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If you violate these Terms, MNK Publications reserves the right to issue a warning or to immediately terminate or suspend all or part of your accounts on the website. You agree that we are not obligated to provide notice before terminating or suspending your account(s).

License to Use

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Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall MNK Publication or its suppliers be liable for any damages (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of data or profit, or due to business interruption) arising from the use or inability to use the materials on MNK Publication's website, even if MNK Publication or an authorized representative has been notified orally or in writing of the possibility of such damage. Certain jurisdictions do not allow limitations on implied warranties or limitations of liability for consequential or incidental damages; therefore, these limitations may not apply to you.

Links to Third-Party Sites

MNK Publication has not reviewed all of the sites linked to its website and is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by MNK Publication of the site. Use of any such linked website is at the user's own risk.

Author Content

The material on this website and associated web pages of www.mnkjournals.com is intended for academic purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice on any particular matter. Authors are advised to seek appropriate professional help or verify the accuracy, quality, and integrity of all facts, information, laws, and materials referenced on this website before acting on any information provided.

The website does not regulate author content and makes no representations or guarantees regarding the accuracy, quality, or integrity of any author content posted. We are not responsible or liable for any author content, including errors, inaccuracies, losses, or damages incurred from the use of author content, or for any failure or delay in removing such content. We reserve the right to remove, block, edit, or delete any author content from the website at our sole discretion without notice. You agree that MNK Publications will not be held liable for the removal, modification, or deletion of author content that may be considered offensive, and we are not obligated to effect such removal unless required by applicable law. Authors remain solely responsible for the content they post or publish on the website, and such content does not necessarily reflect our views.

Intellectual Property Rights

We hold and retain exclusive proprietary rights over the Website and the Service. The Website contains copyrighted material, trademarks, and other proprietary information belonging to MNK Publications and its licensors. Unless expressly agreed in writing by MNK Publications, nothing in these terms grants you the right to use any trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, or any other intellectual property rights. These rights include all analogous rights under the laws of every jurisdiction worldwide, for the entire duration of these rights, including all extensions and renewals, regardless of whether such rights are registered or capable of registration. This includes, but is not limited to, copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service marks, service names, patents, designs, and all other proprietary rights, whether or not protected or capable of protection, which are solely our property. Additionally, copyright protection extends to compilations and any form of alteration of all content on this site. We will rigorously report and prosecute copyright offenders to the fullest extent of applicable law.

In utilizing the Service, you agree not to use any intellectual property rights of any company or organization in a manner that is likely to cause confusion about the ownership or authorized use of such marks, names, or logos. Without explicit permission, you are prohibited from copying, modifying, publishing, transmitting, distributing, performing, displaying, or selling any proprietary information. Any such action, or attempted action, on your part constitutes a violation of this Agreement, resulting in immediate termination of your membership. This is in addition to any legal claims or actions that can be pursued against you in a court of valid jurisdiction.

Furthermore, you cannot post, distribute, or reproduce in any manner any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information without obtaining prior written consent from the owner of such rights. If you believe that your work has been copied and posted on the Website in a way that constitutes copyright infringement, you must send us a notice of copyright infringement as detailed later in this agreement. Such notices should include your contact information, a description of the copyrighted work, the location of the alleged infringing material on our Website, a statement that you have a good faith belief that the use is not authorized by the copyright owner, and a statement, made under penalty of perjury, that the information provided is accurate and that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on behalf of the owner.

MNK Publications is committed to protecting intellectual property rights and expects all users to uphold the same standard. Unauthorized use of any intellectual property on this Website is strictly prohibited and will be addressed promptly in accordance with the law.

Ordering and Purchasing Services from MNK Publication
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  • Eligibility: Only individuals of full age and legal capacity can register. This ensures a responsible and professional community.
  • Initiating the Contract: By submitting your article, you are entering into an agreement with MNK Publication for our publication and editorial services. Imagine submitting your breakthrough research and starting a partnership that brings your work to the world.
  • Supporting Open Access: Our authors support open access, allowing anyone to read their published work without barriers. By agreeing to pay the article processing charge (APC) after acceptance, you are contributing to a global knowledge-sharing community.
  • Withdrawal and Cancellation: You have the freedom to withdraw your article and cancel the contract during the peer-review stage. However, once your article is accepted, it cannot be withdrawn. Think of it as committing to a promise—once accepted, it’s a done deal. Any benefits received must be returned to MNK Publication.
  • Handling Overpayments: If you accidentally pay more than invoiced, we'll refund the excess amount after deducting any bank or transaction fees.
  • Refund Policy: After your article is published, you can not claim the refunds , further read the refund policy.
Patent Issues

Before submitting your manuscript, make sure all patent applications are filed. Publication with MNK publication, journals can reduce or cancel the patentability of any unpatented ideas included in your manuscript. Think of it as locking in your intellectual property before sharing it with the world.

