and methods may have limitations that are described in the article or supplementary materials, or may not be fully described.

Global Journals® does not warrant that any content is:

  • Accurate, complete, reliable, or free from typographical, factual, or technical errors
  • Up to date or suitable for every use or context

We may correct, update, or withdraw content, including through corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions, at our discretion in accordance with our editorial and ethics policies.

Research integrity and ethical compliance

Global Journals® promotes responsible research and publication practices and expects authors, editors, and reviewers to follow applicable ethical standards, including COPE guidance and relevant legal or institutional requirements.

However:

  • Primary responsibility for ethical conduct of research rests with authors and their institutions, not with Global Journals®.
  • We do not independently verify all ethical approvals, consents, permissions, or regulatory compliance for each article.
  • We are not liable for ethical breaches, research misconduct, or regulatory non compliance by authors, reviewers, editors, or institutions.

Where concerns arise, we may investigate and take appropriate editorial action, but we do not guarantee that all issues will be identified or resolved.

No warranties

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Services and all content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.

Global Journals® and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, editors, reviewers, licensors, and service providers hereby:

  • Make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the Services or any content.
  • Do not warrant that the Services or content will be accurate, complete, reliable, suitable, secure, error free, or uninterrupted.
  • Disclaim all implied warranties, including any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non infringement, and quality.

Any reliance you place on information obtained through our Services is strictly at your own risk.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Global Journals® and its affiliates, officers, employees, contractors, editors, reviewers, licensors, and service providers shall not be liable for any:

  • Indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages
  • Loss of profits, revenue, data, business, goodwill, or anticipated savings
  • Business interruption, loss of programs, or loss of information

arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use:

  • The Services, platforms, or systems
  • Any content, information, or materials published, displayed, or distributed by or through Global Journals®

Whether based in contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

If applicable law does not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, our liability shall be limited to the maximum extent allowed by that law.

Technical risks, security, and availability

While we use reasonable efforts to maintain secure and reliable Services, we do not warrant that:

  • The Services will be available at all times or without interruption or error
  • Defects or outages will be corrected within a particular time frame
  • The Services, servers, or communications are free of viruses, malware, or other harmful components

You are responsible for:

  • Implementing appropriate protections on your own systems, including antivirus and security measures
  • Using up to date software and hardware compatible with our Services
  • Backing up your data and taking reasonable precautions to minimize any potential loss or damage

Global Journals® is not responsible for any damage to your devices, software, or data that may result from your access to or use of the Services.

External links and third party services

Our Services may include links, integrations, or references to:

  • Third party websites, platforms, and services
  • External tools, plugins, and submission or editorial systems
  • Content or resources provided by third parties

Global Journals® does not control and is not responsible for:

  • The content, accuracy, security, or availability of any third party sites or services
  • Any products, services, or information offered by third parties
  • Any loss or damage that may result from your use of third party sites or services

Inclusion of a link or reference does not imply endorsement, sponsorship, or recommendation by Global Journals®. You should review the terms and privacy policies of any third party sites you visit.

User responsibilities

By using our Services, you agree that you will:

  • Evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and relevance of any content before relying on it.
  • Use content in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies.
  • Respect copyright, licenses, and other intellectual property rights associated with each article, figure, dataset, or resource.
  • Not treat any content as a substitute for professional education, training, or certification.

Your decisions and actions based on content accessed via Global Journals® are solely your responsibility.

Jurisdictional limitations

Global Journals® operates internationally. Laws regarding disclaimers, warranties, and limitations of liability vary from one jurisdiction to another.

Nothing in this Disclaimer Policy is intended to:

  • Exclude or limit any rights that you may have that cannot legally be excluded or limited.
  • Exclude or limit liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Where any exclusion or limitation in this Policy is not permitted by law in your jurisdiction, that provision shall be interpreted as limited to the minimum extent necessary to comply with applicable law.

Changes to this Disclaimer Policy

We may update or revise this Disclaimer Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes to our Services, platforms, or business operations
  • Updates in legal, regulatory, or industry standards
  • Adjustments to our internal policies and procedures

When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice where appropriate. Your continued use of the Services after any changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

Contact information

If you have questions about this Disclaimer Policy or wish to raise a concern related to content, accuracy, or potential misuse of our Services, please go to our Contact Us page on the Global Journals® website and contact us through the listed channels.