Terms of Use

Welcome to the International Journal of Nutrition, Dietetics & Health (IJNDH). By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read these terms carefully before using our services.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the IJNDH website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our website or services.

We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Intellectual Property Rights

Copyright

All content published in IJNDH, including articles, abstracts, reviews, and other materials, is protected by copyright laws. The copyright for published articles is typically retained by the authors or transferred to the journal, as specified in the Copyright Agreement.

Website Content

The design, layout, graphics, and other elements of this website are the property of IJNDH and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or create derivative works from any part of this website without prior written permission.

Open Access License

Published articles are made available under open access licenses (typically Creative Commons licenses), which specify how the content may be used. Please refer to the specific license attached to each article for detailed usage rights.

User Responsibilities

As a user of this website, you agree to:

Provide accurate and complete information when submitting manuscripts or creating an account
Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials
Use the website only for lawful purposes
Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or data
Not interfere with the operation of the website or its services
Not upload or transmit malicious code, viruses, or harmful content
Respect the intellectual property rights of others
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Submission Guidelines

Originality

By submitting a manuscript to IJNDH, you confirm that the work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Authorship

All persons listed as authors must meet the criteria for authorship. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. All submissions are screened for plagiarism using appropriate tools. Manuscripts found to contain plagiarized content will be rejected.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could be viewed as influencing the research. All conflicts of interest must be declared in the manuscript.

Peer Review Process

Submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer review process. By submitting to IJNDH, you agree to:

Participate in the peer review process
Respond to reviewer comments in a timely manner
Make requested revisions or provide justification for not doing so
Accept the editorial decision regarding publication

Publication Ethics

Authors, reviewers, and editors must adhere to the highest ethical standards. This includes:

Reporting research accurately and honestly
Disclosing all sources of funding
Obtaining necessary ethical approvals for research involving human or animal subjects
Ensuring informed consent from research participants
Maintaining confidentiality during peer review
Declaring any competing interests

Use of Published Content

Personal Use

Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles for personal, non-commercial use without prior permission.

Academic Use

Content may be used for educational and research purposes, including in teaching materials and course packs, provided proper attribution is given.

Commercial Use

Any commercial use of published content requires prior written permission from the copyright holder. Contact us for permission requests.

Attribution

When using content from IJNDH, proper citation must be provided, including the article title, author(s), journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, and DOI.

Disclaimer

The materials published in IJNDH are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the journal, editors, or publisher.

We are not liable for any damages arising from the use of this website or its content. Use of any information obtained from this website is at your own risk.

Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using this website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, IJNDH, its editors, publishers, and affiliates shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of this website or its content, including but not limited to damages for loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless IJNDH, its editors, publishers, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of this website, your violation of these Terms of Use, or your infringement of any third-party rights.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience. We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices. Accessing third-party links is at your own risk.

Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which IJNDH is registered. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in that jurisdiction.

Termination

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to this website at any time, without prior notice, for any reason, including but not limited to violation of these Terms of Use.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be replaced by a valid provision that most closely reflects the original intent.

Entire Agreement

These Terms of Use constitute the entire agreement between you and IJNDH regarding your use of this website and supersede all prior agreements, communications, and understandings.

Contact Information

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