Website Terms of Use

Welcome to the website of the Journal of Agricultural Technology and Food Systems (JATAFS), published by Novadex Publications. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms of Use. If you do not agree with these terms, you should discontinue use of the website.

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the journal website, including all published content, services, and features provided through the website.

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1. Purpose

The objectives of these Terms of Use are to:

  • Define the conditions governing use of the website.

  • Protect the rights of users, authors, reviewers, editors, and the publisher.

  • Promote responsible and lawful use of journal resources.

  • Protect the integrity of published scholarly content.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.

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2. Scope

These Terms apply to all users of the JATAFS website, including:

  • Authors

  • Reviewers

  • Editors

  • Editorial Board Members

  • Readers

  • Librarians

  • Researchers

  • Institutions

  • Visitors

Use of the website constitutes acceptance of these Terms.

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3. Permitted Use

Users may access and use the website for lawful academic, educational, research, and personal purposes.

Permitted activities include:

  • Reading published articles.

  • Downloading open-access content.

  • Sharing articles in accordance with the applicable Creative Commons license.

  • Submitting manuscripts.

  • Participating in peer review.

  • Citing published work.

  • Accessing journal information and policies.

Users must comply with all applicable laws and these Terms while using the website.

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4. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

  • Use the website for unlawful purposes.

  • Attempt unauthorized access to the website or its systems.

  • Disrupt website functionality or security.

  • Upload malicious software or harmful code.

  • Harvest user information without authorization.

  • Impersonate another individual or organization.

  • Misrepresent affiliation with JATAFS or Novadex Publications.

  • Violate copyright or intellectual property rights.

  • Engage in fraudulent, abusive, or deceptive activities.

Violation of these Terms may result in suspension of access and, where appropriate, legal action.

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5. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all website content, including:

  • Journal branding.

  • Logos.

  • Website design.

  • Text.

  • Graphics.

  • Images.

  • Policies.

  • Metadata.

is protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Copyright in published articles remains with the respective authors and is governed by the journal's Copyright and Licensing Policy.

Users must respect all applicable copyright and licensing terms.

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6. Open Access Content

JATAFS publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, unless otherwise stated.

Users may reuse published articles in accordance with the applicable license, provided appropriate attribution is given to the original authors and the journal.

Any third-party material contained within articles may be subject to separate copyright restrictions.

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7. User Accounts

Users registering on the journal website are responsible for:

  • Providing accurate information.

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of login credentials.

  • Updating account information when necessary.

  • Preventing unauthorized use of their accounts.

  • Notifying the Editorial Office of any suspected unauthorized access.

Users are responsible for all activities conducted through their accounts.

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8. Website Availability

JATAFS aims to maintain continuous access to the website but does not guarantee uninterrupted availability.

The website may be temporarily unavailable due to:

  • Scheduled maintenance.

  • Technical upgrades.

  • Security measures.

  • Network failures.

  • Events beyond the Publisher's control.

The Publisher will make reasonable efforts to restore access promptly.

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9. Third-Party Links

The website may contain links to third-party websites for informational purposes.

JATAFS and Novadex Publications do not control or endorse third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, services, or privacy practices.

Users access third-party websites at their own risk.

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10. Disclaimer

The information published on the website is provided for educational and scholarly purposes.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, JATAFS makes no guarantee regarding the completeness, reliability, or suitability of website content for any particular purpose.

Users should consult qualified professionals before making clinical, legal, or other professional decisions based on information obtained from the journal website.