These Terms and Conditions ("Agreement") are entered into by and between BioShorts Ltd, a Limited Company ("Company," "we," or "us"), and the individual or entity ("User," "you," or "your") who wishes to use the publication services provided by the Company.

1. Acceptance of Terms

1.1 By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services.

2. Service Description

2.1 The Company offers a publication service that assists researchers, scientists, and authors in submitting, reviewing, and publishing biology-related research articles, papers, and materials ("Publications"). The Company may provide services such as manuscript submission assistance, peer review coordination, editing, and publication support.

2.2 We may provide peer review services to ensure the quality and validity of submitted articles. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the peer review process.

2.3. Authors submitting articles for publication must comply with our submission guidelines, which can be found on our website.

3. User Responsibilities

3.1 You warrant that any material submitted to the Company for publication is your original work, and you have the legal right to submit it for publication.

3.2 You agree to provide accurate and complete information during the submission process and maintain the accuracy of this information.

3.3 You are solely responsible for the content of your Publications and any consequences that arise from their publication.

3.4. Users agree not to engage in any activity that may disrupt or compromise the integrity of our platform or services.

4. Payment and Fees

4.1 The Company may charge fees for its publication services. The fees and payment terms will be outlined in a separate pricing document or communicated to you directly.

4.2 Payments for services are non-refundable unless explicitly stated otherwise in writing.

5. Intellectual Property

5.1 You retain ownership of the intellectual property rights in your Publications. However, by submitting your Publications to the Company, you grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display your Publications for the purpose of providing the publication services, for the full term of copyright and any renewals or extensions thereof.

5.2 The Company may not use your Publications for any purpose other than providing the publication services without your explicit consent.

5.3 Once the Article is published, it becomes part of the permanent academic record and may not be withdrawn by the Author. The Journal reserves the right to retract the Article in cases of significant errors, ethical breaches, or other issues as determined by the Journal's editorial board.

5.4 Authors may use their published articles for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes, including posting on personal websites, institutional repositories, and sharing with colleagues, provided proper attribution is given to the original publication in the Journal.

6. Privacy

6.1. The Company's use of personal information provided by you during the submission and publication process is governed by our Privacy Policy, which can be found here.

7. Termination

7.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, prior to publication, by providing written notice to the other party.

7.2 The Company may suspend or terminate your access to the services if you breach any terms of this Agreement.

8. Limitation of Liability

8.1 We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the content on our platform. Users use our services at their own risk.

8.2 The Company shall not be liable for any damages, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages, arising out of or in connection with the use of our services.

9. Governing Law

9.1 These Terms & Conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the England and Wales. Any disputes arising from these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the England and Wales.

10. Modifications

10.1 The Company reserves the right to modify or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be effective upon posting on our website.

By using our publication services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at admin@bioshorts.co.uk.