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📜 Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Journal of Architecture and Theory. By accessing and using https://architecture-theory.com, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

1. Services

We provide an online platform for academic publishing in architecture, design, and related disciplines.
Authors may submit manuscripts, and upon acceptance, may be required to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs).

2. Payment

Payments are collected securely via Razorpay.
Charges are non-refundable except under circumstances outlined in our Cancellation & Refund Policy.
You agree to provide accurate payment and billing details.

3. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work but grant us the right to publish under the agreed Open Access license.
Plagiarism or fraudulent submissions will lead to withdrawal of publication.

4. Liability

We make no warranties regarding uninterrupted or error-free service.
We are not responsible for third-party links, technical issues, or any indirect damages.

5. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of India. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of [Your City], India.

🔒 Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

1. Information We Collect

Name, email, institution details during registration.
Payment information (processed securely by Razorpay, not stored by us).
Technical information such as IP address and browser details.

2. How We Use Information

To manage submissions and publication processes.
To process APC payments.
To communicate with authors and reviewers.

3. Sharing of Data

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
Payment data is processed by Razorpay as per their compliance.
We may share limited information with indexing and archiving services.

4. Security

Industry-standard encryption and secure access controls are used.
Users are responsible for safeguarding their account credentials.

5. Your Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data by contacting us.

📦 Shipping Policy

Since our services are fully digital in nature, there are no physical shipments.

Upon successful payment of Article Processing Charges (APC), your submission will be processed for peer review.
Published articles will be made available online through open access.
Notification emails will be sent to the author(s) confirming the status of their article.

📬 Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our policies, please reach out:

Journal of Architecture and Theory
Website: https://architecture-theory.com
Email: joaatheory@gmail.com
Phone: +251965065555
Address: Jimma Road,Higher 24, Kebele 13, House No. 555, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

🔁 Cancellation and Refund Policy

We strive to ensure transparency in our payment and refund process.

1. Cancellations

Authors may request cancellation of their submission before it enters peer review.

2. Refunds

Refunds will not be provided once peer review has commenced.
Refunds may be considered if:
- The payment was made in error (duplicate transaction).
- The manuscript is rejected before peer review begins.
Approved refunds will be processed within 7–10 business days via the original mode of payment.