Terms and Conditions

Last updated: April 2025

1. Scope and Acceptance

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) apply to your use of any Pantheon Academic websites, submission platforms, applications, content, and services (“Services”). By accessing or using our Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms, along with our Privacy Policy and any other applicable guidelines. If you do not agree, you may not access the Services.

2. Use of Our Services

You agree to use the Services solely for lawful, academic, professional, or non-commercial purposes. You shall not:

  • Use scraping, bots, or automated scripts to extract or reproduce content
  • Upload or transmit any material that violates laws, infringes rights, or is defamatory or harmful
  • Disrupt or interfere with the security or availability of the Services
  • Use the Services to send unauthorized advertisements, spam, or solicitations
  • Misrepresent your identity or affiliation when using or registering for the Services

3. Intellectual Property and Restrictions

All content available through the Services (including text, images, code, trademarks, videos, and design) is protected by intellectual property laws and owned or licensed by Pantheon Academic. You may not copy, modify, republish, or distribute this content without prior written consent, except for personal, scholarly, non-commercial use.

You are prohibited from reverse engineering, disassembling, or attempting to derive source code from any software made available through the Services, unless explicitly allowed under applicable law.

4. Content You Submit

Some Services allow you to submit content, including manuscripts, reviews, or comments (“Submissions”). You retain ownership of your Submissions, but grant Pantheon Academic a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and distribute them in connection with publishing and editorial workflows.

You are solely responsible for the legality, originality, and accuracy of your Submissions. We may remove or edit any Submission at our discretion.

5. Use of Artificial Intelligence Tools

You may not use content from Pantheon Academic Services to train, evaluate, or develop artificial intelligence or machine learning systems without prior written authorization. This includes using published works, metadata, or peer review materials for algorithmic model training or prompt injection.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

All Services and content are provided “as is” and “as available.” We make no warranties or representations regarding availability, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Pantheon Academic disclaims all express or implied warranties to the maximum extent permitted by law.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pantheon Academic shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Services. In no event shall our liability exceed the amount paid (if any) by you in connection with use of the Services.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pantheon Academic, its affiliates, and employees against all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of your violation of these Terms or misuse of the Services.

9. Registration and Account Security

If you register for an account, you agree to provide accurate information and maintain the confidentiality of your login credentials. You are responsible for all activities under your account. Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access.

10. Termination

We may suspend or terminate your access to any Service at any time for any reason, including breach of these Terms. Upon termination, your right to use the Services will cease, and you must delete all downloaded or stored content obtained from us.

11. Export Controls

You agree not to use or export any software or materials in violation of applicable export control laws and regulations of the United States, European Union, or your local jurisdiction.

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of [Your Country]. Any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [City, Country], unless otherwise required by mandatory local law.

13. Modifications

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Revisions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Services following changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.

14. Miscellaneous

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between you and Pantheon Academic regarding the Services. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remaining terms shall remain in full force. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing.