Terms and Conditions

 

Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS)

ISSN (Print): 3079-3920

ISSN (Online): 3079-3939

Publisher: Kuwait Scientific Society

 

1. Acceptance of Terms

 

By accessing, submitting to, or using the website and services of the Journal of Modern Medical Science (JMMS), users agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you must refrain from using the journal’s website and submission system.

 

2. Scope of Services

 

JMMS provides:

• Online manuscript submission and peer review services
• Publication of scholarly articles
• Access to published academic content
• Editorial and publishing support services

 

The journal reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services at its discretion.

 

3. Author Responsibilities

 

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

• The work is original and not under review elsewhere
• All co-authors have approved the submission
• Ethical approvals and patient consents have been obtained where required
• All funding and competing interests have been disclosed
• The manuscript complies with the journal’s policies

 

Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

 

4. Editorial Decision

 

All manuscripts undergo peer review. Editorial decisions are final and based on:

• Scientific merit
• Relevance to the journal’s scope
• Ethical compliance
• Reviewers’ recommendations

 

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts at any stage.

 

5. Publication Fees (If Applicable)

 

If Article Processing Charges (APCs) apply:

• Fees will be clearly communicated prior to publication
• Fees do not influence editorial decisions
• Payments are non-refundable once the publication process is finalized

 

Waiver policies, if applicable, are determined by the editorial office.

 

6. Intellectual Property

 

Published content is protected by copyright in accordance with the journal’s Copyright Transfer Agreement or Licensing Policy.

 

Users may not:

• Reproduce or redistribute content without proper citation
• Modify published material without authorization
• Use content for unlawful or misleading purposes

 

7. Website Use

 

Users agree not to:

• Upload malicious code or attempt unauthorized access
• Interfere with website security or functionality
• Use automated systems to harvest data

 

Violation may result in restricted access and legal action.

 

8. Disclaimer of Liability

 

The journal does not guarantee:

• Accuracy or completeness of published materials
• Uninterrupted access to the website
• Freedom from technical errors

 

JMMS and the Publisher are not liable for damages arising from use of content or services.

 

9. Privacy and Data Protection

 

Personal information collected during submission and review is used solely for editorial and publication purposes. The journal takes reasonable measures to protect user data.

 

For details, refer to the Privacy Policy.

 

10. Corrections and Retractions

 

JMMS follows COPE guidelines regarding corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions to maintain the integrity of the scholarly record.

 

11. Governing Law

 

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the applicable laws of Kuwait unless otherwise required by international legal frameworks.

 

12. Amendments

 

The journal reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions at any time. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of revised terms.