Terms & Conditions

International Journal of GeoAI Applications in Agriculture and Innovation (IJGAAI)

1. Introduction

These Terms and Conditions govern the use of the website and services of the International Journal of GeoAI Applications in Agriculture and Innovation (IJGAAI). By accessing, submitting to, or publishing with the journal, users (including authors, reviewers, editors, and readers) agree to comply with these Terms.

2. Scope of Services

IJGAAI provides the following services:

Manuscript submission and peer review system
Academic publication and editorial processing
Open access dissemination of research
Editorial support and indexing facilitation

The journal reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service at its discretion without prior notice.

3. Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

The work is original and unpublished
The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere
All co-authors have approved the submission
Ethical standards and research integrity guidelines are followed
Proper citation and referencing (APA or equivalent) are used

Authors bear full responsibility for the accuracy, legality, and integrity of their submissions.

4. Peer Review and Editorial Decision

IJGAAI follows a double-blind peer review process
Editorial decisions are based on academic merit, reviewer feedback, and journal scope
All editorial decisions are final

The journal is not obligated to provide detailed justification for rejection decisions.

5. Article Processing Charges (APC)

APCs (if applicable) are communicated transparently
Payment does not guarantee acceptance or publication
Editorial decisions remain independent of APC payments

6. Refund Policy

APC fees are non-refundable once peer review has commenced
No refund is issued after acceptance or publication
Eligible refunds (e.g., duplicate payment) may be processed upon request

7. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright
Authors grant the journal a licence to publish and distribute
Articles may be published under Creative Commons licences (e.g., CC BY)

8. Plagiarism and Misconduct

The journal maintains a strict policy against:

Plagiarism
Data fabrication or falsification
Duplicate publication

If misconduct is detected:

Manuscripts may be rejected
Published articles may be retracted
Authors may be restricted from future submissions

9. Limitation of Liability

IJGAAI and its publisher shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from:

Errors or inaccuracies in published content
Use or reliance on journal material
Technical issues or service interruptions

10. User Conduct

Users agree not to:

Submit false, misleading, or unethical content
Violate intellectual property rights
Attempt unauthorised access to journal systems

Violation may result in suspension or termination of access.

11. Third-Party Services

The journal may utilise third-party services such as:

DOI registration agencies (e.g., Crossref)
Plagiarism detection tools
Payment gateways (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe)

IJGAAI is not responsible for the policies, actions, or failures of such third-party providers.

12. Privacy and Data Protection

Use of this website is also governed by the Privacy Policy. Users consent to the collection and use of data as outlined therein.

13. Termination of Access

The journal reserves the right to:

Suspend or terminate user accounts
Reject or withdraw submissions
Restrict access in case of policy violations

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall fall under the jurisdiction of courts located in Uttar Pradesh, India.

15. Amendments

IJGAAI reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Contact Information

Editorial Office – IJGAAI
Email: editor@ijgaai.com
Website: www.ijgaai.com