Last update: 09/07/2024
1. Introduction
These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website and services. By accessing or using our website, you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Definitions
- “PNW Press,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refers to PNW Press.
- “You” or “user” refers to any individual or entity accessing or using our website or services.
- “Website” refers to all content, services, and products available at or through the domain owned by PNW Press.
3. Use of Our Website
3.1 Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use this website or have the permission of a legal guardian.
3.2 User Account
To access certain features of our website, you may be required to create an account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account information.
3.3 Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe upon intellectual property rights
- Transmit any harmful or malicious code
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use our website for any illegal or unauthorized purpose
4. Intellectual Property
4.1 Copyright
All content published in our journals is protected by copyright. Users may use the content in accordance with the Creative Commons license applied to each article.
4.2 Trademarks
The PNW Press name and logo are trademarks of PNW Press. You may not use these without our prior written permission.
5. Open Access Policy
PNW Press is committed to open access publishing. All articles are published under a Creative Commons license, typically CC BY 4.0, unless otherwise specified.
6. Submission and Publication Process
6.1 Submission Guidelines
Authors must adhere to our submission guidelines, which are available on our website.
6.2 Peer Review
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process.
6.3 Publication Fees
Information about any applicable publication fees is provided on our website and communicated to authors prior to publication.
7. Disclaimer of Warranties
Our website and services are provided “as is” without any warranties, express or implied.
8. Limitation of Liability
PNW Press shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of our website or services.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PNW Press from any claims arising out of your use of our website or violation of these Terms and Conditions.
10. Changes to These Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes.