Dialogic Academic Presses (DAPresses)
1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the DAPresses website (https://dapresses.com) and its subdomains (collectively, the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Website Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must discontinue use of the Website.
DAPresses may update these Terms at any time without preinforming the users. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms of use.
2. Purpose of the Website
The Website provides:
- Open‑access scholarly content
- Journal hosting services
- Editorial and peer‑review management tools
- Information about DAPresses and its publishing activities
The Website is intended for academic, educational, and research purposes.
3. Eligibility
You may use the Website only if:
- You are at least 16 years old
- You have legal capacity to enter into agreements
- You comply with all applicable laws and these Terms
4. User Accounts
4.1 To submit manuscripts, manage journals, or perform editorial tasks, you must create an account.
4.2 You are responsible for:
- Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
- Ensuring the accuracy of your account information
- All activities conducted under your account
4.3 DAPresses may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or engage in misconduct.
5. Acceptable Use Policy
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for unlawful purposes
- Upload or transmit harmful code, malware, virus or disruptive content
- Attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or data
- Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
- Harass, threaten, or abuse other users
- Interfere with Website functionality
- Mine data or scrape content without permission
DAPresses reserves the right to restrict or block access for violations.
6. Intellectual Property
6.1 Website Content
All Website design, layout, branding, and platform features are owned by DAPresses ( a division of Dialogic Solutions Ltd) or licensed to it.
6.2 Published Articles
Articles published on DAPresses are open access and distributed under the Creative Commons license specified on each article (typically CC BY 4.0).
6.3 User‑Generated Content
By submitting content (e.g., manuscripts, reviews), you grant DAPresses the rights necessary to process, publish, and disseminate the material.
You must ensure that your submissions do not infringe third‑party rights.
7. Open Access and Reuse
According to the Creative Commons license applied to the article, published content may be:
- Shared
- Reused
- Adapted
- Distributed
Attribution to the original authors is required.
8. Third‑Party Links
The Website may contain links to external sites.
DAPresses is not responsible for:
- Content on third‑party websites
- Privacy practices
- Security of external platforms
Accessing third‑party sites is at your own risk.
9. Disclaimer of Warranties
The Website is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
DAPresses does not guarantee:
- Uninterrupted access
- Error‑free operation
- Accuracy or completeness of content
- Indexation or ranking outcomes
- Compatibility with all devices or browsers
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, DAPresses is not liable for:
- Loss of data
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Business interruption
- Damage resulting from Website use
- Misuse of published content
- Actions of authors, reviewers, or editors
- Technical failures or security breaches
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability for fraud or deliberate wrongdoing.
11. User‑Generated Content and Conduct
You are solely responsible for:
- Manuscripts you submit
- Peer‑review reports you write
- Comments or materials you upload.
Decisions you make on contents you read.
You must not submit:
- Plagiarised content
- Defamatory or unlawful material
- Confidential or proprietary information without permission.
Take decisions that requires professional advice or guidance.
DAPresses may remove content that violates these Terms.
12. Privacy and Data Protection
Use of the Website is governed by the Terms and Conditions and DAPresses Privacy Policy, which explains how personal data is collected, processed, and stored.
By using the Website, you consent to the processing of your data as described in the Privacy Policy.
13. Security
DAPresses implements reasonable security measures but cannot guarantee absolute protection.
Users are responsible for:
- Using secure passwords
- Protecting their devices
- Reporting suspicious activity
14. Termination of Access
DAPresses may suspend or terminate access to the Website if you:
- Violate these Terms
- Engage in unethical or illegal behaviour
- Misuse the platform
- Compromise security or integrity
Termination may occur without prior notice.
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Federal Republic of Nigeria.
16. Contact Information
For questions about these Terms, contact:
Dialogic Academic Presses (DAPresses)
Email: info@dialogicsl.com
Website: https://dapresses.com