Terms and Conditions

Author Rights

Authors retain copyright of their published work and grant JCRELC the right of first publication. Authors are free to:

• Share and distribute their published articles
• Post their articles on institutional repositories
• Include their articles in thesis or dissertation
• Reuse portions of their articles in future publications (with proper citation)

All authors must complete a Copyright Form prior to publication.

Manuscript Submissions

Authors submitting manuscripts to JCRELC agree to:

• Submit original work that has not been published elsewhere
• Ensure that all co-authors have approved the submission
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
• Adhere to Author Guidelines and formatting requirements
• Grant JCRELC the right to peer review and publish their work
• Complete and submit the Copyright Form upon acceptance

JCRELC is committed to the principles of open access. All articles published in JCRELC are freely available to readers worldwide under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.

Article Processing Charges (APC): JCRELC is an open-access journal that requires APC to cover publication costs. APC is only applicable after manuscript acceptance. Fee waivers are available for authors from developing countries and early-career researchers. Visit our APC Information page for details.

JCRELC provides the website and its content on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:

• The accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content
• The availability, security, or uninterrupted operation of the website
• The quality of peer review or editorial decisions
• The suitability of content for any particular purpose

To the fullest extent permitted by law, JCRELC, its editors, publishers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any:

• Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• Loss of data, revenue, or profits
• Damages arising from the use or inability to use the website
• Errors or omissions in any content
• Unauthorized access to user accounts or data

JCRELC is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. By using our website, you consent to our collection and use of data as described in our Privacy Policy.

JCRELC may contain links to third-party websites, databases, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for:

• The content, accuracy, or privacy practices of third-party sites
• Any damage or loss caused by the use of third-party services
• The availability or reliability of external links

We encourage you to review the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

JCRELC reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to our website and services, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions
• Engaging in prohibited activities
• Academic misconduct or ethical violations
• Request by law enforcement or government agencies

Upon termination, your right to use the website will immediately cease. Provisions that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in effect.

JCRELC may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page
• Providing prominent notice on the website
• Sending email notifications to registered users (where applicable)

Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically for updates.