Refund Policy

1. Eligibility for Refunds:

  • Authors may be eligible for a refund under the following circumstances:
    • Withdrawal before peer review: If an author withdraws their manuscript before the peer-review process begins, a full refund will be issued.
    • Editorial withdrawal: If the journal editors withdraw the manuscript due to ethical concerns, plagiarism, or other serious issues, a full refund will be issued.
    • Technical errors: If a technical error during submission or payment processing results in a double charge or incorrect payment, the author will be issued a full refund for the erroneous charge.

2. Ineligible for Refunds:

  • Authors will not be eligible for a refund under the following circumstances:
    • Withdrawal after peer review: If an author withdraws their manuscript after the peer-review process has begun, no refund will be issued.
    • Rejection after peer review: If the manuscript is rejected after peer review, no refund will be issued.
    • Failure to follow submission guidelines: If the manuscript is rejected due to failure to follow the journal's submission guidelines, no refund will be issued.
    • Changes in author decision: If an author decides not to publish after initially submitting their manuscript, no refund will be issued.

3. Refund Process:

  • To request a refund, authors should contact the Journal for Current Signs editorial office through email or the online submission system.
  • The request should clearly state the reason for the refund request and provide any relevant documentation (e.g., proof of payment, withdrawal confirmation).
  • The editorial office will review the request and determine whether a refund is eligible based on the above criteria.
  • If a refund is approved, the processing time may vary depending on the payment method used. Authors will be notified of the expected timeframe for receiving their refund.

4. Additional Notes:

  • This refund policy applies to all article processing charges (APCs) paid for the publication of manuscripts in the Journal for Current Signs.
  • The Journal for Current Signs reserves the right to modify this refund policy at any time without prior notice. The updated policy will be posted on the journal website.
  • Authors are encouraged to carefully review the journal's submission guidelines and publication fees before submitting their manuscripts.