Disclaimer & Liability Policy

1. Purpose of This Policy

This Disclaimer & Liability Policy defines the extent of legal, ethical, and operational responsibility held by the Indian Journal of Climate & Environmental Studies (IJCEMS), its editorial board, publisher, and associated individuals.
The journal functions solely as an academic publication platform and does not assume any legal, financial, or moral liability arising from the content submitted and published by authors.

2. Publisher & Editorial Role

IJCEMS and its representatives, including the Publisher, Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, and Editorial Board Members, act in good faith to facilitate the publication and dissemination of scholarly research.
The journal performs standard checks (peer review, plagiarism screening, and ethical compliance) to ensure academic quality. However,

Final responsibility for the accuracy, originality, legality, and integrity of all content lies solely with the author(s).

3. No Warranties or Guarantees

The journal makes no express or implied warranties or representations regarding:

• The completeness, accuracy, or reliability of published content.
  
  

• The applicability, usefulness, or factual correctness of any information presented.
  
  

• The fitness of published material for any academic, professional, or practical purpose.
  
  

All materials are published “as-is”, and users access them at their own discretion and risk.

4. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall IJCEMS, its Publisher (Fenil Shah), Editors, or Affiliates be held liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use, citation, or application of published works.
  
  

• Any loss, legal dispute, or reputational harm resulting from reliance on published research.
  
  

• Any claim of defamation, copyright infringement, plagiarism, or data falsification made against the author(s).
  
  

In all cases, authors bear sole responsibility for defending and resolving such matters.

5. Author Responsibility and Indemnification

By submitting a manuscript to IJCEMS, authors acknowledge and agree that:

• They are the sole owners and creators of the work submitted.
  
  

• Their submission does not violate any existing copyrights, confidentiality agreements, or ethical standards.
  
  

• They grant IJCEMS non-exclusive rights to publish, distribute, and archive the work.
  
  

• They indemnify and hold harmless IJCEMS, its editors, and publisher (including Fenil Shah) against any and all legal claims, losses, or liabilities arising from their submission or publication.
  
  

This indemnity extends to all costs, attorney’s fees, or damages arising out of any breach of representation, warranty, or covenant made by the author(s).

6. Third-Party Content and Links

IJCEMS may host or reference external content, websites, or repositories (such as Google Drive, Google Sites, and Zenodo) for archiving and DOI purposes.
The journal does not control or guarantee the accuracy, availability, or security of these third-party platforms.
Any malfunction, downtime, or data loss in these services shall not be the responsibility of IJCEMS or its publisher.

7. Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India.
Any dispute arising under or in connection with IJCEMS shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of courts in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
However, IJCEMS and its publisher retain the right to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution or mediation prior to legal proceedings.

8. No Relationship or Obligation

The publication of a manuscript in IJCEMS does not create any contractual, fiduciary, or employment relationship between the author and the publisher/editorial team.
The journal functions as an independent academic platform, not as an agent, representative, or guarantor of the author’s work.

9. Policy Review and Updates

IJCEMS reserves the right to update, amend, or modify this policy at any time without prior notice.
Continued submission or use of the journal’s website or services constitutes acceptance of any revised terms.

10. Contact

For questions regarding this policy or its interpretation, please contact:
📧 ijces.india@gmail.com