1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using Deqe Publications, you agree to these Terms. If you disagree, do not use our platform.
2. Author Responsibilities
- Ensure all submissions are original work
- Comply with ethical guidelines and authorship criteria
- Disclose conflicts of interest and funding sources
- Obtain necessary permissions for copyrighted material
- Ensure data integrity and reproducibility
3. License to Publish
By submitting, you grant us a license to:
- Publish the manuscript if accepted
- Distribute under Creative Commons license (as selected)
- Include in indexing services and databases
- Archive in perpetuity
Authors retain copyright. Most journals use CC BY 4.0 license.
4. Peer Review Process
- We use rigorous peer review (double-blind by default)
- Reviewers must maintain confidentiality
- Editors make final publication decisions
- We reserve right to desk reject submissions
5. Fees and Payment
- No submission fees
- Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply upon acceptance
- Fees vary by journal and article type
- Waivers available for qualifying authors
- All fees are non-refundable
6. Prohibited Conduct
- Plagiarism, data fabrication, or falsification
- Multiple or duplicate submission
- Unauthorized use of others' accounts
- Interfering with platform operations
- Violating applicable laws or regulations
7. Limitation of Liability
We provide the platform "as is" without warranties. We're not liable for:
- Errors or omissions in published content
- Service interruptions or technical issues
- Third-party actions or content
- Indirect or consequential damages
8. Changes to Terms
We may update these Terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact
Questions about these Terms? Contact: deqepub@gmail.com