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Terms and Conditions

- update at: 28 Aug 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Vance Press. These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website, services, and publications. By accessing or using any part of our services, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions, then you may not access our services.

2. Definitions
  • "We," "Us," "Our," and "Vance Press" refer to Vance Press and its affiliates.
  • "You" refers to the user or viewer of our website and services.
  • "Content" refers to all materials, including but not limited to articles, reviews, and editorial content published by Vance Press.
3. Use of Our Services

3.1 Account Creation

To access certain services, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information and for all activities that occur under your account.

3.2 Acceptable Use

You agree to use our services only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You shall not:

  • Use our services in any way that violates any applicable laws or regulations.
  • Impersonate or attempt to impersonate Vance Press, a Vance Press employee, or another user.
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of our services.
4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Our Content

Unless otherwise stated, Vance Press and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on our website and in our publications. All intellectual property rights are reserved.

4.2 Use of Content

You may view and/or print pages from our website for your own personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.

4.3 User Contributions

If you submit any material (e.g., manuscripts, comments) to our website or publications, you grant us a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate and distribute your content.

5. Publication Terms

5.1 Submission Guidelines

Authors submitting work to Vance Press agree to comply with our submission guidelines, which may be updated from time to time.

5.2 Peer Review

Submitted manuscripts are subject to peer review. The peer review process and editorial decisions are at the discretion of Vance Press and its editors.

5.3 Publication Ethics

Authors, reviewers, and editors are expected to adhere to standard publication ethics, including but not limited to avoiding plagiarism, ensuring proper attribution, and disclosing conflicts of interest.

6. Fees and Payments

6.1 Article Processing Charges

Some of our journals may charge Article Processing Charges (APCs). These fees, if applicable, will be clearly communicated before publication.

6.2 Subscription Fees

Access to certain content may require a subscription. Subscription terms and fees will be clearly stated at the point of purchase.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

Our services are provided "as is" without any representations or warranties, express or implied. Vance Press makes no representations or warranties in relation to the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on our website or in our publications.

8. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall Vance Press, nor any of its officers, directors and employees, be liable for anything arising out of or in any way connected with your use of our services.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Vance Press, its officers, directors, employees, agents and third parties, for any losses, costs, liabilities and expenses relating to or arising out of your use of or inability to use our services.

10. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your account and bar access to our services immediately, without prior notice or liability, under our sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever and without limitation.

11. Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Engliand, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Vance Press
Email: [email protected]
Address: 351A Holloway Road, London, England