DASSRS

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: 20th June, 2025

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the websites, platforms, services, journals, and publications of the Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society (DASSRS). By accessing or using our services, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms of Service.

Definitions

  • “DASSRS” refers to the Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society.
  • “User” refers to any individual or entity accessing the services or submitting content to DASSRS.
  • “Content” includes but is not limited to articles, journals, data, images, and all intellectual property published by DASSRS.
  • “Website” refers to all online portals and platforms operated by DASSRS.

Use of Services

You may use DASSRS services for lawful academic and research purposes only. You agree not to:

  • Violate any applicable laws or regulations;
  • Interfere with or disrupt the security or functionality of DASSRS websites or platforms;
  • Misuse content or attempt unauthorised access to journals, databases, or editorial systems.

Intellectual Property

  • All content published by DASSRS is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
  • Authors retain copyright to their original work but grant DASSRS a license to publish and distribute it.
  • Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial use of published content requires written permission or adherence to relevant Creative Commons licenses.

User Submissions

  • By submitting manuscripts, articles, reviews, or other material to DASSRS, you confirm that the content is original, properly referenced, and free of plagiarism.
  • You grant DASSRS the non-exclusive right to edit, publish, archive, and index the submitted work.
  • Users must not submit content that is defamatory, infringing, or unethical.

Open Access and Licensing

  • DASSRS supports Open Access publishing. Content may be made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license unless otherwise stated.
  • Users are free to read, download, distribute, and link to full-text articles, provided the original authors and source are properly cited.

Privacy and Data Protection

  • DASSRS collects and stores personal data according to its Privacy Policy.
  • Users’ information will not be sold or disclosed to third parties without consent, except as required by law.
  • You agree to provide accurate and up-to-date personal information when registering or submitting content.

Peer Review and Editorial Policy

  • All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process as outlined in DASSRS’s Editorial and Peer Review Policy.
  • The final decision to accept, revise, or reject a manuscript rests with the journal's Chief Editor.
  • Authors and reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical standards and disclose conflicts of interest.

Disclaimers

  • DASSRS does not guarantee that its websites or services will be uninterrupted or error-free.
  • The opinions expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of DASSRS or its editors.
  • DASSRS shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use or inability to use its services.

Termination of Access

DASSRS reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to its services without notice if a user violates these Terms, engages in unethical behaviour, or disrupts service integrity.

Modification of Terms

DASSRS reserves the right to revise these Terms at any time. Continued use of the services following any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed by the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction, e.g., the Republic of Ghana]. Disputes arising from these Terms shall be resolved through mediation, and if necessary, adjudicated in the appropriate courts of [Insert Location].

Contact Information

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