Terms and Conditions

Introduction

Welcome to Wisdomgale Journals. These Terms and Conditions define the rules, responsibilities, and conditions governing access to and use of the Wisdomgale Journals website, online publishing platform, manuscript submission system, and related services.

By accessing or using Wisdomgale Journals services, users agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use the services provided by Wisdomgale Journals.

These Terms and Conditions apply to authors, reviewers, editors, readers, registered users, and all other individuals accessing Wisdomgale Journals platforms.

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing, browsing, registering, submitting manuscripts, reviewing content, or otherwise using Wisdomgale Journals services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.

Wisdomgale Journals reserves the right to update or modify these Terms and Conditions when necessary. Continued use of the platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Users are responsible for reviewing the current version of these Terms and Conditions periodically. The version number and last update date are indicated at the top of this page.

Scope of Services

Wisdomgale Journals provides digital publishing services that may include:

• Online access to scholarly journal content;
• Manuscript submission and management services;
• Communication between authors, editors, and reviewers;
• Access to published articles and related materials;
• Other academic publishing services provided through the platform.

Wisdomgale Journals may modify, suspend, or discontinue certain services when necessary for technical, operational, or administrative reasons. Where reasonably possible, users will be notified in advance of significant changes that affect their use of the services.

User Registration and Account Responsibilities

Certain Wisdomgale Journals services may require users to create an account.

Users agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete registration information;
• Maintain updated account information;
• Protect account credentials and login information;
• Notify Wisdomgale Journals promptly of any unauthorized account access;
• Use the account only for authorized purposes.

Users are responsible for all activities conducted through their accounts unless unauthorized access occurred without their knowledge and reasonable security measures were maintained.

Author Account and Submission Terms

Authors using Wisdomgale Journals submission systems are responsible for ensuring that submitted information is accurate, complete, and current.

Authors agree to:

• Provide correct personal and institutional information;
• Submit manuscripts through appropriate channels;
• Ensure that uploaded files are complete and readable;
• Maintain responsibility for communications related to submissions;
• Update account information when required.

Creating an account or submitting a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance, publication, or any specific editorial outcome.

Manuscript Submission and Publication Process

Wisdomgale Journals provides an electronic system for manuscript submission and editorial management.

Submission of a manuscript does not create an obligation for Wisdomgale Journals to publish the submitted material.

All manuscripts may be subject to editorial evaluation and applicable publishing procedures before publication decisions are made.

Wisdomgale Journals reserves the right to accept, reject, withdraw, or otherwise manage submitted content according to applicable journal procedures and publication ethics standards.

User Content and Uploaded Materials

Users may submit or upload materials including manuscripts, figures, documents, comments, correspondence, and other content through Wisdomgale Journals platforms.

Users remain fully responsible for the content they provide and must ensure that submitted materials comply with applicable laws, ethical standards, and platform requirements.

Wisdomgale Journals may store, process, display, and manage submitted materials as necessary to provide publishing services.

Intellectual Property Rights

All website content, platform designs, software components, trademarks, logos, and other materials provided by Wisdomgale Journals are protected by applicable intellectual property laws.

Users may not reproduce, modify, distribute, sell, or exploit Wisdomgale Journals materials without prior written permission, except where permitted by law.

The intellectual property rights of published scholarly works remain subject to applicable copyright and licensing arrangements, as further described in the Copyright and Article Usage section.

Copyright and Article Usage

Published articles available through Wisdomgale Journals may be subject to specific copyright and licensing conditions.

Users must respect applicable rights regarding:

• Reproduction;
• Distribution;
• Commercial use;
• Modification;
• Attribution requirements.

Additional information regarding article licensing may be provided on individual article pages or through separate copyright policies.

Publication Ethics and Retraction Policy

Ethical Standards

All submitted manuscripts must adhere to the following ethical standards:

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
• Plagiarism: All sources must be properly cited. Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate rejection or further action as appropriate.
• Data Integrity: Research data must be accurate and complete. Fabrication or falsification of data constitutes serious misconduct.
• Authorship: All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research and agree to the final version of the manuscript.
• Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could bias their work.
• Human and Animal Subjects: Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations, including appropriate ethical approval where required.

Retraction Policy

Wisdomgale Journals follows COPE guidelines for retracting articles. A published article may be retracted if:

• Clear evidence of research misconduct (fabrication, falsification, plagiarism) is found;
• Significant errors or omissions are discovered that invalidate the findings;
• Authorship disputes arise that cannot be resolved;
• Violations of ethical standards are confirmed.

Acceptable Use Policy

Users agree not to misuse Wisdomgale Journals services.

Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:

• Attempting unauthorized access to systems or accounts;
• Interfering with platform operation or security;
• Uploading malicious software or harmful code;
• Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information;
• Using services for any unlawful purpose.

Wisdomgale Journals may take appropriate action against users who violate these requirements, including suspension or termination of access and, where warranted, reporting to relevant authorities.

Third-Party Services and External Links

Wisdomgale Journals may provide links to third-party websites, services, repositories, or external resources.

