Journal Terms and Conditions
Legal agreement governing your use of Power of Knowledge Journal services and website
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Power of Knowledge Journal. These Journal Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Power of Knowledge governing your use of our website, services, and academic publishing platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Journal Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before proceeding.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing this website located at https://powerofknowledge.co.in/, you are agreeing to be bound by these Journal Terms and Conditions, all applicable laws and regulations, and agree that you are responsible for compliance with any applicable local laws.
Use License & Intellectual Property
Permission is granted to temporarily access and use the Power of Knowledge website for personal, non-commercial transitory viewing only. All published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
- Modify or copy website materials without explicit written permission (except published articles under Creative Commons)
- Use the website materials for any commercial purpose without authorization
- Attempt to reverse engineer any software contained on our website
- Remove any copyright or other proprietary notations from the materials
- Transfer the materials to another person or "mirror" on any other server without permission
Author Rights and Responsibilities
Authors submitting manuscripts to Power of Knowledge Journal must comply with our Author Guidelines and agree to the following:
3.1 Copyright and Licensing
- Original Work: All submitted work must be original and not published elsewhere
- Copyright Retention: Authors retain copyright while granting Power of Knowledge the right of first publication
- Open Access License: Articles are published under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license
3.2 Ethical Compliance
- No Plagiarism: Similarity index must be below 15%
- Accurate Data: All research data must be authentic and verifiable
- Proper Attribution: All sources must be properly cited
Payment Terms and Conditions
Article Processing Charges (APCs) and other fees are governed by the following terms:
- Payment Due: Within 7 days of acceptance notification
- Non-Refundable: All payments are final and non-refundable once processed
- Publication Hold: Articles will not be published until full payment is received
- Currency: All fees are quoted in Indian Rupees (INR) unless otherwise specified
- Tax Compliance: Applicable taxes (GST) will be added to the invoice
User Conduct and Prohibited Activities
Users of Power of Knowledge website and services agree not to engage in the following prohibited activities:
- Illegal Activities: Using the site for any unlawful purpose or soliciting illegal activities
- Harassment: Harassing, abusing, or threatening other users or staff members
- Data Mining: Using automated scripts to collect information from the website
- Security Breaches: Attempting to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the site
- Misrepresentation: Impersonating another person or entity
- Spam: Sending unsolicited promotional materials or advertisements
Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The materials on Power of Knowledge's website are provided on an 'as is' basis. Power of Knowledge makes no warranties, expressed or implied, and hereby disclaims and negates all other warranties including:
- No Warranty: Implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
- Accuracy: No guarantee that materials will be accurate, reliable, or error-free
- Service Interruptions: No guarantee of uninterrupted or timely service
Privacy and Data Protection
Your use of our website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using Power of Knowledge, you consent to our collection and use of personal information as outlined in the Privacy Policy. Key points include:
- Data Collection: We collect information necessary for publishing services
- Data Security: We implement industry-standard security measures
- Third-Party Sharing: Limited to essential service providers only
- User Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data
Modifications to Terms
Power of Knowledge reserves the right to modify these Journal Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice. By continuing to use this website after any changes are posted, you are agreeing to be bound by the revised terms.
Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and you irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that State or location.
- Applicable Law: Laws of India without regard to conflict of law provisions
- Dispute Resolution: All disputes shall be resolved through arbitration in India
- Legal Venue: Courts located in India have exclusive jurisdiction
Questions About Our Terms?
If you have any questions about these Journal Terms and Conditions or need clarification on any points, please Contact Us. For manuscript submission guidelines, please refer to our Author Guidelines.