Terms of Service

Introduction

These Terms of Service (“Terms”) outline the conditions under which you may access and use the Science Excel website (https://www.scienceexcel.com) and its associated services. By using our site and any related services, you agree to be legally bound by these Terms. Please also refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Science Excel is operated by Science Excel Online Service Private Limited. These Terms serve as a legal agreement between you and Science Excel.

You may browse the site without registering. However, registration is required for submitting manuscripts or engaging with any editorial processes. By submitting any content or article (“Contribution”), you agree to comply with our Author Guidelines, Editorial Policies, and Publication Ethics.

Intellectual Property Rights

All content, materials, and services on the site, including text, graphics, logos, and software, are protected by intellectual property rights. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, patents, database rights, and design rights—whether registered or unregistered. You may not reproduce, distribute, or reuse any part of the site or its content without express written permission from Science Excel.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the site indicates your acceptance of any revised Terms. Please review this page regularly to stay informed.

Availability of the Site

We do not guarantee continuous access to the site or that it will be error-free, up to date, or free from bugs or viruses. The site is made available on an “as-is” and “as-available” basis. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue access to any part of the site at any time without notice.

You are responsible for ensuring:

• All users accessing the site through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them.
• Your device has appropriate antivirus software to minimize security risks.
• You regularly back up any content or materials submitted to us.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Authors are required to pay a non-refundable Article Processing Charge upon acceptance of their article. The current APCs are listed on each journal’s page on our website.

The submitting author (whether on behalf of themselves, a group, or an institution) will be invoiced upon acceptance. Payment must be made in full within the timeframe stated on the invoice, through our authorized third-party payment provider. Alternate payment methods are only allowed at our discretion.

Please note that payment of the APC does not guarantee publication.

Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms limits any liability which cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law.

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Science Excel disclaims all implied warranties or conditions related to the site and its content. You agree to indemnify Science Excel for any claims, losses, or legal actions resulting from:

• Your use of the site,
• Your submitted content,
• Your violation of these Terms.

General Provisions

• Our failure to enforce any provision of these Terms does not constitute a waiver of that provision.
• These Terms are solely between you and Science Excel and do not confer rights on any third party.
• If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
• These Terms represent the entire agreement between you and Science Excel concerning your use of the site and supersede any prior understandings or agreements.

Science Excel reserves the right to assign or transfer its rights and obligations under these Terms at its sole discretion. You will be notified of any such changes via email or through a notice on the site.