Website Usage Terms

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Acceptable Use

Users of the Website agree to:

• Use the Website for lawful purposes only
• Not engage in any activity that may disrupt or interfere with the proper functioning of the Website
• Respect the intellectual property rights associated with the content on the Website
• Not attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website or its systems
• Not use the Website to distribute or transmit harmful content, including viruses or malicious code

Account Registration

Certain features of the Website may require registration. When registering, you agree to:

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

Disclaimer of Liability

Sustainable Science Letters and RPMT make every effort to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on the Website. However:

• The Website is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied
• We do not warrant that the Website will be uninterrupted, secure, or error-free
• We disclaim all liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the content
• We are not responsible for any loss or damage that may arise from the use of the Website

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Sustainable Science Letters and RPMT shall not be liable for:

• Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
• Loss of profits, revenue, data, or other intangible losses
• Damages resulting from interruption of service or inability to access the Website
• Damages resulting from viruses or other harmful components transmitted through the Website

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Journal Content

All articles published in Sustainable Science Letters are available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license, which allows users to:

• Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
• Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
• Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made

Website Content

For content on the Website that is not published articles (such as Website design, logos, graphics, etc.):

• Reproduction, distribution, or modification without express permission is prohibited
• Limited quotation or use for educational or non-commercial purposes is permitted, with proper attribution
• The RPMT and Sustainable Science Letters names and logos are trademarks and may not be used without permission

Privacy Policy

Our privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Key aspects include:

• Information Collection: We collect information you provide when registering, submitting manuscripts, or contacting us, as well as certain technical information when you use the Website
• Use of Information: We use collected information to provide our services, process submissions, communicate with users, and improve the Website
• Information Sharing: We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared with partners involved in the publication process or as required by law
• Cookies: The Website uses cookies to enhance user experience and collect usage data
• Security: We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information
• Your Rights: You have rights regarding your personal information, including access, correction, and deletion

For the complete privacy policy details, please visit our Privacy Policy page.

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• We do not control these websites and are not responsible for their content or practices
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We encourage users to review the terms and privacy policies of any website they visit via links from our Website.