Last Updated: June 8, 2026
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the Journal of Educational Impact ("the Journal," "we," "us," or "our") website, services, and publications. By accessing our website, submitting manuscripts, participating in peer review, or using any of our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use our services.
2. Definitions
- "Author" refers to any individual who submits a manuscript to the Journal.
- "Reviewer" refers to any individual who evaluates manuscripts as part of the peer review process.
- "Editor" refers to members of the editorial board responsible for managing submissions and editorial decisions.
- "Reader" refers to any individual who accesses published content.
- "Subscriber" refers to any individual or institution that holds a paid subscription to access the Journal's content.
- "User" refers to any individual who accesses or uses the Journal's website and services.
3. User Accounts
3.1 Registration
To submit manuscripts, participate in peer review, or access certain content, you may be required to create an account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to keep your account information updated.
3.2 Account Security
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account. The Journal is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to protect your account information.
3.3 Account Termination
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms, engage in fraudulent
activity, or remain inactive for an extended period, with reasonable notice where possible.
4. Manuscript Submission and Publication
4.1 Submission Requirements
By submitting a manuscript, the Author(s) represent and warrant that:
- The work is original and has not been published previously (except as an abstract, preprint, or part of a thesis).
- The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- All co-authors have approved the submission and agreed to its publication.
- The research complies with all applicable ethical standards and regulations.
- Any necessary permissions for the use of third-party materials have been obtained.
4.2 Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer review process at the discretion of the editorial board. The Journal reserves the right to:
- Accept, reject, or request revisions to any submission.
- Select reviewers and manage the review timeline.
- Make final editorial decisions regarding publication.
Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee publication.
4.3 Copyright and Licensing
- Unless otherwise stated, Authors retain copyright of their published work.
- By publishing with the Journal, Authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the article in all formats and media.
- Published articles are made available under the terms specified by the Journal's chosen license (e.g., Creative Commons). The specific license applicable to each article is indicated on the article page.
- Authors may self-archive and share their published work in accordance with the Journal's self-archiving
policy.
4.4 Plagiarism and Research Misconduct
The Journal maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of research misconduct. Manuscripts found to contain such violations may be:
- Rejected at any stage of the review process.
- Retracted after publication, with a public retraction notice.
- Reported to the Author's institution or relevant oversight bodies.
The Journal follows the guidelines set forth by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in handling allegations of misconduct.
5. Reviewer Obligations
By agreeing to review a manuscript, Reviewers agree to:
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the manuscript and its contents.
- Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest to the Editor.
- Not use information obtained during review for personal or professional advantage.
- Decline review requests where they lack sufficient expertise or have conflicts of interest.
6. Subscription and Access
6.1 Subscription Terms
- Subscriptions provide access to the Journal's content for the duration of the subscription period.
- Subscription fees are non-refundable unless otherwise specified at the time of purchase.
- The Journal reserves the right to modify subscription pricing with advance notice to subscribers.
6.2 Individual Article Purchases
- Individual articles may be available for one-time purchase, granting permanent access to the purchased article.
- Article purchase fees are non-refundable once access has been granted.
6.3 Institutional Access
- Institutional subscriptions are governed by separate licensing agreements between the Journal and the subscribing institution.
7. Intellectual Property
7.1 Journal Content
All content published by the Journal, including articles, editorial content, logos, website design, and
trademarks, is protected by intellectual property laws. Users may not reproduce, distribute, or create
derivative works from Journal content without proper authorization or licensing.
7.2 Fair Use
Users may cite, quote, or reference published articles in accordance with applicable fair use/fair dealing provisions, provided proper attribution is given.
8. Prohibited Conduct
Users of the Journal's website and services agree not to:
- Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable laws.
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the website, user accounts, or computer systems.
- Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or other harmful code.
- Scrape, harvest, or collect data from the website through automated means without prior written consent.
- Misrepresent your identity, affiliation, or role.
- Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the website or services.
- Use the Journal's name or branding without prior written authorization.
9. Disclaimers
9.1 Content Accuracy
The Journal publishes scholarly research that has undergone peer review. However, the opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in published articles are those of the Authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Journal, its editors, or its publisher. The Journal does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any published content.
9.2 Website Availability
The Journal strives to maintain uninterrupted website access but does not guarantee that the website will be available at all times. We are not liable for any downtime, technical issues, or data loss arising from service interruptions.
9.3 No Professional Advice
The content published in the Journal is for informational and academic purposes only and does not constitute professional advice (educational, medical, legal, or otherwise).
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Journal, its editors, publisher, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of our website or services, including but not limited to:
- Loss of data, revenue, or profits.
- Errors or omissions in published content.
- Unauthorized access to or alteration of your account or data.
- Any third-party conduct on the website.
11. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Journal, its editors, publisher, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or related to your violation of these Terms, your use of the website, or your submitted content.
12. External Links and Third-Party Services
The Journal's website may contain links to external websites or integrate with third-party services (e.g., payment processors, indexing databases). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
13. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Journal operates. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.
14. Changes to These Terms
The Journal reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website and services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
15. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.