Terms and Conditions

Last updated on: 03 July 2026

Welcome to the Journal of Inclusive Development (hereinafter referred to as "the Journal," "we," "us," or "our"). These Terms and Conditions govern your use of our website located at [Insert URL] and all associated services, including submission systems, content access, and digital archives (collectively, the "Platform").

By accessing, browsing, or using this Platform, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using the Platform.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

Content refers to all text, data, charts, graphs, peer-review reports, editorials, and multimedia published on the Platform.

User or You refers to any individual, institution, or entity accessing the Platform.

Author(s) refers to the contributor(s) submitting manuscripts for consideration.

Open Access refers to content that is freely available to read and download, subject to specific licensing terms.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

2.1 Journal Ownership

Unless otherwise stated, the Journal owns the intellectual property rights for all material on this Platform, including the design, layout, look, appearance, and graphics. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and view the Content for personal, non-commercial, educational, or research purposes.

2.2 Author Rights and Licensing

The Journal publishes articles under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-No-Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) License. By submitting to the Journal, authors retain the copyright to their work but grant the Journal the right of first publication.

For Authors:

  • 2.2.1 You warrant that the submission is your original work.
  • 2.2.2 You warrant that you have secured all necessary permissions for any third-party material included in your submission.
  • 2.2.3 You agree that your work will be made available under the specified open-access license, allowing others to share, remix, and build upon your work, provided they give appropriate credit.

2.3 Prohibited Use

You may not:

  • 2.3.1 Republish, sell, or rent any Content without explicit written permission from the Journal and the Author.
  • 2.3.2 Reproduce, duplicate, copy, or redistribute Content for commercial purposes.
  • 2.3.3 Systematically extract or re-utilize any parts of the Content, such as scraping or data mining, without the express written consent of the Journal.

3. Submission and Peer Review Policy

3.1 Author Responsibilities

By submitting a manuscript, you confirm:

  • 3.1.1 The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere and has not been previously published.
  • 3.1.2 All co-authors have been informed and have consented to the submission.
  • 3.1.3 All data presented is accurate, and any conflicts of interest are disclosed.

3.2 Peer Review Process

The Journal operates a double-anonymized peer review process for articles. By submitting, you acknowledge that the Journal reserves the right to accept, reject, or request revisions to your manuscript based on editorial and reviewer feedback.

3.3 Plagiarism Policy

Authors must submit a Similarity and AI Detection Certificate along with the manuscript at the time of submission. Authors are fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted work. Manuscripts containing plagiarism, excessive similarity, undisclosed AI-generated content, or other unethical practices may be rejected.

4. Open Data Policy

We strongly recommend that the authors share the data used in their research paper and issue a data availability statement.

5. Digital Archiving

The Journal will take appropriate measures to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of its published content.

6. User Registration and Account Security

To submit a manuscript or access restricted content, you may be required to register and create an account.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

7. Disclaimer of Warranties

7.1 The Content provided on this Platform is for informational, educational, and research purposes only.

7.2 No Advice: The Journal does not provide financial, investment, or economic advice. Any economic models or predictions are theoretical and should not be used for financial decision-making without independent verification.

7.3 As-Is Basis: The Platform and Content are provided "as is" and "as available." We do not warrant that the Platform will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

7.4 Accuracy: While we strive for accuracy, the Journal does not warrant the completeness or reliability of any published data or findings.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Journal of Inclusive Development and its editors, reviewers, and affiliates shall not be liable for:

  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the Platform.
  • Any errors or omissions in the Content.
  • Any loss or damage resulting from reliance on the Content.

9. Third-Party Links and Integrations

Our Platform may contain links to external websites or repositories, such as data repositories. These links are provided for your convenience. We do not endorse the content of these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy policies, or practices.

10. Privacy and Data Protection

Your use of the Platform is also governed by our privacy policy mentioned above.

Personal Data: We collect personal data, such as names, email addresses, and institutional affiliations, to process submissions, provide access, and communicate with you.

Cookies: We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic.

GDPR / CCPA Compliance: If you are a resident of the European Union or California, you have specific rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Journal of Inclusive Development, its editors, publisher, and affiliates from and against any claims, damages, costs, or liabilities arising out of:

  • Your breach of these Terms.
  • Your violation of any rights of a third party, including copyright infringement.
  • Your use of the Content in a manner not authorized by these Terms.

12. Termination and Suspension

We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to terminate or suspend your access to the Platform without prior notice for:

  • Violation of these Terms.
  • Unethical academic conduct, such as plagiarism or data fabrication.

13. Fees and Payments

Open Access Articles: The Journal will not charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) after acceptance of your manuscript.

Subscriptions: The Journal, in its current form, will not charge a subscription fee for its content.

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in [Kolkata/Kalyani, West Bengal, India].

15. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically to stay informed.

16. Contact Information

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us at the Editorial Office:

Journal of Inclusive Development
Email: jidecon@klyuniv.ac.in
Address: Department of Economics
University of Kalyani
Kalyani, Nadia
West Bengal - 741235
India