Last Revised: 9th April 2025

Welcome to Scholarly Guardian (“we,” “our,” or “us”). As a trusted academic platform, we are dedicated to fostering scholarly excellence by connecting researchers, educators, and institutions with reliable resources and opportunities worldwide. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website, services, and resources (collectively, the “Platform”). By accessing or using the Platform, you agree to abide by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please refrain from using our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Scholarly Guardian, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms, as well as our Privacy Policy. These Terms form a legally binding agreement between you and Scholarly Guardian.

2. Eligibility

To use our Platform, you must:

  • Be at least 18 years old, or have the consent of a legal guardian if under 18.

  • Use the Platform solely for lawful academic, research, or educational purposes.

  • Provide accurate, current, and complete information when required.

3. User Responsibilities

As a user of Scholarly Guardian, you agree to:

  • Use the Platform exclusively for legitimate academic and research purposes.

  • Refrain from engaging in plagiarism, copyright infringement, or any unethical research practices.

  • Not upload, share, or distribute content that is harmful, misleading, unlawful, or violates the rights of others.

  • Respect intellectual property rights and properly cite all sources.

  • Not exploit the Platform for unauthorized commercial purposes.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

  • All content on Scholarly Guardian-including text, graphics, logos, and software-is owned by or licensed to us and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.

  • You may access and download content for personal, non-commercial use only.

  • Redistribution, modification, or unauthorized use of our content without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.

  • The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, journals, or academic resources for your convenience.

  • Scholarly Guardian does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

  • Use of third-party resources is at your own risk.

6. Privacy & Data Protection

  • Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

  • By using the Platform, you consent to our data practices as described in the Privacy Policy.

7. Account Security

If you create an account with Scholarly Guardian, you are responsible for:

  • Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials.

  • Promptly notifying us of any unauthorized access or security breaches.

  • Keeping your account information accurate and up to date.

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms or compromise the security of the Platform.

8. Disclaimers & Limitation of Liability

  • Scholarly Guardian provides resources and information “as is,” without any warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of content.

  • We are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Platform.

  • We do not guarantee uninterrupted, timely, or error-free access to our services.

9. Modifications to Terms

  • We may update these Terms periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date.

  • Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.

10. Termination

  • We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Platform at our discretion, particularly in cases of violations of these Terms, fraudulent activity, or harmful conduct.

11. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

  • These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Insert Jurisdiction].

  • Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Platform shall be resolved through arbitration or in a court of competent jurisdiction in [Insert Location].

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@scholarlyguardian.org
Address: United States

By using Scholarly Guardian, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. Thank you for being a valued part of our academic community.

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