1. Introduction and Definitions

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the website and services operated by Rockefeller Publishing Co. ("we," "us," "our," or "Company"), a company headquartered at the Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza 20th Floor, New York, NY 10111 USA.

For the purposes of these Terms:

• "Site" refers to our website, including all content, services, and functionality offered on or through the website.
• "User," "you," and "your" refer to any individual or entity accessing or using the Site.
• "Content" refers to any information, data, text, software, music, sound, photographs, graphics, videos, messages, or other materials that may be viewed on, accessed through, or contributed to the Site.
• "Submission" refers to any manuscript, article, book, or other written material submitted by a User for publication consideration.

2. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not access or use the Site.

These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and the Company. You must be at least 18 years old or have the legal capacity to enter into a binding agreement to use our Site. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent and warrant that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

3. Site Access and Modifications

3.1. Availability: While we strive to ensure the Site is available at all times, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access. We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate access to all or any part of the Site without prior notice for any reason, including maintenance, upgrades, or addressing security concerns.

3.2. Site Updates: We may update the Site and change its content at our discretion. However, please note that some content may become outdated, and we are not obligated to update it. We do not guarantee that the Site, or any content on it, will be free from errors or omissions.

3.3. Technical Requirements: You are responsible for ensuring that all persons accessing the Site through your internet connection are aware of these Terms and comply with them. You are also responsible for having the necessary equipment, software, and internet connections to access and use the Site.

4. Account Registration and Security

4.1. Registration: While you may browse certain areas of our Site without registering, you will need to create an account to submit manuscripts, articles, books, or to access certain features. By registering, you agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information about yourself.

4.2. Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account or any other breach of security.

4.3. Account Updates: You agree to promptly update your account information to keep it accurate, current, and complete. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if any information provided is inaccurate, outdated, or incomplete.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

5.1. Company IP: The Site and all content, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) published by the Company are owned by the Company, its licensors, or other providers and are protected by copyright, trademark, patent, and other intellectual property laws.

5.2. Limited License to Users: We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, revocable license to access and use the Site for its intended purposes, subject to these Terms. This license does not include the right to:

• Modify, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Site or its content (except as permitted under Section 7 for open access content);
• Use any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering methods;
• Download any portion of the Site or its content except as expressly permitted;
• Use the Site or its content for commercial purposes without our prior written consent.

6. User Content Submission

6.1. Ownership: You retain ownership of the copyright in any Submission you provide to the Site. However, by submitting content, you grant us certain rights as detailed in Section 7 below.

6.2. Responsibility for Content: You are solely responsible for any Submission you make to the Site. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to the content you submit;
• The content does not infringe upon any third party's intellectual property rights, privacy rights, or other rights;
• The content complies with these Terms and all applicable laws and regulations;
• The content is not false, misleading, defamatory, obscene, or otherwise objectionable.

6.3. Editorial Discretion: We reserve the right, but not the obligation, to review, monitor, edit, or remove any Submission at our sole discretion. We do not endorse any Submission or any opinion, recommendation, or advice expressed therein.

7. Licensing Terms

7.1. Grant of Rights: By submitting your work to Rockefeller Publishing Co., you grant us the following rights:

7.2. Creative Commons License: When you submit an article for publication, you grant to the public a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC-BY 4.0). This license allows anyone to:

• Copy, distribute, and transmit the work;
• Adapt the work;
• Make commercial use of the work;
• Create derivative works based on your content.

Under this license, users must:

• Attribute the work to you and any co-authors;
• Cite Rockefeller Publishing Co. as the original publisher;
• Include a link to the Creative Commons license.

Full details of the CC-BY license can be found at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.

7.3. Additional Publisher Rights: In addition to the CC-BY license, you grant Rockefeller Publishing Co. a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to:

• Publish, reproduce, distribute, and display your work in various formats, including print, digital, audio, and film;
• Promote and market your work;
• Include your work in collections or compilations;
• Create and sell products derived from your work, such as printed versions, translations, film adaptations, and merchandise.

7.4. Irrevocability: The licenses granted herein are permanent and non-cancellable. They cannot be terminated except as provided by applicable law or specific written agreement with the Company.

8. Author Obligations

As an author publishing with us, you are responsible for:

1. Providing accurate information in your Submission and your author profile;
2. Complying with our submission guidelines and editorial policies;
3. Obtaining any necessary permissions for third-party content before including it in your work;
4. Ensuring your Submission does not contain any libelous, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful material;
5. Disclosing any potential conflicts of interest;
6. Promptly responding to editorial queries and revision requests;
7. Participating in the peer-review process as applicable;
8. Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of your research and data.

9. Publisher Obligations

Rockefeller Publishing Co. is committed to:

1. Providing a transparent and fair review process;
2. Maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and integrity;
3. Marketing and promoting published works through appropriate channels;
4. Ensuring quality in the publication process;
5. Making accepted works accessible according to our publishing model;
6. Providing technical support for the submission and publication process;
7. Maintaining appropriate records of published works.

10. Third Party Content and Links

10.1. Third Party Content: Our Site may contain content provided by third parties, including articles, comments, links, and advertisements. We do not control, endorse, or take responsibility for any third-party content. You should verify any information obtained from third parties before relying on it.

10.2. External Links: The Site may contain links to external websites or resources. These links are provided for your convenience only. We have no control over the contents of those sites or resources and accept no responsibility for them or for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of them. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views expressed within them.

11. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to use the Site:

1. In any way that violates any applicable federal, state, local, or international law or regulation;
2. To transmit any material that is defamatory, obscene, indecent, abusive, offensive, harassing, violent, hateful, inflammatory, or otherwise objectionable;
3. To impersonate or attempt to impersonate the Company, a Company employee, another user, or any other person or entity;
4. To engage in any activity that could disable, overburden, damage, or impair the Site or interfere with any other party's use of the Site;
5. To access or attempt to access parts of the Site for which you do not have permission;
6. To introduce any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, logic bombs, or other material that is malicious or technologically harmful;
7. To conduct any systematic or automated data collection activities without our prior written consent;
8. To submit false, fraudulent, or misleading information in publications or submissions.

12. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

12.1. Disclaimer of Warranties: THE SITE AND ALL CONTENT, MATERIALS, INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND PRODUCTS PROVIDED ON THE SITE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW, ROCKEFELLER PUBLISHING CO. DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

12.2. Limitation of Liability: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ROCKEFELLER PUBLISHING CO., ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES, RESULTING FROM:

1. Your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the Site;
2. Any conduct or content of any third party on the Site;
3. Any content obtained from the Site;
4. Unauthorized access, use, or alteration of your submissions or content;
5. The submission and publication process of user content;
6. Any communication or interaction with other users of the Site.

12.3. User Interactions: Rockefeller Publishing Co. is not responsible for the outcome of user-to-user interactions. Since online identities cannot be verified with certainty, we cannot guarantee that users are who they claim to be. You assume all risks associated with dealing with other users with whom you come in contact through the Site.

12.4. Cap on Liability: IN NO EVENT SHALL ROCKEFELLER PUBLISHING CO.'S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES, LOSSES, OR CAUSES OF ACTION EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU, IF ANY, FOR ACCESSING THE SITE DURING THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRIOR TO BRINGING THE CLAIM, OR ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100), WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

12.5. Basis of the Bargain: THE LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF THE BASIS OF THE BARGAIN BETWEEN ROCKEFELLER PUBLISHING CO. AND YOU.

13. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Rockefeller Publishing Co., its affiliates, licensors, and service providers, and its and their respective officers, directors, employees, contractors, agents, licensors, suppliers, successors, and assigns from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

1. Your violation of these Terms;
2. Your use of the Site;
3. Your Submission of content;
4. Any claim that your Submission or use of the Site infringes upon the intellectual property rights or other rights of any third party;
5. Any interactions you have with other users of the Site.

14. Reporting Issues

If you detect any problems with our services, including but not limited to:

• Publishing issues
• Conflicts of interest
• Potential damage to the reputation of individuals or organizations
• Fraud
• Plagiarism
• Data inaccuracies
• Authorship disputes
• Ethical concerns
• Breaches of confidentiality
• Misuse of submitted materials

We ask you to report these issues immediately to our editorial team. Prompt reporting helps us address and resolve problems efficiently, ensuring the integrity and quality of our publication process. You can contact our editorial team at contact@rockefellerpub.com.

15. Term and Termination

15.1. Term: These Terms shall remain in effect while you use the Site or maintain an account with us.

15.2. Termination by You: You may terminate your account at any time by contacting us or using the account deletion option if available. Please note that certain provisions of these Terms will continue to apply even after termination, particularly regarding the licenses granted for your Submissions.

15.3. Termination by Us: We may terminate or suspend your account and access to the Site immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to a breach of these Terms.

15.4. Effect of Termination: Upon termination, your right to use the Site will immediately cease. All provisions of these Terms which by their nature should survive termination shall survive, including, without limitation, ownership provisions, warranty disclaimers, indemnity, and limitations of liability.

16. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

16.1. Governing Law: These Terms and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter or formation shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, USA, without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision.

16.2. Dispute Resolution: Any dispute arising from these Terms will be resolved through the following process:

1. Informal Resolution: We encourage you to contact us first with any concerns or disputes. Most issues can be resolved informally.
2. Mediation: If informal resolution is unsuccessful, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation with a mutually agreed-upon mediator.
3. Arbitration: If mediation is unsuccessful, any dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall take place in New York, NY, USA, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator(s) may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof.

16.3. Class Action Waiver: You agree that any dispute resolution proceedings will be conducted only on an individual basis and not in a class, consolidated, or representative action.

17. General Provisions

17.1. Entire Agreement: These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any other legal notices published by us on the Site, constitute the entire agreement between you and Rockefeller Publishing Co. regarding your use of the Site.

17.2. Severability: If any provision of these Terms is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions of the Terms will continue in full force and effect.

17.3. Waiver: No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set out in these Terms shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

17.4. Assignment: You may not assign any of your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign our rights and obligations under these Terms without restriction.

17.5. Force Majeure: Neither party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under these Terms due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, acts of government, flood, fire, earthquakes, civil unrest, acts of terror, strikes or other labor problems, or Internet service disruptions.

18. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms and Conditions from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated Terms on this page with a new "Last Updated" date, and in some cases, we may provide additional notice via email or prominent site notice. Your continued use of the Site after the changes have been posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

19. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about these Terms and Conditions, please contact us:

Rockefeller Publishing Co.
45 Rockefeller Plaza, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10111
USA
Email: contact@rockefellerpub.com