Terms & Conditions
Welcome to Valley International. By accessing and using our website and journals, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following terms and conditions.
1. Acceptance of Terms
By submitting a manuscript, registering, or using our services, you agree to these Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
2. Author Responsibilities
- Authors must ensure that submitted work is original and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Proper citations and acknowledgments must be provided.
- Any form of plagiarism or unethical behavior is strictly prohibited.
- Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their data and findings.
3. Peer Review Process
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous peer-review process. The editorial board reserves the right to accept or reject submissions based on quality, relevance, and ethical standards.
4. Publication Fees
Authors may be required to pay publication or processing fees after acceptance. All fees will be clearly communicated before publication.
5. Open Access Policy
All articles are published under an open access model, making them freely available to readers worldwide.
6. Copyright & Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work while granting the journal the right to publish and distribute the content. Articles may be licensed under applicable open access licenses.
7. Reviewer Responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts
- Provide unbiased and constructive feedback
- Declare any conflicts of interest
8. Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and ensure that personal information is handled securely and used only for journal-related purposes.
9. Limitation of Liability
Valley International is not responsible for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from the use of published content or services.
10. Modifications
We reserve the right to update or modify these terms at any time without prior notice. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
11. Contact Information
For any questions regarding these Terms & Conditions, please contact our editorial office.