This Privacy Policy describes the policies of PAGEPress® Publications, Via Cavagna Sangiuliani 5, Pavia 27100, Italy, email: michele.moscato@pagepress.org, phone: +39 0382 1549020, on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website (the "Service"). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.

We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page.

How We Use Your Information

We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:

If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which you grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.

Your Rights

Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws.

To exercise these rights, you can write to us at michele.moscato@pagepress.org. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

You may opt-out of direct marketing communications or the profiling we carry out for marketing purposes by writing to us at michele.moscato@pagepress.org.

Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.

Cookies

To learn more about how we use cookies and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Security

The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

Grievance / Data Protection Officer

If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at PAGEPress® Publications, Via Cavagna Sangiuliani 5, Pavia 27100, Italy — email: michele.moscato@pagepress.org. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the websites and services provided by PAGEPress® Publications ("PAGEPress", "we", "us", or "our"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our services. PAGEPress® Publications is a registered company based in Pavia, Italy (VAT: IT02125780185).

2. Services Description

PAGEPress® provides Open Access scientific publishing services, including but not limited to: hosting and publication of peer-reviewed scholarly journals, editorial management platforms, manuscript submission and review systems, copyediting and typesetting services, DOI registration and indexing, and digital archiving. All journals published by PAGEPress® are Open Access and articles are published under Creative Commons licenses.

3. User Accounts

Certain services require you to create an account (e.g., manuscript submission, peer review). You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during registration and to update such information as necessary. PAGEPress® reserves the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Intellectual Property & Copyright

Articles published in PAGEPress® journals are licensed under Creative Commons licenses (typically CC BY 4.0), which allow others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution. Authors retain copyright of their published articles. The PAGEPress® name, logo, and website design are proprietary and may not be reproduced without written authorization. PAGEPress® is a registered trademark of PAGEPress® srl, Italy.

5. Author Responsibilities

Authors submitting manuscripts to PAGEPress® journals warrant that: the work is original and has not been published elsewhere; all authors have contributed substantially and approved the final version; the work does not infringe any existing copyright or other third-party rights; any research involving human or animal subjects has received appropriate ethical approval; all conflicts of interest have been disclosed. PAGEPress® follows the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) in handling any allegations of misconduct.

6. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Some journals may charge Article Processing Charges upon acceptance of a manuscript. APCs are clearly stated on each journal's website. Payment of APCs does not guarantee acceptance; all manuscripts undergo independent peer review. Waivers or discounts may be available for authors from low-income countries or in cases of financial hardship.

7. Limitation of Liability

PAGEPress® provides its services "as is" and makes no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content published on its platforms. PAGEPress® shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of its services or reliance on published content. The scientific content of published articles is the sole responsibility of the authors.

8. Governing Law

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Italy and the European Union. Any disputes arising from these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Pavia, Italy.

9. Changes to These Terms

PAGEPress® reserves the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of our services after any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

10. Contact

For any questions regarding these Terms of Service, please contact us at:
PAGEPress® Publications
Via A. Cavagna Sangiuliani 5, 27100 Pavia, Italy
Email: office@pagepress.org
Phone: +39 0382 1549020