Publication of E-Mail Addresses
  • Visibility: MNK Publication publishes the email addresses of all authors, making them visible to registered customers and unregistered visitors alike. Imagine your work reaching a wider audience, facilitating collaboration and communication.
  • Author Responsibility: As the submitting author, you must inform your co-authors about this policy and obtain their consent. This ensures transparency and mutual agreement.
  • Comprehensive Information: Authors must provide all email addresses and at least one institutional email for indexing. This complete information ensures your work is properly attributed and easily accessible.
Force Majeure

MNK Publication is not liable for delays or failures due to uncontrollable events such as war, fire, explosions, or pandemics. These unforeseeable circumstances are beyond our control, but we remain committed to supporting you through any disruptions.

Disclaimer of Warranty

This website, including all materials, products (including software), and services made available through it, is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied. MNK Publication is committed to facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and fostering academic dialogue, but we do not guarantee that this website will always be available, nor that the information provided is complete, true, accurate, or non-misleading.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MNK Publication, its employees, and agents disclaim all warranties, whether express or implied, in connection with the service and your use thereof. This includes but is not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, title, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, usefulness, authority, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. MNK Publication makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy or completeness of the content on this website.

We strive to ensure that the information and resources provided on our platform support the advancement of research and education. However, you expressly agree that your use of this site and any materials contained therein is at your own discretion and sole risk. No oral or written information or advice given by this site or its employees or affiliates shall create any warranty or in any way increase the liability of the site owners.

This site is not responsible for any transmission problems, issues with downloaded content, or any form of website downtime. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or error-free, nor that any defects will be corrected. Additionally, MNK Publication does not warrant that this site, the information, content, materials, products (including software), or services included on or otherwise made available to you through the website, their servers, or electronic communications sent from us are free of viruses or other harmful components.

You acknowledge and agree that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data resulting from the download or use of materials or data obtained from this site. Our mission is to provide valuable academic resources, but the responsibility for verifying the accuracy and applicability of the information rests with you, the user.

Additional Terms and Conditions for Authors

In addition to the aforementioned clauses, the author(s) agree to the following specific terms related to publication:

The website uses an online platform where authors can publish their academic manuscripts, which can be accessed by anyone with access and membership to the site. The copyright of the submitted manuscripts remains with the respective authors, while the website reserves the right of first publication.

The website and the research journals adopt an open access publication policy, allowing manuscripts to be published with immediate free access to the electronic version. All publications are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing anyone to copy, distribute, and display the work, create derivative works, and use the work commercially, provided the original author is credited. The moral rights of the author will always be recognized as provided by the Indian Copyright Act.

Granting of License
  1. Agreement to Terms: By submitting the manuscript to the website, the author(s) affirm that they have read and agree to the terms and conditions of the website. The author(s) retain the copyright of the manuscript and provide a non-exclusive license to MNK Publication and its sister concerns.
  2. License Grant: All publications are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing anyone to copy, distribute, and display the work, create derivative works, and use the work commercially, provided the original author is credited.
  3. Changes to Manuscript: The author(s) agree that MNK Publication may alter the manuscript's appearance (layout and format) before or after publication. The website may remove certain paragraphs or images if found to be offensive.
  4. Open Access Publication: The author(s) confirm that MNK Publication can publish the manuscript in open access mode and may edit or alter the manuscript if deemed necessary.
  5. Re-use Rights: The author(s) retain the right to re-use the manuscript as long as it is not sold or reproduced for commercial purposes without prior written permission.
  6. Liability: The author(s) agree that MNK Publication will not be liable for any copyright infringements related to the manuscripts published on the website.
Authors' Warranties

