Effective Date: 1st November, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Shodh Prabha: A Multidisciplinary Journal (referred to as “the Journal,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

These Terms and Conditions govern your access to and use of our website, its content, and all related services provided through it. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use the website or its services.

2. Purpose of the Website

The website www.shodhprabha.com provides academic and scholarly publishing services, including:

• Manuscript submission and review.
• Publication of research papers and articles.
• Access to journal issues, archives, and related academic resources.
  The website is intended solely for educational and research purposes.

3. User Responsibilities

By using this website, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information during registration or submission.
• Use the website only for lawful, academic, and non-commercial purposes.
• Respect all copyright, intellectual property, and publication ethics guidelines.
• Refrain from uploading, posting, or transmitting any content that is unlawful, defamatory, plagiarized, or violates any third-party rights.

The Journal reserves the right to remove or reject any content that violates these Terms or our editorial and ethical policies.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

All content published on this website — including text, images, graphics, design, and logo — is the intellectual property of Shodh Prabha: A Multidisciplinary Journal, unless otherwise stated.

• Authors retain the copyright of their published work under the terms of the journal’s copyright agreement.
• Reproduction, distribution, or reuse of any material from the journal without prior written consent is strictly prohibited.
• Proper citation and acknowledgment are mandatory for all scholarly use.

5. Manuscript Submission and Review Policy

Authors submitting manuscripts to Shodh Prabha agree to the following:

• Submitted work must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that all co-authors consent to submission.
• The journal follows a double-blind peer review process; decisions of the editorial board are final.
• Any detected plagiarism or ethical misconduct will lead to rejection or retraction of the article.

The journal adheres to COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for all editorial decisions.

6. Open Access and Licensing

Shodh Prabha operates as an open-access journal. All published papers are freely accessible online for reading and download. Unless stated otherwise, published works are distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction with proper citation of the original source.

7. Disclaimer

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of published information, the Journal makes no warranties or representations regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content.

• The views and opinions expressed in published articles are solely those of the authors.
• The Journal, its editors, and publishers are not responsible for any loss, damage, or consequences arising from the use of the information published herein.

Use of website content is at your own discretion and risk.

8. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall Shodh Prabha, its editorial board, or affiliates be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from:

• Use or inability to use the website.
• Errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in published materials.
• Unauthorized access or alteration of user submissions or data.

This limitation applies to the fullest extent permitted by law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or resources for academic reference or citation. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of such external websites. Accessing any linked third-party site is at the user’s own risk.

10. Privacy Policy

Your use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your data.

Please review it at: Privacy Policy

11. Suspension or Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate user access at any time without notice, if:

• The user violates these Terms and Conditions.
• There is any misuse, abuse, or unauthorized access to journal resources.
• Maintenance, security, or operational reasons require temporary suspension.

12. Changes to These Terms

The Journal may update or modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Revised terms will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.” Your continued use of the website after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes arising under or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

14. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact:

Email: editor.shodhprabha@gmail.com

Website: www.shodhprabha.com