Subscription: Terms and Conditions

SOCRATES Journal offers various subscription options for both individuals and institutions. Please note that the following terms and conditions apply to all subscriptions on socratesjournal.com.

General

Applicable to both individual and institutional subscribers:

  1. Orders will be processed only upon the realization of the full subscription amount and acceptance of the terms and conditions.
  2. The publisher of the Journal reserves the right to amend or change access and subscription policies.
  3. For both online and print, and print-only subscriptions, one hard copy will be delivered to the subscriber's postal/mailing address.
  4. For online access:
    1. Individual Subscribers: Online access will be provided to the subscriber's username.
    2. Institutional Subscribers: Online access will be granted to a single domain name and up to five IP addresses.

Individual Subscribers:

Online Access Policy

  1. Online access will be activated within 24 hours of payment confirmation, provided we receive the correct username/IP information from the subscriber.
  2. Each subscription is entitled to one username.
  3. Access will be temporarily blocked under the following circumstances:
    1. If the same username is used to log in from two different IP addresses simultaneously.
    2. Upon the user's request, supported by valid reasons for blocking.
    3. Due to technical issues.

Using the Print Version of SOCRATES

The printed version of the journal Socrates, with ISSN 2347-2146, is exclusively intended for readers and contributors who prefer offline access to the journal in a physical format. Subscribers are not permitted to share scanned pages of the printed Socrates journal online.

Shipping and Delivery Policy

We use the Indian Postal Service to deliver hard copies of the journal Socrates. Please note that for international shipments, we are required to send books in an open envelope, and they are not registered. As a result, we will be unable to provide a tracking number for your order. It's important to be aware that the shipping times mentioned on our website are approximate, and we cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Institutional Subscribers:

Online Access Policy

Online access will be activated within 24 hours of payment realization, provided that we have received the correct information regarding the subscriber's username/IP. Each subscription permits access from one domain or up to five IP addresses.

Using the Print Version of SOCRATES

The printed version of the journal Socrates, with ISSN 2347-2146, is intended solely for offline reading by our readers and contributors. Subscribers are not permitted to share scanned pages of the print version of Socrates online.

Shipping and Delivery Policy

We use the Indian Postal Service for the delivery of hard copies of the journal Socrates. Please note that for international book post shipping, books are shipped in open envelopes and are not registered. As a result, we are unable to provide a tracking number for these shipments. The estimated shipping times mentioned on our website are approximate, and we cannot guarantee their accuracy.

Refund and Cancellation:

Applicable to both individual and institutional subscribers:

Cancellation Policy:

Subscribers can cancel their subscription at any time during the subscription period by sending an email to subscription@socratesjournal.com requesting cancellation.

Refund Policy:

We regret to inform you that we are unable to offer refunds for cancelled subscriptions. However, in the event that you receive a subscribed copy of the Journal with production defects, such as missing pages or torn corners, we would be happy to provide you with a replacement. Please kindly send an email to editor@socratesjournal.com, including your full name, contact details, and a description of the defect.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter. By subscribing to our services, you acknowledge that you have carefully reviewed and comprehended these subscription terms and conditions, and we kindly request your agreement to adhere to them.

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Page last updated on January 31, 2020, at 4:00 PM. For inquiries, please email us at editorial_office@socratesjournal.com.