1. Acceptance of Terms

By creating an account, accessing, or using AN-LIST, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to comply with these Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and all applicable laws.

2. Eligibility

To use AN-LIST, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age or legally eligible to enter into binding agreements.
• Provide accurate registration information.
• Maintain the confidentiality of your account credentials.
• Be responsible for all activities performed under your account.

3. User Accounts

You agree to:

• Provide accurate and current information.
• Keep your account information updated.
• Maintain the security of your password.
• Notify us immediately of unauthorized account access.

AN-LIST reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts containing false information or violating these Terms.

4. Use of the Platform

AN-LIST provides services for academic networking, researcher profiles, journal listings, institutional information, publications, conference management, editorial activities, and related academic services.

Users agree to use the platform only for lawful academic and professional purposes.

5. Prohibited Activities

• Uploading unlawful or misleading content.
• Violating copyrights or intellectual property rights.
• Uploading viruses or malicious software.
• Attempting unauthorized access.
• Scraping or harvesting data without permission.
• Impersonating another individual or organization.
• Sending spam or phishing communications.
• Disrupting platform operations.
• Providing false academic credentials or affiliations.

6. User Content

Users retain ownership of their submitted content. By uploading content, you grant AN-LIST a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, index, and process the content solely for operating and improving the platform.

Users remain solely responsible for the legality, accuracy, originality, and ownership of their content.

7. Intellectual Property

All software, graphics, logos, trademarks, designs, databases, and platform content are the intellectual property of AN-LIST or its licensors and are protected by applicable laws.

Unauthorized copying, modification, distribution, or commercial use is strictly prohibited.

8. Privacy

Your use of AN-LIST is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, process, store, and protect your personal information.

9. Third-Party Services

AN-LIST may integrate with third-party services including publishers, ORCID, DOI agencies, indexing databases, payment gateways, and institutional repositories.

We are not responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party services.

10. Service Availability

While we strive to provide uninterrupted service, AN-LIST does not guarantee continuous availability.

We reserve the right to:

• Modify platform features.
• Perform maintenance.
• Suspend services temporarily.
• Discontinue features when necessary.

11. Fees and Payments

Certain services may require payment. By purchasing any paid service, you agree to pay all applicable fees and comply with our payment policies.

Unless otherwise stated, fees are non-refundable once services have been activated or delivered.

12. Account Suspension and Termination

AN-LIST may suspend or terminate accounts if users:

• Violate these Terms.
• Engage in fraudulent activities.
• Compromise platform security.
• Misuse the platform.
• Abuse other users or administrators.

13. Disclaimer of Warranties

AN-LIST is provided on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis.

We make no warranties regarding uninterrupted service, accuracy of user-generated information, or fitness for any specific purpose.

14. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AN-LIST shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use or inability to use the platform.

15. Indemnification

Users agree to indemnify and hold harmless AN-LIST, its directors, employees, partners, and affiliates against claims, damages, or expenses arising from their use of the platform or violation of these Terms.

16. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India. All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

17. Changes to These Terms

AN-LIST reserves the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated Terms become effective immediately upon publication on the website. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

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19. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with the Privacy Policy and any additional policies published by AN-LIST, constitute the entire agreement between you and AN-LIST regarding the use of the platform.