Terms and Conditions

Welcome to the International Journal of Real-Time Applications and Computing Systems (IJORTACS). These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our website, services, and submission platform. By accessing or using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

Last Updated: August 13, 2025

IJORTACS is an open-access global academic journal focused on the field of science and technology, specifically real-time applications and computing systems. We are committed to improving academic research impact through rigorous peer-review and open collaboration.

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Journal," "We," "Us," or "Our" refers to IJORTACS
• "User," "You," or "Your" refers to any individual accessing our services
• "Services" refers to our website, submission system, and publishing platform
• "Content" refers to all materials, including manuscripts, articles, and user-generated content
• "Submission" refers to any manuscript submitted for consideration

Account Creation

To access certain features, you must create an account with accurate and complete information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

Eligible Users

Our services are intended for:

• Academic researchers and faculty members
• Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers
• Industry professionals in relevant fields
• Peer reviewers with appropriate expertise

Account Security

You must use a valid email address from a recognized provider or academic institution. You are responsible for all activities under your account and must notify us immediately of any unauthorized use.

Originality and Copyright

By submitting a manuscript, you warrant that:

• The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
• You have the right to submit the work
• The work does not infringe on any third-party rights
• All co-authors have agreed to the submission

Authorship

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the work and agree to be accountable for the content. Changes to authorship after submission require written consent from all authors.

Peer Review

All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review. The editorial decision is final, and we reserve the right to reject submissions that do not meet our standards.

Publication Rights

Upon acceptance, you grant IJORTACS the right to publish your work under our open-access model while retaining your copyright.

Permitted Use

You may use our website for legitimate academic and professional purposes, including:

• Accessing and downloading published articles
• Submitting manuscripts for consideration
• Participating in the peer review process
• Networking with academic professionals

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Use automated systems to access our content without permission
• Attempt to circumvent security measures
• Submit false or misleading information
• Violate intellectual property rights
• Use our services for commercial purposes without authorization

IJORTACS is committed to open access publishing. All published articles are made freely available under Creative Commons licensing, allowing for:

• Free access to all published content
• Right to read, download, and share articles
• Proper attribution requirements
• Non-commercial use permissions

Authors retain copyright while granting publication rights to the journal. Commercial use requires separate permission.

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms.

We collect and process personal information necessary for:

• Managing submissions and peer review
• Author and reviewer communications
• Publication and indexing services
• Quality assurance and anti-fraud measures

Service Availability

While we strive for continuous service, we cannot guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to modify or discontinue services with reasonable notice.

Content Accuracy

Published content reflects the views of the authors. While we maintain quality standards through peer review, we make no warranties about the accuracy or completeness of published material.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, IJORTACS shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

Terms Updates

We may update these Terms periodically. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notice. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated Terms.

Account Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts for violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or other legitimate reasons. You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us.

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

• Email: info@ijortacs.com
• Website: https://ijortacs.com
• Journal: International Journal of Real-Time Applications and Computing Systems (IJORTACS)

These Terms and Conditions are effective as of August 13, 2025 and supersede all prior agreements.