Terms and Conditions

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, registering, or using the AAFT Journal of Management platform, users confirm that they have read, understood, and agreed to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions. These terms apply to all categories of users, including authors submitting manuscripts, reviewers evaluating content, editors managing publications, and readers accessing published research. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updates or modifications to these terms.

2. Scope of Services

The AAFT Journal of Management provides a comprehensive academic publishing ecosystem that includes manuscript submission, peer review management, editorial processing, online publication, and research dissemination. The journal supports high-quality scholarly work in areas such as business management, finance, marketing, human resource management, operations, entrepreneurship, and emerging management disciplines. Services are provided to facilitate transparent, ethical, and rigorous academic communication.

3. Accounts, Submissions, and User Information

Users creating accounts on the journal platform are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials and ensuring the accuracy of all submitted information. Authors must submit original, unpublished work that complies with ethical research and publication standards.

• Provide accurate, complete, and current personal and institutional information
• Update account details promptly when changes occur
• Ensure submissions are original, properly cited, and free from plagiarism
• Avoid simultaneous submissions of the same manuscript to multiple journals
• Comply with ethical guidelines, including disclosure of conflicts of interest

4. Acceptable Use

Users agree to use the platform solely for lawful academic and research purposes. Any misuse of the platform that disrupts operations or violates legal or ethical standards is strictly prohibited.

• No uploading or dissemination of unlawful, harmful, or misleading content
• No violation of intellectual property rights, copyrights, or licensing terms
• No attempt to gain unauthorized access to the system or user data
• No engagement in fraudulent activities, impersonation, or misrepresentation
• No interference with peer review, editorial workflows, or system functionality

5. Intellectual Property and Content Rights

All content published on the AAFT Journal of Management platform, including articles, graphics, logos, and system design, is protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Authors retain ownership of their scholarly work but grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, and archive the content. Users must not reproduce, distribute, or reuse content without proper authorization or citation.

6. Automated Access

The use of automated systems such as bots, crawlers, scrapers, or data mining tools to access, extract, or reproduce content from the platform without prior written permission is strictly prohibited. Any such unauthorized activity may result in immediate suspension of access and potential legal action.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

The AAFT Journal of Management platform and its services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While the journal strives to ensure accuracy, reliability, and availability, it does not guarantee uninterrupted access, error-free operation, or completeness of content. Users access and use the platform at their own risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the AAFT Journal of Management, its publisher, editors, and affiliates shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the platform, including but not limited to data loss, publication delays, or reliance on published content.

9. External Services

The platform may contain links to third-party websites, indexing services, or external resources. These are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. The AAFT Journal of Management does not control or endorse the content, policies, or practices of such third-party services and is not responsible for their actions or availability.

10. Suspension or Termination

The journal reserves the right to suspend, restrict, or terminate user access at its sole discretion in cases of violation of these Terms and Conditions, unethical behavior, submission misconduct, or misuse of the platform. Such actions may be taken without prior notice where necessary to protect the integrity of the journal.

11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising in connection with the use of the platform shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the appropriate courts located in India.

12. Changes to Terms

The AAFT Journal of Management reserves the right to modify or update these Terms and Conditions at any time to reflect changes in policies, legal requirements, or operational practices. Users are encouraged to review this page periodically. Continued use of the platform after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.