1. General Disclaimer

The International Journal of Engineering, Pure and Applied Sciences (IJEPAS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to disseminating high-quality research in the fields of engineering, pure sciences, and applied sciences. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the content published in the journal, the editors, reviewers, publisher, and affiliated institutions do not guarantee that the information, findings, opinions, or conclusions expressed in the published articles are free from errors or omissions. The responsibility for the accuracy of data, interpretations, and conclusions rests solely with the respective authors.

The journal shall not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from the use of, or reliance upon, any information contained in the published articles. Readers are advised to exercise their own academic judgment and critical evaluation when using the material for research, teaching, policy formulation, or professional practice.

2. Responsibility of Authors

All manuscripts published in IJEPAS are the intellectual property and responsibility of the respective authors. The views, opinions, hypotheses, interpretations, and conclusions presented in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the journal, its editorial board, reviewers, or publisher. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work is original, free from plagiarism, and does not infringe upon any copyright, patent, or proprietary rights.

The journal relies on authors to provide accurate data, proper citations, and ethical research practices. Any errors, inaccuracies, or ethical violations discovered post-publication are the sole responsibility of the authors, and the journal reserves the right to issue corrections, retractions, or expressions of concern in accordance with its editorial policies.

3. Peer Review and Editorial Independence

IJEPAS follows a rigorous peer-review process to maintain scholarly standards and academic integrity. However, the peer-review process is intended to enhance the quality of submissions and cannot completely eliminate the possibility of errors, misinterpretations, or methodological limitations. Acceptance of a manuscript does not imply endorsement of the findings, methods, or conclusions by the journal or its editorial team.

The editorial board retains full independence in making publication decisions based on the academic merit, originality, and relevance of the submitted work. The inclusion of an article in the journal should not be interpreted as validation of the accuracy or applicability of its content in specific contexts or industries.

4. Use of Published Content

The content published in IJEPAS is intended solely for educational, research, and informational purposes. It should not be considered as professional, technical, legal, or policy advice. Readers and practitioners using the information for real-world applications must independently verify the validity, reliability, and applicability of the results before implementation.

The journal disclaims any responsibility for losses, damages, or consequences resulting from the use of published research in engineering designs, technological developments, policy decisions, scientific experiments, or industrial applications. Users are encouraged to consult qualified professionals and subject experts before applying any methodologies, equations, models, or recommendations described in the articles.

5. Copyright and Intellectual Property

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The journal makes no representation regarding the ownership of any third-party material included in the articles. Authors are solely responsible for obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted figures, tables, datasets, or images used in their manuscripts. Any dispute related to intellectual property rights shall be the responsibility of the authors concerned.

6. Ethical Standards and Research Misconduct

IJEPAS is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows internationally accepted guidelines for academic publishing. Despite stringent editorial checks, the journal does not guarantee the absence of research misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or unethical experimentation. In case any such issues are identified after publication, the journal reserves the right to take appropriate corrective measures, including retraction of the article.

The journal shall not be held responsible for any ethical lapses committed by authors or co-authors. The liability for compliance with ethical standards, including obtaining institutional approvals, informed consent, and adherence to relevant regulations, rests entirely with the authors.

7. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall the International Journal of Engineering, Pure and Applied Sciences (IJEPAS), its editors, reviewers, publisher, or affiliated institutions be liable for any damages arising from the use or inability to use the information published in the journal. This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to loss of data, loss of profits, research delays, technological failures, or misinterpretation of scientific results.

The journal does not warrant that the website, digital platform, or downloadable content will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free from viruses or other harmful components. Users are advised to take appropriate precautions while accessing or downloading journal materials.

8. Third-Party Links and References

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Users accessing third-party resources do so at their own risk, and the journal shall not be held liable for any issues arising from the use of such external content.

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Readers and contributors are encouraged to review the disclaimer periodically to remain informed about the terms and conditions governing the use of the journal’s content.

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This disclaimer is intended to protect the academic independence of authors, maintain transparency in scholarly communication, and safeguard the journal from legal liabilities while promoting responsible and ethical use of published research.