Usage Policy

The International Journal for Development of Science and Technology (IJDST) provides access to its website and scholarly publications to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge and support research, education, and academic collaboration. By accessing or using the IJDST website, users agree to comply with this Usage Policy, the journal's editorial policies, and all applicable laws and regulations. Users are expected to use the website responsibly, ethically, and in a manner that respects the rights of authors, reviewers, editors, and other users.

1. Acceptable Use

The IJDST website and its published content may be used for lawful academic, educational, research, and other non-commercial purposes. Users may access, read, download, cite, and share published articles, provided that appropriate acknowledgment is given to the original authors and the journal. All use of journal content must comply with the journal's Copyright Policy and applicable licensing terms.

2. Intellectual Property

All content available on the IJDST website, including published articles, text, graphics, logos, website design, and other intellectual property, is protected under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Users shall not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit any journal content without prior authorization or except where permitted under the applicable license.

3. Prohibited Activities

Users shall not engage in activities that may compromise the integrity, security, or proper functioning of the journal website. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Reproducing or distributing journal content for commercial purposes without authorization.
• Modifying, misrepresenting, or falsely attributing published content.
• Uploading viruses, malware, or other harmful software.
• Attempting to gain unauthorized access to the journal's systems, databases, or user accounts.
• Collecting or harvesting user information without authorization.
• Disrupting the operation, security, or availability of the website.
• Using the journal's name, logo, or content in any unlawful, misleading, or fraudulent manner.

The journal reserves the right to take appropriate editorial, administrative, or legal action against any misuse of its website or published content.

4. User Responsibilities

Users are responsible for ensuring that their activities on the journal website comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, and the journal's published policies. Authors, reviewers, editors, and readers are expected to uphold academic integrity and comply with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy, Peer Review Policy, Plagiarism Policy, Privacy Policy, Copyright Policy, Open Access Policy, and other applicable policies.

5. External Websites

The IJDST website may contain links to third-party websites for the convenience of users. Such links do not constitute an endorsement by the journal. IJDST is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites, and users access such websites at their own discretion.

6. Website Availability

IJDST makes reasonable efforts to ensure that its website remains accessible and functional. However, uninterrupted or error-free access cannot be guaranteed. The journal reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website or its services whenever necessary for maintenance, technical improvements, security, or operational requirements.

7. Compliance with Journal Policies

All users of the IJDST website are expected to comply with the journal's editorial and publication policies. Failure to comply with these policies or misuse of the website may result in the suspension or restriction of access and, where appropriate, further editorial, administrative, or legal action.

8. Policy Revisions

IJDST reserves the right to revise or update this Usage Policy periodically to reflect changes in journal operations, publishing standards, legal requirements, or website functionality. The most recent version of this policy will be published on the journal's official website and will become effective from the date of publication.

9. Acceptance of this Policy

By accessing or using the IJDST website, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to comply with this Usage Policy. Continued use of the website following any revisions constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

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