These external resources are provided for convenience only. Wisdomgale Journals does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, accuracy, or policies of third-party services.

Users should review the terms and privacy policies of external websites before using them. Linking to any external site does not imply endorsement by Wisdomgale Journals.

Disclaimer

Wisdomgale Journals expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy and Completeness: We do not warrant that the content on our platforms is accurate, complete, reliable, current, or error-free.
• Merchantability and Fitness: We do not warrant that the services will meet your requirements or be suitable for any particular purpose.
• Uninterrupted Service: We do not warrant that the services will be uninterrupted, timely, secure, or free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components.
• Third-Party Content: We do not warrant the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including authors and reviewers.
• User-Generated Content: We do not endorse or verify the accuracy of content submitted by users.

While we make reasonable efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of our services, users assume full responsibility for their use of the platform and any reliance on the information provided.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Belgian law, Wisdomgale Journals shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from the use of its services. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Temporary service interruptions;
• Loss of data caused by external factors;
• Reliance on published information;
• Third-party service failures.

Where liability cannot be excluded under applicable law, the total aggregate liability of Wisdomgale Journals arising from or related to these Terms and Conditions, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total amount paid by the user to Wisdomgale Journals in the twelve (12) months preceding the event giving rise to the claim, or one hundred euros (€100) if no payment has been made.

Force Majeure

Wisdomgale Journals shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under these Terms and Conditions where such failure or delay results from circumstances beyond its reasonable control. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, strikes, shortages of transportation, facilities, fuel, energy, labour or materials, or failures of public utilities or telecommunications networks.

Privacy and Data Protection

Wisdomgale Journals respects user privacy and processes personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and relevant Belgian data protection legislation.

Personal data is processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, collected for specified and legitimate purposes, limited to what is necessary, kept accurate and up to date, stored only for as long as necessary, and processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security.

Detailed information regarding the collection, processing, storage, retention, and protection of personal data, as well as the rights of data subjects (including the rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability and objection), is set out in the Wisdomgale Journals Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms and Conditions.

By using the services, users acknowledge that they have read and understood the Privacy Policy.

Account Suspension and Termination

Wisdomgale Journals may suspend or terminate user access when necessary, including situations involving:

• Violation of these Terms and Conditions;
• Unauthorized use of services;
• Security concerns;
• Fraudulent or unlawful activities.

Users may request account closure at any time according to the applicable procedures. Upon termination, Wisdomgale Journals may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes, in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Fees and Payment

Publication fees, including Article Processing Charges (APC) where applicable, vary by journal. Not all journals published by Wisdomgale Journals charge a fee for publication; some journals operate on a fee-free (diamond open access) basis while others require payment of an APC upon acceptance.

Authors should consult the specific fee information published on the relevant journal’s website prior to submission. Where a fee applies, the applicable amount, currency, and payment terms will be clearly stated on the journal’s fee page or communicated to the author during the editorial process.

Where applicable, the following general terms apply to APC payments:

• APC, where charged, is invoiced only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication following peer review, unless otherwise stated for a specific journal or service (such as optional editorial services requested by the author).
• Submission of a manuscript does not obligate the author to pay a fee unless and until the manuscript is accepted.
• Payment must be made in accordance with the payment method, currency, and timeframe specified at the time of invoicing.
• Fees already paid are generally non-refundable once an article has been published, except where required by applicable law or where Wisdomgale Journals determines, at its discretion, that a refund is warranted (for example, in the case of a demonstrable error attributable to Wisdomgale Journals).
• Waivers or discounts may be available for certain journals, institutions, or regions, subject to the specific journal’s policy. Authors are encouraged to inquire about waiver options at the time of submission if applicable.

Wisdomgale Journals reserves the right to update fee amounts and payment terms from time to time. Any such changes will apply to manuscripts submitted after the effective date of the change and will not retroactively affect manuscripts already accepted.

Changes to Terms and Conditions

Wisdomgale Journals may revise these Terms and Conditions periodically to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Updated versions will become effective when published on the Wisdomgale Journals website unless otherwise stated. The version number and last update date will be clearly indicated at the top of this page.

Material changes will, where reasonably practicable, be communicated to registered users by email or through a notice on the platform.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions, and any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with them or their subject matter, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Belgium, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

In the event of any dispute arising from or relating to these Terms and Conditions, the parties shall first attempt to resolve the matter amicably through good-faith discussions. If the dispute cannot be resolved amicably within a reasonable period, either party may propose mediation before resorting to formal legal proceedings.

Any dispute that cannot be resolved amicably or through mediation shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Brussels, Belgium.

Where a user qualifies as a consumer under applicable European Union or Belgian consumer protection law, nothing in this section shall be construed as depriving such user of the protections afforded to them by mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which they are habitually resident, where such protections cannot be excluded by agreement.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding these Terms and Conditions, users may contact Wisdomgale Journals through the official communication channels provided on the website.

Wisdomgale Journals may update contact information when necessary to maintain effective communication with users. The most current contact details will always be available on the website.

Version 2.1 — Last Modified: 26 July 2026