Terms of Service

Terms of Service

Welcome to Research Floor. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Service. Please read these terms carefully before using our platform.

1. User Accounts

To access certain features of our platform, you may be required to create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information.
• Maintain the security of your password and account credentials.
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.
• Be responsible for all activities that occur under your account.

2. Use of Content

All content published on Research Floor is protected by copyright and is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). You may:

• Read, download, and print articles for personal and educational use.
• Share and distribute articles with proper attribution to the authors and source.
• Adapt and build upon the work for any purpose, including commercial use.

You may not:

• Remove or alter copyright notices or attribution information.
• Imply endorsement by Research Floor or the authors without permission.
• Use content in a way that infringes on the rights of others.

3. Submission of Content

When submitting content to Research Floor, you agree that:

• You are the original author or have obtained all necessary permissions.
• The content is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• You grant Research Floor a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the content.
• You agree to the CC BY license for your work.
• The content does not violate any laws or third-party rights.

4. User Conduct

Users of Research Floor agree to:

• Use the platform for lawful purposes only.
• Respect intellectual property rights of others.
• Not engage in harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior.
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to other accounts or systems.
• Not introduce malicious code or viruses to the platform.

5. Disclaimer of Warranties

Research Floor provides its services "as is" and makes no warranties about:

• Accuracy or reliability of published content.
• Availability of the website or services.
• Fitness for a particular purpose of the content.
• Freedom from errors or viruses.

6. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Research Floor shall not be liable for:

• Direct, indirect, or consequential damages arising from the use of our platform.
• Loss of data or other losses resulting from any actions.
• Content posted by third parties or authors.

7. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold Research Floor harmless from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

• Your use of the platform.
• Your violation of these Terms of Service.
• Your violation of any third-party rights.

8. Termination

Research Floor reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to our services at any time, with or without cause, including for:

• Violation of these Terms of Service.
• Fraudulent or illegal activity.
• Extended periods of inactivity.

9. Modifications to Terms

Research Floor may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users.
• Website announcements on our homepage.
• Updated effective date at the top of this page.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable international copyright laws and treaties.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at legal@researchfloor.com.