Terms of Service

About Us

Journal Matrix (journalmatrix.com) is owned and operated by Psychtrix Initiative Limited, a company committed to advancing research and innovation in academic publishing.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Journal Matrix (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not use the Service.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and Psychtrix Initiative Limited.

2. Description of Service

Journal Matrix is an AI-powered research manuscript review and assessment platform that provides:

• Manuscript submission and management
• Peer review facilitation
• AI-powered manuscript analysis
• Plagiarism detection and grammar checking
• Journal matching recommendations
• Reviewer assignment and management
• Editorial workflow tools
• Analytics and reporting

3. Eligibility

To use the Service, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have the legal capacity to enter into contracts
• Hold a valid academic or professional affiliation
• Provide accurate registration information
• Comply with all applicable laws

4. User Accounts

4.1 Account Registration

You must create an account to use the Service. You agree to provide accurate information and maintain account security.

4.2 Account Types

4.3 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining password confidentiality and all activities under your account.

5. User Conduct

5.1 Acceptable Use

You agree to:

• Use the Service for lawful purposes only
• Respect intellectual property rights
• Maintain professional conduct
• Provide honest and accurate reviews
• Comply with academic integrity standards

5.2 Prohibited Activities

6. Intellectual Property Rights

6.1 Your Content

You retain ownership of manuscripts you submit. By submitting content, you grant us a license to store, process, and share it as necessary for Service provision.

6.2 Confidentiality

We treat submitted manuscripts as confidential and implement security measures to protect them.

6.3 Our Intellectual Property

The Service and its content (excluding user submissions) are owned by Psychtrix Initiative Limited and protected by intellectual property laws.

7. AI-Powered Features

7.1 AI Analysis

Our Service uses artificial intelligence for manuscript analysis, plagiarism detection, and reviewer matching.

7.2 AI Limitations

8. Peer Review Process

8.1 Reviewer Obligations

As a reviewer, you agree to:

• Maintain manuscript confidentiality
• Provide timely, constructive feedback
• Disclose conflicts of interest
• Maintain objectivity and fairness
• Follow academic integrity standards

9. Payment and Fees

10. Disclaimers and Limitations

10.1 Service "As Is"

The Service is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind.

10.2 No Professional Advice

The Service provides tools and analysis but does not constitute professional advice.

11. Limitation of Liability

12. Termination

You may terminate your account at any time. We may suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms.

Upon termination, you must cease using the Service and may request data export within 30 days.

13. Dispute Resolution

Before formal proceedings, you agree to contact us to resolve disputes informally.

Disputes not resolved informally shall be resolved by binding arbitration, except for small claims court matters and intellectual property disputes.

14. Academic Integrity

You agree to uphold academic honesty principles, research integrity standards, and professional ethics codes.

Report suspected misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, unethical practices) to: support@psychtrixinnovative.com

15. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Changes become effective immediately for new users and after 30 days for existing users. Continued use constitutes acceptance.

16. Contact Information

17. Acknowledgment

By using Journal Matrix, you acknowledge that you have read these Terms of Service, understood your rights and obligations, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.