These terms and conditions govern your access to and use of the website of the Academic Journal of Legal and Social Research (AJLSR). By using this website, you fully accept these terms and conditions. If you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, you must not use this website.
1. License to Use Website
Unless otherwise stated, the Academic Journal of Legal and Social Research (AJLSR) and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights published on this website and materials used on AJLSR. Subject to the license below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.
You may:
- View, download (for caching purposes only), and print pages from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use, subject to the restrictions below.
You must not:
- Republish material from this website (including republication on another website);
- Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website;
- Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or otherwise exploit material on our website for commercial purposes;
- Edit or otherwise modify any material on the website;
- Redistribute material from this website (except content specifically made available for redistribution, such as under Creative Commons Licensing).
Where content is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, you may reproduce and redistribute such content with proper attribution, including citation and a direct link to the source.
2. Acceptable Use
You must not use this website:
- In any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the website or impairment of its performance, availability, or accessibility;
- In any manner that is unlawful, illegal, fraudulent, or harmful;
- To host, transmit or distribute any malicious software, including but not limited to spyware, viruses, Trojan horses, worms, or keystroke loggers.
3. User-Generated Content
In these terms and conditions, “your user content” means material (including, without limitation, text, images, audio-visual content) that you submit to this website, whether for publication in the journal or otherwise.
You grant to AJLSR a worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your user content in any media.
Your user content must:
- Not be illegal, unlawful, or infringe any third-party rights;
- Not be the subject of any threatened or actual legal proceedings;
- Not contain defamatory or objectionable material.
AJLSR reserves the right to edit or remove any user-submitted content without notice.
4. No Warranties
This website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. While we strive to maintain accurate and current information, AJLSR makes no guarantees about:
- The continuous availability of the website;
- The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content on the website.
Nothing on this website should be construed as legal, academic, or professional advice.
5. Limitations of Liability
AJLSR shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from:
- The use or inability to use the website;
- Any reliance placed on the website’s content;
- Any loss or corruption of data;
- Any website downtime or technical failure.
These limitations apply even if AJLSR has been expressly advised of potential loss.
6. Reasonableness
By using this website, you agree that the exclusions and limitations of liability set out in these terms and conditions are reasonable. If you disagree, you must not use this website.
7. Protection of Personnel
You agree not to bring any personal claim against AJLSR officers, editors, peer reviewers, or employees for any losses you suffer in connection with the website. This includes actions taken in good faith in the editorial or publication process.
8. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold AJLSR, its officers, editors, employees, and affiliates harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the website or breach of these terms and conditions.
9. Breach of Terms
If you breach these terms in any way, AJLSR may take such action as it deems appropriate, including:
- Suspending your access to the website;
- Blocking computers using your IP address;
- Contacting your internet service provider to request they block your access;
- Bringing court proceedings against you.
10. Amendments
AJLSR may revise these terms and conditions from time to time. Revised terms will apply from the date of publication on the website. It is your responsibility to check this page regularly to remain informed of any changes.
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, and any disputes relating to these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
