Terms of Service

Last updated: 25/11/2025

Welcome to this website (“we”, “our”, “us”). By accessing or using this site, you agree to the following Terms of Service. Please read them carefully.

1. Use of the Website

You may use this website only for lawful purposes and in compliance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Use the website in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the site, its servers, or related systems.
• Interfere with the website’s operation (e.g., sending malicious code, scraping improperly, or abusing authentication).

2. User Accounts and ORCID Login

To access certain features, you may need to sign in using your ORCID iD. By logging in with ORCID:

• You authorize us to receive basic profile information supplied by ORCID.
• You confirm that the ORCID iD you use is your own and not misused.
• You are responsible for maintaining the security of your account session on your device.

We do not store passwords. Authentication is handled by ORCID and its security infrastructure.

3. User-Generated Content

Users may submit project descriptions, drafts, ideas, or other content (“User Content”). By submitting User Content, you confirm that:

• You own the rights to the material or have permission to publish it.
• Your content does not violate copyright, intellectual property rights, or the privacy of others.
• Your content does not contain harmful, illegal, or abusive material.

You retain all ownership of your User Content. However, by submitting it to the website, you grant us a non-exclusive license to display it on the platform for as long as you choose to keep it published.

We may remove content that violates these Terms or applicable law.

4. Intellectual Property

All website code, design, logos, and content (excluding User Content) are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, or create derivative works based on the site unless allowed by law or with written permission.

5. Privacy

Your use of the site is also governed by our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. By using the site, you agree to the collection and processing of personal data as described in those documents.

6. Availability and Changes to the Website

We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the website at any time. We may also update these Terms occasionally. Changes will be posted with a new “Last updated” date.

7. Disclaimer

This website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We do not guarantee that the website will be error-free, secure, or available at all times. The content provided by users does not represent professional advice and may be incomplete or inaccurate.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for:

• Any damages resulting from your use or inability to use the site.
• Any loss or deletion of User Content.
• Any interactions or collaborations that arise from information found on the site.

Your use of the site is at your own risk.

9. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to the site if you violate these Terms or misuse the platform. You may delete your account or content at any time by contacting us.

10. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of {{your country/jurisdiction}}, without regard to conflict of law principles.

11. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us at: info@unpublished.pub