Welcome to Ernährung Journal (“Journal,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the website or submit materials to the Journal.
1. Use of the Website
The website is provided for scholarly, academic, research, and informational purposes. Users agree to use the website lawfully and not to:
Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information.
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the website or its systems.
Upload malicious software, harmful code, or inappropriate content.
Interfere with the operation or security of the website.
Use the website for unlawful or unauthorized purposes.
2. Manuscript Submission
Authors submitting manuscripts to Ernährung Journal confirm that:
The submitted work is their original work or they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit it.
The manuscript has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal, unless this is clearly disclosed to the Journal.
All listed authors have made an appropriate contribution to the work.
All authors have approved the submitted version.
Sources, data, figures, tables, and other materials are properly acknowledged.
Any required permissions for copyrighted material have been obtained.
The information provided during submission is accurate and complete.
The Journal may reject, return, withdraw, or investigate submissions that do not comply with applicable editorial or publication requirements.
3. Peer Review and Editorial Process
Submitted manuscripts may undergo editorial assessment and, where applicable, peer review.
The Journal reserves the right to:
Accept or reject manuscripts.
Request revisions.
Select or change reviewers.
Withdraw a manuscript from consideration where appropriate.
Correct, retract, or remove published content when justified by editorial, ethical, legal, or publication-related concerns.
Editorial decisions are made according to the Journal’s applicable editorial policies and procedures.
4. Author Responsibility
Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and legality of the content they submit.
Authors are also responsible for obtaining appropriate consent and permissions where required, including permissions relating to identifiable individuals, copyrighted material, datasets, photographs, or other third-party content.
5. Copyright and Publication Rights
Unless otherwise stated on the individual article or Journal website, authors retain ownership of their copyright subject to the publication rights or license granted to the Journal.
By submitting a manuscript, authors grant the Journal the necessary rights to evaluate, publish, distribute, archive, and make the accepted work available through the Journal’s website and applicable scholarly services.
The applicable copyright and licensing terms may vary depending on the publication model selected by the Journal.
6. Published Content
Articles and other materials published on the website are provided for scholarly and informational purposes.
Users may access, read, cite, and use published material in accordance with the applicable copyright, licensing, and intellectual-property terms.
Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of copyrighted material may be prohibited.
7. Publication Fees
Where applicable, the Journal may charge manuscript processing, publication, submission, or other service fees.
Any applicable fee will be communicated according to the Journal’s published policies or during the relevant submission or publication process.
Payment of a fee does not guarantee acceptance or publication of a manuscript.
8. Payments and Refunds
Where online payments are available, payments may be processed through third-party payment providers.
Refund eligibility, where applicable, will be determined according to the Journal’s published refund policy and the circumstances of the request.
Transaction fees charged by payment providers may be non-refundable where applicable.
9. Third-Party Services and Links
The website may contain links to or integrations with third-party services, including DOI providers, indexing databases, payment providers, hosting services, analytics services, and other external platforms.
The Journal does not control the policies, availability, or content of third-party websites and is not responsible for their independent practices.
10. Intellectual Property
The Journal website, including its design, branding, logos, text, graphics, and other original materials, may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or commercially exploit Journal-owned website materials without appropriate authorization.
11. Disclaimer
The information published on the website is provided for scholarly and informational purposes. The Journal does not guarantee that all website content will always be complete, current, error-free, or continuously available.
Publication of an article does not necessarily represent an endorsement by the Journal of every opinion, conclusion, method, or claim expressed by the authors.
Authors remain responsible for the content of their publications.
12. Website Availability and Security
We make reasonable efforts to maintain the availability and security of the website. However, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access.
The Journal may temporarily suspend or modify website services for maintenance, security, technical issues, or other operational reasons.
13. Account and Submission Security
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and for activities conducted through their accounts.
Users should notify the Journal promptly if they suspect unauthorized access to their account.
14. Privacy
Use of the website and submission of personal information are also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected.
15. Changes to These Terms
We may modify these Terms of Service from time to time to reflect changes in our services, policies, legal requirements, or website functionality.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
16. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which the Journal’s publisher or operating entity is established, unless otherwise required by applicable law.
17. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact:
Ernährung Journal
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