Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of the Red & River Publications website, located at www.rrpubs.com. By accessing this website, we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use Red & River Publications if you do not agree to all of the terms and conditions stated on this page.

1. Use of the Website

  • You agree to use this website for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe upon the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else's use and enjoyment of the website.
  • You may not use the website to send unsolicited commercial communications or for any unlawful, fraudulent, or harmful activities.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

  • Unless otherwise stated, Red & River Publications and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights for all material on this website. All intellectual property rights are reserved. You may view and/or print pages from www.rrpubs.com for your personal use, subject to restrictions set in these terms and conditions.
  • You must not:
    • Republish material from the website unless it is explicitly marked as open access under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.
    • Sell, rent, or sub-license material from the website.
    • Reproduce, duplicate, or copy material from the website without appropriate credit or permission, unless otherwise noted in the licensing terms.
    • Redistribute content from Red & River Publications unless it falls under open-access permissions.

3. Open Access Policy & Licensing

  • All articles published by Red & River Publications are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license. This license allows others to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the work, even commercially, as long as the original author is credited for the original creation.
  • By submitting an article for publication, you agree to publish under the CC BY license, ensuring that your research is freely accessible to anyone worldwide.
  • Red & River Publications strongly supports the free dissemination of knowledge and complies with international open-access standards. Articles are free to access, download, and share.

4. User Accounts and Security

  • When creating an account or submitting an article, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account details, including your password. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
  • We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this security obligation.

5. Article Submissions and Peer Review

  • By submitting an article for publication, you confirm that the work is original and that you have the necessary rights to submit it. Articles are subject to a rigorous peer-review process before being accepted for publication.
  • Red & River Publications reserves the right to reject or remove articles at its discretion if they do not meet the publication standards or violate ethical guidelines.

6. Plagiarism and Ethical Policies

  • We take plagiarism seriously and use plagiarism detection software to review submitted articles. Any act of plagiarism or research misconduct may result in the rejection of the article, retraction of the published paper, or other necessary actions as outlined in our Ethical Guidelines.
  • Authors must ensure that their research complies with ethical standards. All articles involving human or animal subjects must be accompanied by ethical committee approval, and authors are required to report any conflicts of interest.

7. Limitations of Liability

  • Red & River Publications will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use or inability to use the website. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information presented on the website.

8. Third-Party Links

  • The website may include links to third-party websites. These links are provided for your convenience and do not signify that we endorse the content or practices of these websites. We have no control over the content of these third-party sites and cannot be held responsible for any damages or losses caused by their use.

9. Privacy

  • Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which provides details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

10. Modifications to Terms

  • Red & River Publications reserves the right to revise these terms and conditions at any time. By using this website, you are expected to review these terms regularly to ensure that you are aware of any changes.

11. Governing Law

  • These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Turkey, and you submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Samsun, Turkey, for the resolution of any disputes.