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Author Publishing Agreement

Last updated 15 April 2026

Dialogic Academic Presses (DAPresses)

1. Introduction

This Author Publishing Agreement (“Agreement”) is between Dialogic Academic Presses (“DAPresses”, “we”, “our”), a division of Dialogic Solutions Ltd and the Author(s) (“you”, “your”) of the submitted manuscript (“Manuscript”).

By submitting a Manuscript to DAPresses or any journal hosted on the DAPresses platform, you agree to the terms of this Agreement, the Terms and Conditions, the Privacy Policy, and the Website Terms of Use.

This Agreement governs the publication of your Manuscript as an open‑access scholarly article (“Article”).

2. Grant of Rights

2.1 You grant DAPresses a non‑exclusive, worldwide, perpetual licence to:

  • Publish, reproduce, and distribute the Article
  • Make the Article available in all formats (HTML, PDF, XML, print, etc.)
  • Deposit metadata and full text in indexing, repository and archiving services
  • Assign a DOI and disseminate bibliographic information
  • Promote the Article for academic and educational purposes

2.2 You retain full copyright.

2.3 You grant DAPresses the right to enforce this Agreement on behalf of all co‑authors.

3. Open Access Licence

3.1 Unless otherwise stated, the Article will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) licence.

This licence allows others to:

  • Share
  • Adapt
  • Reuse
  • Build upon the work

…for any purpose, including commercial, provided proper attribution is given.

3.2 If a different Creative Commons licence is required (e.g., CC BY‑NC, CC BY‑SA), this must be agreed in writing before publication.

4. Author Responsibilities

By submitting the Manuscript, you confirm that:

  • The work is original and has not been published elsewhere
  • The Manuscript is not under consideration by another journal
  • All authors have approved the submission and final version
  • All data, citations, and claims are accurate to the best of your knowledge
  • You have disclosed any conflicts of interest
  • You have obtained permissions for third‑party materials
  • You comply with ethical standards and COPE guidelines
  • Human or animal research complies with relevant ethical approvals
  • You agree to cooperate with editorial and peer‑review processes.

5. Editorial and Peer Review Process

5.1 Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

5.2 The Manuscript will undergo:

  • Editorial screening or Desk Review
  • Peer review
  • Revision cycles
  • Final editorial decision

5.3 Editorial decisions are independent and final.

5.4 DAPresses may reject or withdraw a Manuscript at any stage if:

  • Ethical concerns arise
  • Misconduct is suspected
  • The Manuscript violates platform policies

6. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

6.1 APCs (if applicable) will be clearly communicated before acceptance.

6.2 APCs are payable upon acceptance and before publication.

6.3 APCs are not refundable after publication.

6.4 Waivers or discounts may be granted at DAPresses’ discretion.

7. Warranties and Indemnities

You warrant that:

  • The Article does not infringe copyright, privacy, or other rights
  • The Article does not contain defamatory, unlawful, or harmful content
  • All permissions for reused material have been obtained

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless DAPresses against any claims arising from:

  • Copyright infringement
  • Ethical breaches
  • Misrepresentation
  • Legal disputes related to the Article

8. Retractions, Corrections, and Updates

DAPresses may retract, correct, or update the Article in accordance with COPE guidelines if:

  • Misconduct is confirmed
  • Errors compromise the scholarly record
  • Legal or ethical issues arise
  • Privacy or safety concerns are identified

Retractions do not entitle authors to APC refunds.

9. Publication of Author Information

You agree that DAPresses may publish:

  • Author names
  • Institutional affiliations
  • Corresponding author email address
  • ORCID iDs (if provided)

Corresponding authors must ensure co‑author consent.

10. Archiving and Preservation

DAPresses may deposit the Article in:

  • Institutional repositories
  • Indexing services
  • Archiving platforms
  • National libraries
  • Third‑party preservation systems

The Article becomes part of the permanent scholarly record.

11. Limitation of Liability

DAPresses is not liable for:

  • Loss of data
  • Loss of revenue or reputation
  • Indexation outcomes
  • Third‑party misuse of the Article
  • Errors introduced by authors or third parties

Nothing excludes liability for fraud or deliberate misconduct.

12. Termination

12.1 You may withdraw the Manuscript only during peer review.

12.2 After acceptance, withdrawal is not permitted.

12.3 DAPresses may terminate this Agreement if:

  • You breach its terms
  • Misconduct is identified
  • Legal obligations require removal

13. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts of Federal Republic of Nigeria .

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement, together with the Terms and Conditions, Terms of use of Website and Privacy Policy, constitutes the entire agreement between you and DAPresses regarding publication of the Article.

15. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Agreement, contact:

Dialogic Academic Presses (DAPresses)
Email:info@dialogicsl.com
Website: https://dapresses.com