Terms of use

Welcome to the Journal of Research & Design (REDE). By accessing or using our website, submission platform, or services, you agree to comply with the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully, as they govern your interaction with REDE.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By registering, submitting manuscripts, or using any service provided by REDE, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree to these terms, please refrain from using our services.

2. User Registration and Account Management

• Users must provide accurate and complete information when registering or submitting forms.
• Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials.
• REDE reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts for any violation of these terms or misuse of the platform.

3. Submission Guidelines

• All manuscripts submitted to REDE must comply with the journal’s Guide for Authors and other related policies.
• Users are responsible for ensuring the originality and ethical compliance of their submissions, including obtaining necessary permissions for any copyrighted material.
• REDE reserves the right to reject submissions that do not meet the journal’s standards or violate ethical guidelines.

4. Use of Content

• All published content, including articles, abstracts, and supplementary materials, is the intellectual property of REDE and its authors.
• Users may access, download, and share content for personal or academic purposes only. Commercial use or reproduction of the content without prior permission is strictly prohibited.

5. Privacy and Data Protection

• REDE is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
• By using REDE’s services, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal data as outlined in the Privacy Policy.

6. Prohibited Activities

Users must not:

• Submit fraudulent, plagiarized, or unethical content.
• Misuse or attempt to gain unauthorized access to REDE’s systems or data.
• Use REDE’s platform to distribute spam, malware, or other harmful content.

7. Limitation of Liability

REDE makes no guarantees regarding the availability, accuracy, or completeness of its services and content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, REDE disclaims liability for:

• Errors or delays in the editorial or publication process.
• Losses or damages arising from the use of its website or services.

8. Intellectual Property

• REDE retains copyright over its website design, logo, and associated materials.
• Authors retain copyright over their published works under the terms specified in the Author Rights section.

9. Modification of Terms

REDE reserves the right to update or modify these Terms of Use at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting to the website. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Governing Law

These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of Türkiye, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

11. Contact Us

For questions or concerns about these Terms of Use, please contact us at jrede@jrede.org.

By using REDE’s platform and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use. Thank you for supporting ethical and high-quality academic publishing.