Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website and services, you confirm that:

• You are at least 18 years old or have appropriate authorization;
• You agree to comply with these Terms;
• You will use our services only for lawful and ethical purposes.

If you do not agree with these Terms, please do not use our services.

2. Services provided

ABS Research Academy provides academic and professional services, including but not limited to:

• Research training and workshops
• Academic mentoring and consultation
• Publication and manuscript support
• Data analysis services
• Journal and editorial management
• Membership programs
• Online courses and certifications
• Research and innovation initiatives

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service without prior notice.

3. User responsibilities

Users agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information;
• Maintain confidentiality of account credentials;
• Use services ethically and professionally;
• Respect intellectual property rights;
• Avoid plagiarism, fraud, or academic misconduct;
• Refrain from uploading harmful, unlawful, or abusive content.

ABS Research Academy reserves the right to terminate access for users violating these Terms.

4. Intellectual property

All website content, including:

• Logos
• Course materials
• Training resources
• Designs
• Certificates
• Research materials
• Software and systems

are the intellectual property of ABS Research Academy unless otherwise stated.

Users may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or commercially use materials without written permission.

5. Academic integrity

Users are solely responsible for maintaining academic integrity.

ABS Research Academy does not support:

• Plagiarism
• Fabrication of research
• Fake publications
• Unethical academic practices
• Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials

All services are intended to support ethical learning and research development.

6. Payments and fees

Certain services may require payment, including:

• Workshops and courses
• Publication support
• Membership fees
• Consultancy services
• Certification programs

All fees are displayed on the respective service pages and may change without prior notice.

7. Certificates and verification

Certificates issued by ABS Research Academy are intended for educational and professional development purposes.

ABS Research Academy reserves the right to:

• Verify participant information;
• Revoke certificates issued through fraud or misconduct;
• Maintain online verification records.

8. Third-party services

Our services may integrate third-party platforms, including:

• Payment gateways
• Video conferencing platforms
• Analytics tools
• Cloud storage systems

We are not responsible for interruptions, errors, or policies of third-party providers.

9. Limitation of liability

ABS Research Academy shall not be liable for:

• Indirect or consequential damages;
• Academic or publication outcomes;
• Technical interruptions or system failures;
• Delays caused by third-party services;
• User misuse of services or materials.

All services are provided on a reasonable-effort basis.

10. Privacy and data protection

User information is handled according to our Privacy Policy.

Please review our Privacy Policy for details regarding data collection, storage, and protection.

11. Termination of services

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to services if:

• Users violate these Terms;
• Fraudulent or unethical activities occur;
• Payments remain incomplete;
• Abuse or misconduct is identified.

12. Changes to Terms

ABS Research Academy may revise these Terms at any time. Updated versions will be posted on the website with the revised effective date.

Continued use of services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

13. Governing law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of Bangladesh and relevant international digital service practices.