Legal Notice

1. Website Operator

The AAFT Journal of Media and Arts is operated as part of the scholarly publishing activities of Malhotra Publishing House.

The platform supports journal presentation, article discovery, scholarly communication, policy publication, editorial contact, and related publishing services.

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2. Nature of Services

The website may provide journal information, article-level pages, issue archives, policy documentation, author guidelines, contact information, and submission or editorial communication pathways.

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Scholarly content published on the platform may be subject to separate copyright notices, licensing terms, and author rights.

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4. Responsibility for Scholarly Content

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While we aim to maintain reliable service, uninterrupted or error-free access cannot be guaranteed. Downtime may occur due to maintenance, technical issues, or external factors.

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To the fullest extent permitted by law, Malhotra Publishing House disclaims liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of the website, service interruptions, reliance on content, or third-party services.

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9. Governing Legal Framework

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10. Updates to This Notice

This Legal Notice may be updated periodically to reflect operational, legal, or structural changes.

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