Terms and Conditions
1. Acceptance of Terms
By using the Vance Press website, submitting content, or engaging with our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. Vance Press reserves the right to modify these terms at any time, and changes will be effective upon posting on this website. Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the new terms.
2. Use of Website and Services
The Vance Press website and its content are intended for lawful academic and research purposes. Users may not:
- Use the website in any manner that could disrupt, damage, or impair the site or interfere with any other party’s use.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any other harmful code.
- Use the website for unauthorized commercial purposes or solicitation.
Vance Press reserves the right to restrict access to any user who violates these terms.
3. User Accounts
When creating an account with Vance Press, you agree to provide accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and for restricting access to your account. Vance Press is not responsible for any activity that occurs under your account due to your failure to secure your login credentials.
4. Intellectual Property
All content published by Vance Press, including text, images, graphics, logos, and software, is protected by intellectual property laws. Users are granted a limited license to access and use the content for personal, educational, or research purposes. Reproduction, modification, distribution, or unauthorized use of any material without prior written permission from Vance Press is prohibited.
5. Submission of Content
When submitting content to Vance Press, such as research papers or manuscripts, you agree that:
- The content is original and free from plagiarism.
- You have the necessary rights and permissions to submit the content.
- Vance Press has the right to publish the submitted content under a Creative Commons License (CC BY).
- You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the submitted content.
Vance Press reserves the right to reject, edit, or remove submitted content that violates our ethical guidelines or these terms.
6. Article Processing Charges (APCs)
Vance Press operates on a Golden Open Access model. To maintain this, authors are required to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs) upon the acceptance of their articles for publication. APCs are non-refundable once an article has been published, except in cases where content is removed due to a breach of our policies.
7. Limitation of Liability
Vance Press and its editors, employees, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our website, services, or published content. This includes, but is not limited to, damages arising from errors, omissions, interruptions, or delays in service.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites or resources that are not controlled by Vance Press. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites. Users are encouraged to review the terms and conditions of third-party websites before using them.
9. Termination
Vance Press reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to our services, without notice, for users who violate these Terms and Conditions or engage in unauthorized activities on our platform.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any legal disputes arising out of or in connection with the use of our services will be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the UK.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 351A Holloway Road, London, England
Phone: +44 (0)7999 004742
By using Vance Press, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.