Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the New Concepts in Global Tectonics (NCGT) Journal website (the "Website"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Website.

2. Description of Service

The Website provides information about the NCGT Journal, including its mission, scope, editorial board, submission guidelines, published articles, donation information, and contact details.

3. Intellectual Property

Content Ownership: Unless otherwise stated, all content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of the NCGT Journal or its licensors and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

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Journal Articles: The copyright for published articles remains with the respective authors or as otherwise specified in the journal's policies. Access to and use of published articles is governed by the specific licenses under which they are made available (e.g., Creative Commons). Users are responsible for adhering to the terms of these licenses.

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Website Use: You may access and view the content on the Website for personal, educational, and non-commercial purposes only. You may not modify, reproduce, distribute, transmit, display, perform, publish, license,

create derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products, or services obtained from the Website without the express written consent of the NCGT Journal or the respective copyright holder.

4. User Conduct

By using the Website, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful purpose.
  • Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or otherwise misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity.  
  • Interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or the servers or networks used to make the Website available.  
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website or any systems or networks connected to the Website.  
  • Collect or store personal data about other users without their express consent.
  • Engage in any conduct that restricts or inhibits anyone's use or enjoyment of the Website.

5. Donations

The Website may provide information on how to make donations to support the NCGT Journal. All donations are voluntary and non-refundable. The NCGT Journal reserves the right to use donations at its discretion to further its mission.

6. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by the NCGT Journal. The NCGT Journal has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. You acknowledge and agree that the NCGT Journal shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services available on or through any third-party websites.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE WEBSITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES PROVIDED ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR COURSE OF PERFORMANCE.  

THE NCGT JOURNAL DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, THAT DEFECTS WILL BE CORRECTED, OR THAT THE WEBSITE OR THE SERVERS THAT MAKE THE WEBSITE AVAILABLE ARE FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.  

ANY RELIANCE ON ANY CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, PRODUCTS, OR SERVICES OBTAINED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE NCGT JOURNAL, ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL, USE, DATA, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF THE NCGT JOURNAL TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE WEBSITE EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID TO THE NCGT JOURNAL, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE WEBSITE.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the NCGT Journal, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, suppliers, and licensors from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to your violation of these Terms or your use of the Website.

10. Modifications to Terms

The NCGT Journal reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes to these Terms will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the posting of revised Terms constitutes your acceptance of the changes. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically for any updates or changes.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of Florida, USA.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the NCGT Journal regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us