1. Introduction
Last updated: October 11, 2025
Welcome to www.SciManuscript.com (the “Site”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of this Site and the services offered through it, including document editing, proofreading, and related support services (“Services”). By accessing, browsing, or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use immediately.
2. Use of the Site and Services
2.1 SciManuscript (“we”, “us”, “our”) grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and use the Site for your personal or business use, subject to these Terms.
2.2 You agree not to:
- Reproduce, distribute, or exploit any part of the Site or its content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
- Use the Site for unlawful purposes or in violation of any applicable law or regulation.
- Disrupt, damage, or interfere with the Site’s functionality, security, or accessibility.
3. Account Registration and Security
3.1 Some services may require you to register for an account. You agree to provide accurate and complete information during registration and to update it as necessary.
3.2 You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and for all activities under your account.
3.3 We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these Terms or engage in any activity deemed harmful to the Site or other users.
4. Service Scope and Delivery
4.1 We provide professional document editing and proofreading services to enhance clarity, grammar, structure, and overall quality. We do not guarantee publication acceptance or specific grades, outcomes, or business results.
4.2 Turnaround times are estimates based on the selected service level. Delays may occur due to unforeseen circumstances or incomplete submissions.
4.3 Clients are responsible for providing accurate and complete documents. We are not liable for any errors, losses, or damages resulting from incorrect or incomplete submissions.
5. Payments and Refunds
5.1 All service fees are displayed on the Site and must be paid in full before commencement of work.
5.2 Payments are processed via secure third-party payment gateways. We do not store credit card or banking details.
5.3 Refunds are assessed case-by-case. Once editing has begun, partial or full refunds may not be available.
6. Intellectual Property Rights
6.1 The Site, its design, text, graphics, and other content are owned by SciManuscript or its licensors.
6.2 Clients retain ownership of their submitted documents. By submitting documents, clients grant us a limited, non-exclusive license to edit and return the materials solely for service fulfilment.
6.3 Completed and edited documents are delivered for client use only. They may not be resold, redistributed, or used to misrepresent authorship.
7. Confidentiality and Privacy
7.1 We respect client confidentiality. All submitted materials and personal information are handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
7.2 We will not disclose your content to third parties except as required by law or to fulfil your requested services (e.g., assigning work to editors).
8. Limitation of Liability
8.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, SciManuscript disclaims all liability for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of our Site or Services.
8.2 Our total liability for any claim related to the Services shall not exceed the amount paid by the client for that specific service.
9. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless SciManuscript, its directors, employees, and affiliates from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the Site, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.
10. Modifications to Terms and Services
We reserve the right to modify these Terms or any aspect of the Services at any time. Updates will be posted on this page, and continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
11. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in that jurisdiction.
12. Contact Us
For questions regarding these Terms, please contact us at: contact@scimanuscript.com
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.