Terms of Use

Welcome to Core Collection. These Terms of Use govern your use of the Core Collection website (core-collection.com) and services provided by Science Scholar Limited.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws and regulations. If you do not agree with any of these terms, you are prohibited from using this site.

2. Definitions

• "We", "us", "our" refers to Science Scholar Limited and Core Collection
• "You", "your" refers to users of our website and services
• "Content" means all materials on the website including articles, text, images, and data
• "Services" includes manuscript submission, peer review, and publication services

3. Use of the Website

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use our website for:

• Reading and downloading published articles for personal, educational, or research purposes
• Submitting manuscripts for publication consideration
• Participating in peer review when invited
• Managing your author or reviewer account
• Sharing published content in accordance with the applicable license

3.2 Prohibited Use

You may not:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the website or user accounts
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) to access the website without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the website or servers
• Transmit malware, viruses, or other harmful code
• Impersonate another person or entity
• Engage in any activity that could damage our reputation or business
• Use content in a manner that infringes intellectual property rights

4. User Accounts

4.1 Registration

To submit manuscripts or serve as a reviewer, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account

4.2 Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms, engage in misconduct, or remain inactive for extended periods.

5. Manuscript Submission

5.1 Author Warranties

By submitting a manuscript, you warrant that:

• The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
• The work is not under consideration by another journal
• All authors have agreed to the submission
• The work does not infringe any third-party rights
• All required ethical approvals have been obtained
• All conflicts of interest have been disclosed

5.2 License Grant

Upon acceptance, authors grant Science Scholar Limited a non-exclusive license to publish the work. Published articles are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) unless otherwise specified.

5.3 Editorial Decisions

The editorial team has sole discretion over publication decisions. We reserve the right to reject manuscripts at any stage and for any reason.

6. Peer Review

6.1 Reviewer Obligations

Reviewers agree to:

• Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review
• Provide objective, constructive feedback
• Disclose any conflicts of interest
• Complete reviews within agreed timeframes
• Not use unpublished information for personal advantage

6.2 Double-Blind Review

Our peer review process is double-blind. Authors and reviewers must not attempt to identify each other or communicate directly about submissions.

7. Intellectual Property

7.1 Website Content

The Core Collection website, including its design, layout, logos, and trademarks, is owned by Science Scholar Limited and protected by intellectual property laws.

7.2 Published Articles

Published articles are subject to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits sharing and adaptation with appropriate credit. Authors retain copyright of their published work.

7.3 Third-Party Content

Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any third-party content included in their manuscripts (e.g., figures, data, quotes).

8. Disclaimers

8.1 Content Accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no warranties about the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of information on our website. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Core Collection or Science Scholar Limited.

8.2 Service Availability

We do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website. We may suspend or discontinue services at any time without notice.

8.3 Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these sites.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Science Scholar Limited shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website or services. Our total liability shall not exceed the amount you paid us, if any, in the twelve months preceding the claim.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Science Scholar Limited, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your violation of these terms or your use of the website.

11. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the website. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

13. Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

14. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us: