Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: April 1, 2026
Website: thereproductivemedicine.org

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Reproductive Medicine Journal (“Journal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using our website and submission system, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use this website or submit manuscripts.

2. Scope of Services

The Journal provides an academic publishing platform for researchers, authors, reviewers, and readers. Our services include:

  • Manuscript submission and management
  • Peer review and editorial evaluation
  • Publication of accepted articles
  • Processing of Article Processing Charges (APCs), where applicable

3. Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal
  • All listed authors have approved the submission
  • Ethical standards and research guidelines have been followed
  • Proper citations and acknowledgments are included

Any form of plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical conduct may result in rejection or retraction.

4. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review. The Journal:

  • Does not guarantee acceptance of any submission
  • May reject manuscripts at any stage
  • Reserves the right to edit content for clarity and formatting

5. Fees and Payments

Authors may be required to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs) upon acceptance or as specified.

  • All fees will be clearly communicated before payment
  • Payments are processed securely via PayPal or other approved payment gateways
  • By making a payment, you agree to the applicable charges and policies

6. Refund Policy

6.1 General Policy

All payments made to the Journal are generally non-refundable, except under specific conditions outlined below.

6.2 Eligible Refund Cases

Refunds may be considered under the following circumstances:

  • Duplicate payment
  • Payment made in error
  • Manuscript withdrawal before peer review begins
  • Inability of the Journal to process the submission due to internal issues

6.3 Non-Refundable Situations

Refunds will not be issued in the following cases:

  • The manuscript has entered the peer review process
  • The manuscript is rejected after peer review
  • The author withdraws after peer review has started
  • The article has already been published
  • Failure to comply with submission or formatting requirements

6.4 PayPal Compliance

Payments are processed via PayPal, ensuring secure transactions.

Users agree to contact the Editorial Office before initiating any dispute through PayPal. The Journal reserves the right to provide relevant documentation to PayPal in response to disputes.

7. Intellectual Property

  • Authors retain copyright unless otherwise stated
  • Authors grant the Journal a license to publish and distribute their work
  • Published content may not be reproduced without proper attribution

8. User Accounts

Users are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials
  • Providing accurate and complete information
  • All activities conducted under their account

The Journal reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for misuse.

9. Prohibited Activities

Users agree not to:

  • Submit plagiarized or fraudulent content
  • Interfere with website functionality or security
  • Abuse the submission or payment system
  • Engage in unethical or inappropriate conduct

10. Limitation of Liability

The Journal shall not be held liable for:

  • Loss of manuscripts or data
  • Delays in review or publication
  • Technical issues beyond our control
  • Any indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the website

11. Privacy

We respect user privacy and handle personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. By using this website, you consent to such data processing.

12. Modifications

The Journal reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts in India.

14. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding submissions, editorial matters, payments, or refund requests, please contact the Editorial Office:

Editorial Office
The Reproductive Medicine Journal
Website: thereproductivemedicine.org
Email: editor@thereproductivemedicine.org

The Editorial Office aims to respond to all inquiries within 2–5 business days.