Effective Date: 26-01-2026
Journal Name: Journal of Dental Innovation and Medical Sciences
Welcome to the Journal of Dental Innovation and Medical Sciences (“Journal”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By accessing or using this website and submitting manuscripts, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you must not use this website or submit content.
1. Intellectual Property
1.1 All content published in the Journal, including articles, images, figures, tables, logos, and other materials, is protected under copyright law.
1.2 Authors retain moral rights to their work, but copyright is transferred to the Journal upon acceptance via the Copyright Transfer and License Agreement.
1.3 Authors grant the Journal a non-exclusive, perpetual, worldwide license to publish, distribute, and archive their work in digital or print format.
1.4 Any use of the Journal’s materials outside personal, academic, or research purposes requires prior written permission.
2. Submission and Publication
2.1 Submission of a manuscript constitutes the author’s declaration of originality, ethical compliance, and adherence to the journal’s policies.
2.2 Manuscripts must not be under consideration elsewhere. Dual submissions are strictly prohibited.
2.3 The Journal reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions for any manuscript at the sole discretion of the editorial board.
2.4 Acceptance is independent of the Article Processing Charge (APC). Payment of the APC does not guarantee acceptance.
3. Open Access Policy
3.1 All published articles are open access, freely available to readers worldwide.
3.2 Authors retain the right to use, share, and distribute their work in accordance with the Journal’s open-access license.
4. Ethical Compliance
4.1 Authors are responsible for ensuring compliance with ethical standards, including research involving humans, animals, or sensitive data.
4.2 The Journal may request proof of ethics approval and informed consent where applicable.
4.3 Any detected misconduct, plagiarism, or duplicate publication may result in retraction, publication ban, or legal action.
5. Peer Review
5.1 The Journal employs a double-blind peer review process to ensure fairness, transparency, and impartiality.
5.2 Reviewers provide recommendations; final publication decisions are made by the Editor-in-Chief and editorial board.
6. Liability Disclaimer
6.1 The Journal and its staff, editors, or affiliated organizations assume no liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the use, interpretation, or application of the published material.
6.2 Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy, validity, and legality of the content submitted.
6.3 The Journal makes no warranties regarding website availability, content completeness, or technical performance.
7. Privacy and Data Protection
7.1 Authors’ personal information is collected solely for editorial, peer review, and publication purposes.
7.2 The Journal does not share personal data with third parties, except as required by indexing bodies, legal obligations, or journal operations.
7.3 By submitting a manuscript, authors consent to the processing of personal data for the purposes outlined above.
8. Indemnification
By submitting content or using this website, authors agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Journal, its editors, staff, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from:
- Copyright infringement
- Ethical violations
- Misrepresentation of data or authorship
- Any other legal claims related to the submitted content
9. Modifications of Terms
The Journal reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on the website. Continued use of the website or submission of manuscripts constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes arising from these terms or journal content shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Hyderabad, India.
11. Right to Discontinue the Journal
- The Journal of Dental Innovation and Medical Sciences reserves the right to suspend, discontinue, or cease publication of the journal, any issue, or any section, at its sole discretion, with or without prior notice.
- The Journal is not liable for any financial, academic, or reputational losses incurred by authors, readers, or other stakeholders due to such discontinuation.
- Any published articles prior to closure will remain archived and accessible in accordance with the journal’s open-access policy, unless legally restricted.