The author(s) warrant, on behalf of themselves and their co-authors, that:

  1. Originality and Rights: The manuscript is an original creation, not published or under consideration elsewhere, and does not infringe any third-party rights. The author(s) have not transferred any rights in the manuscript to anyone else.
  2. Content Compliance: The manuscript contains nothing unlawful, libelous, or offensive, and adheres to ethical principles.
  3. Authority: The author(s) have full authority to enter into this agreement and are not breaching any other obligations or rights of any other person.
  4. Ethical Integrity: The manuscript follows ethical principles of scientific publishing, and all statements are factual and true.
  5. Co-authors' Consent: All co-authors are aware of and have agreed to the manuscript's submission and publication.
  6. Indemnification: The author(s) agree to indemnify the website and its affiliates from any loss or damage arising from the publication of the manuscript or use of the website.
  7. Permissions: The author(s) have obtained necessary permissions for any third-party material used in the manuscript.
  8. Plagiarism-free: The manuscript is free from plagiarism, and all references are properly cited.
  9. Publication Rights: The author(s) will not publish the manuscript elsewhere without prior permission.
  10. Scientific Accuracy: The manuscript's content conforms to true facts and authentic formulae.
  11. Original Work: The submitted manuscript is the author(s)'s original work, and all authors take public responsibility for the work.
  12. Adaptation Rights: The author(s) permit the adaptation, preparation of derivative works, and commercial application of the work.
  13. Permission for Reproductions: The author(s) have obtained permission to reproduce all previously published material included in the manuscript.
  14. No Conflicts of Interest: The author(s) have no financial interests or affiliations that would affect the manuscript's content.
  15. Availability: The author(s) acknowledge that publication does not guarantee the manuscript's permanent availability on the website.
  16. Multi-authored Manuscripts: For multi-authored manuscripts, the submitting author has authorization from all co-authors, who have read and agreed to the terms.
  17. Right to Remove: The website reserves the right to remove published manuscripts for reasons including plagiarism, academic misconduct, offensive content, or violation of the user agreement.

By adhering to these terms, MNK Publication aims to uphold high standards of academic publishing and ensure the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.

Disclaimer

The responsibility for the content of the research presented on this website rests solely with the author(s). The views expressed in the manuscripts do not necessarily reflect those of the website or its owner. The website is not responsible for any errors or consequences arising from the use of the information contained in the manuscripts. The website does not verify or claim the authenticity of the published manuscripts, including but not limited to the research objectives, literature review, research methodology, data collection, data analysis, or any other information contained within them. Furthermore, the website does not endorse, warrant, or guarantee the accuracy of the manuscripts published by the author(s).

Password Security

Maintaining the confidentiality and security of your Password and ID is solely your responsibility. If we have reasonable grounds to suspect that the security of your Password has been compromised, we have the right to suspend or terminate your account, refuse any and all current or future use of the services, and pursue any appropriate legal remedies. MNK Publication shall not be responsible for any losses incurred in connection with any misuse of any Password or ID.

Governing Law

The jurisdictional court in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, shall have sole jurisdiction over any claim arising from or related to a visit to or use of the website or the Services, although we retain the right to bring proceedings against you for breach of any of these terms and conditions in your country of residence, country of use, or other relevant country. The laws of India govern these terms and conditions of use of the Services.

MNK Publication accepts no liability whatsoever, direct or indirect, for non-compliance with the laws of any country other than that of India. The mere fact that a website/app/marketplace can be accessed or used, or any facility can be availed of in a country other than India, will not imply that we accede to the laws of such country.

Modifications to Terms of Use

MNK Publication reserves the right to revise these terms of use for its website at any time without notice. By using this website, you agree to be bound by the then-current version of these Terms and Conditions of Use.

Grievance Redressal

If you have any complaints or concerns regarding content or breaches of these terms, please contact the designated officer of the website. Should you encounter abusive or restricted content on the Website, you can submit a written complaint or email us at support@mnkjournals.com. We will promptly investigate the matter to verify its validity and authenticity. Upon confirmation, we will take appropriate action against the wrongdoer, which may include legal action or the deletion of their account and membership from the Website.

For any grievances, issues, queries, complaints, or information, please contact us via email at support@mnkjournals.com.