1. Introduction
Welcome to IBIMA Publishing LLC (“IBIMA Publishing,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, including all content, journals, articles, and services made available through ibimapublishing.com (the “Website”).
By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.
2. Scope of Terms
These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including:
Readers and visitors
Authors
Reviewers
Editors and contributors
These Terms operate alongside any separate agreements, including author publishing agreements.
3. Open Access & Licensing
All articles published on the Website are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Under this license, users are permitted to:
Access and download content freely
Share and redistribute content
Adapt, modify, and build upon content
Use content for commercial purposes
Provided that users:
Give appropriate credit to the original author(s)
Provide a link to the license
Indicate if changes were made
Do not imply endorsement by IBIMA Publishing or the author(s)
For the avoidance of doubt, reuse must comply fully with the terms of the applicable license.
4. User Responsibilities
Users agree to:
Use the Website for lawful purposes only
Provide accurate information where required
Respect intellectual property rights
Not misuse or interfere with Website functionality
5. Submission & Publication Overview
IBIMA Publishing publishes peer-reviewed academic content.
Manuscripts are initially submitted through affiliated conference platforms.
Selected papers may be recommended for journal publication.
Authors must revise manuscripts based on peer review feedback.
Publication is subject to final acceptance by IBIMA Publishing.
IBIMA Publishing does not guarantee publication.
6. Fees & Payments
Article Publication Charges (APCs) are required after acceptance
Payment is voluntary and only required if authors choose to proceed with publication
All payments are final and non-refundable
No payment is required prior to acceptance
Payments may be made via wire transfer or secure third-party payment systems.
7. Intellectual Property
Authors retain copyright in their work.
Authors grant IBIMA Publishing a non-exclusive publishing license to:
Publish and distribute the work
Index and archive content
Include content in compilations or collections
All Website content, design, and branding remain the property of IBIMA Publishing or its licensors.
8. Misconduct & Enforcement
IBIMA Publishing enforces strict publication ethics.
Plagiarism Policy:
First violation: 12-month submission ban
Second violation: 3-year ban
Third violation: Permanent ban
IBIMA Publishing reserves the right to:
Reject submissions
Remove content
Ban users from future submissions
9. Retraction, Corrections & Removal
IBIMA Publishing reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to:
Retract published articles
Issue corrections or expressions of concern
Remove content for legal, ethical, or editorial reasons, including but not limited to cases of ethical violations, legal claims, or regulatory requirements
Replace content with retraction notices
These actions may be taken without author consent when necessary.
10. Third-Party Services
IBIMA Publishing may use third-party services, including but not limited to:
DOI registration agencies (e.g., CrossRef)
Plagiarism detection tools (e.g., iThenticate)
Indexing and abstracting databases
IBIMA Publishing is not responsible for the practices or policies of third-party services.
11. Website Use Restrictions
Users may not:
Use automated systems (bots, crawlers, scrapers) to extract data
Engage in bulk downloading of content
Interfere with Website security or functionality
Misuse content in a misleading or deceptive manner
Normal human browsing and downloading of articles is permitted.
12. Disclaimers
All content is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.
IBIMA Publishing:
Does not guarantee accuracy, completeness, or reliability of published content
Is not responsible for opinions expressed by authors
Disclaims liability for errors or omissions
Academic Disclaimer:
Published content is for research and informational purposes only.
Medical and Financial Disclaimer:
Content is not intended as medical, legal, or financial advice.
13. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, IBIMA Publishing shall not be liable for:
Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
Loss of data, revenue, or reputation
Errors in published content
Use of the Website is at your own risk to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IBIMA Publishing from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:
Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your infringement of any rights of third parties
15. Termination & Access Restriction
IBIMA Publishing reserves the right to:
Restrict or block access to the Website
Remove content
Take enforcement actions without prior notice
16. Copyright Infringement (DMCA Policy)
IBIMA Publishing respects intellectual property rights.
If you believe content infringes your copyright, you may submit a notice including:
Identification of the copyrighted work
Identification of the infringing material
Your contact information
A statement of good faith belief
A statement under penalty of perjury
IBIMA Publishing may remove infringing content and, in appropriate circumstances, terminate users who are repeat infringers.
17. Privacy
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Privacy Policy (to be provided separately).
IBIMA Publishing does not sell or share personal data with third parties for commercial purposes.
18. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, USA.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Pennsylvania.
19. Reviewer Confidentiality
Reviewers must:
Maintain confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
Not share or disclose unpublished content
Not use unpublished material for personal benefit
IBIMA Publishing may publicly acknowledge reviewers by name as part of editorial practices.
20. Changes to Terms
IBIMA Publishing reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
21. Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
22. Contact Information
IBIMA Publishing LLC, 34 E. Germantown Pike, Ste 327, Pennsylvania 19401, USA
For inquiries, please use the contact form available on our Website.
Alternative contact details may be provided upon request where required for legal or regulatory compliance.
End of Terms of Use