Welcome to Share Research. These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the website https://open.shareresearch.us and all associated content and services (collectively, the “Platform”) operated by Share Research.
By accessing or using Share Research, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Platform.
1. Use of the Platform
Share Research is an open-access platform that allows users (including scholars, researchers, and scientists) to upload, publish, and share research articles and related content.
You agree to:
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Provide accurate and complete information when registering or submitting content
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Use the platform only for lawful academic and research purposes
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Not use the platform for spam, fraud, or illegal distribution of materials
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 13 years old to use Share Research. By using the Platform, you represent that you meet this requirement and that any information you provide is truthful and accurate.
3. User Accounts
To upload content, you may need to register for an account.
You are responsible for:
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Maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials
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All activities under your account
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Not sharing your account with others
4. User Content and Publishing
By uploading or submitting content (e.g., articles, data sets, images, or media), you confirm that:
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You own the content or have the rights to publish it
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The content does not infringe on copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property of others
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The content is accurate, lawful, and non-defamatory
You grant Share Research a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to store, display, index, and distribute your content publicly through the platform.
We reserve the right (but not the obligation) to remove content that violates these Terms.
5. No Warranty – Use at Your Own Risk
The Share Research platform and all content are provided "as is" and "as available", without any warranties, express or implied.
You agree that:
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You use the Platform at your own risk
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Share Research does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content
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Share Research is not responsible for any loss, including but not limited to data loss, financial loss, academic disputes, or reputational damage arising from your use of the Platform
6. Intellectual Property
All content you submit remains your intellectual property.
However, Share Research retains the right to store, display, and share your content on the platform.
The design, branding, and platform technology are the property of Share Research and may not be copied or reused without written permission.
7. Prohibited Activities
You agree not to:
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Post or share unlawful, offensive, or harmful content
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Violate copyright or intellectual property rights
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Use automated tools (bots, scrapers) without permission
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Attempt to hack, disrupt, or overload the platform
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Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation
Violations may result in termination of your account and legal action.
8. Termination
We may suspend or terminate your access at any time, without notice, if we believe you have violated these Terms or the law. You may also close your account at any time.
9. Third-Party Links
The platform may contain links to third-party websites. Share Research does not control these sites and is not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
10. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Share Research and its team are not liable for:
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Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
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Loss of data, profits, or academic reputation
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Actions taken by third parties or other users
11. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms occasionally. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of IN. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of IN.
13. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or feedback regarding these Terms, please contact here.