Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

2. Website Usage

1. This website is provided for informational and educational purposes related to academic publishing in convergence science for youth.
2. You may access and use the website for lawful purposes only.
3. You agree not to use the website in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the website or interfere with any other party’s use of the website.
4. Unauthorized use of this website may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.

3. Intellectual Property Rights

1. All content on this website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of IJCSY, Sports Convergence Research Center, or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws.
2. Published articles are subject to the terms specified in our Open Access Policy and Creative Commons License.
3. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or republish any content from this website without prior written permission, except as allowed under our Open Access Policy.

4. User Accounts

1. To submit manuscripts or access certain features, you may need to create an account on our website.
2. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
3. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration.
4. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
5. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

5. Manuscript Submission

1. By submitting a manuscript through our website, you agree to comply with our Submission Regulations and Review Regulations.
2. All submissions must be original work and comply with our Research Ethics Regulations.
3. Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee publication.
4. Payment of submission and publication fees is non-refundable except as specified in our refund policy.

6. Third-Party Links

1. Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience and information.
2. We do not endorse or control these external sites and are not responsible for their content or practices.
3. You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms and conditions.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

1. The website and all content are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
2. We do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components.
3. We make no warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any content on the website.

8. Limitation of Liability

1. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IJCSY and Sports Convergence Research Center shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the website.
2. This includes, but is not limited to, damages for loss of data, loss of profits, or business interruption.

9. Privacy and Data Protection

1. Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
2. By using the website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in our Privacy Policy.
3. We are committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to Terms and Conditions

1. We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
2. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.
3. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
4. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

1. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Korea.
2. Any disputes arising from these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Republic of Korea.

12. Contact Information

• Email: info@sch-ijcsy.org
• Address: Sports Convergence Research Center, Gymnasium G111, 22 Soonchunhyang-ro, Sinchang-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea 31538
• Phone: +82 41-530-1478

Acknowledgment