Terms and Conditions
These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of the Tropical Journal of Chemistry (TJC) corporate website, accessible at http://www.tjchem.org. By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms, including the Privacy Policy, additional guidelines, rules, or disclaimers posted on the Site, and any periodic updates. If you do not agree with these Terms, please refrain from using the Site.
1. Modifications to the Terms
TJC reserves the right to modify, add, or change these Terms at any time. Changes will take effect 30 days after posting on the Site. Users will be notified of updates via email or an on-site announcement when feasible. Your continued use of the Site after this period constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
2. Content Ownership and Use Restrictions
Permitted Use
You may:
a) Print or download the Site’s content for personal, non-commercial, educational, or informational purposes, provided that copyright and proprietary notices remain intact.
Prohibited Use
You may not:
a) Copy, reproduce, modify, or distribute content without explicit permission from TJC.
b) Use automated tools (e.g., bots, spiders, or scraping software) to extract or index content.
c) Publish illegal, offensive, or harmful material on or through the Site.
d) Attempt unauthorized access to the Site’s servers, data, or systems.
TJC reserves the right to monitor activity, remove content, or restrict access to ensure compliance with these Terms. Violations may result in bans, legal action, or other appropriate measures.
3. Rights and Permissions
For permissions related to reproducing or distributing any intellectual property owned by TJC, contact the Rights Department at meditor.tjoc@gmail.com.
4. User Submissions
Submission Guidelines
By submitting content, comments, or feedback (collectively, “Submissions”), you:
a) Represent and warrant that you own or control all rights to the content you submit.
b) Grant TJC a royalty-free, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, display, publish, and distribute your Submission for journal-related purposes.
TJC reserves the right to monitor, edit, refuse, or remove any Submissions that violate these Terms, applicable laws, or user guidelines.
5. Privacy and Data Handling
Your privacy is important to us. Refer to our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information. TJC ensures compliance with relevant data protection laws.
6. Prohibited Activities
Users may not:
a) Use the Site for unlawful purposes or to share harmful, false, or objectionable content.
b) Share spam, advertisements, or solicitations without prior approval.
c) Exploit the Site’s content for unauthorized personal or financial gain.
d) Engage in activities that compromise the Site’s security, integrity, or performance.
Violations will be addressed with legal action where necessary.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability
Disclaimer of Warranties
TJC provides this Site and its content “as is” without warranties of any kind, including but not limited to:
a) Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
b) Continuous or error-free access to the Site.
c) Protection against viruses or harmful components.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, TJC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this Site. Users are encouraged to independently verify scientific or technical information and accept all associated risks.
8. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms and any disputes arising from them are governed by the laws (These Terms and any disputes arising from them will be governed by the laws of Nigeria) Disputes will be resolved through arbitration or mediation as outlined by the governing laws.
9. Notification of Infringement
If you believe your intellectual property rights have been infringed upon, contact TJC at:
a) aaigbodion@biu.edu.ng
b) editorinchief.tjoc@gmail.com
c) gonaiwu@biu.edu.ng
d) meditor.tjoc@gmail.com
Include detailed information about the alleged infringement, including evidence and your contact information, for prompt review.
10. Additional Terms
Additional terms may apply to specific services, subscriptions, or purchases offered by TJC. In case of conflict, the specific terms will take precedence over these general Terms.
11. Links and External Resources
Third-Party Links
TJC may feature links to third-party websites for convenience. TJC does not guarantee or endorse these websites or their content and is not responsible for any transactions with them.
Linking to TJC
You may link to TJC’s Site provided the link does not suggest sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation. Use of TJC’s trademarks, logos, or framing its content without explicit permission is prohibited.
12. Systems Reliability
TJC strives for 24/7 website availability but does not guarantee uninterrupted access. Users are advised to save critical data independently, as TJC is not liable for disruptions or data loss caused by technical failures or maintenance.
13. Indexing and Abstracting
TJC’s published works are indexed by third-party services. Users are advised to contact these services directly for corrections to indexing or abstract listings.
Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the TJC website, you acknowledge and agree to these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, discontinue use immediately.
Contact Information
For questions, permissions, or concerns, contact:
a) aaigbodion@biu.edu.ng
b) editorinchief.tjoc@gmail.com
c) gonaiwu@biu.edu.ng
d) meditor.tjoc@gmail.com
