The International Journal of Modern Science and Research Technology (IJMSRT) is committed to maintaining transparency and fairness in all publication-related financial matters. This Refund Policy explains the circumstances under which refunds may or may not be considered. Authors are encouraged to read this policy carefully before making any payment for publication-related services.

Purpose of this Policy

The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance regarding publication-related payments and refund requests while ensuring a fair and consistent process for all authors.

General Refund Policy

Publication-related payments are processed only for editorial and publication services. Once editorial or production work has commenced, a refund may not be available because journal resources have already been allocated to manuscript processing.

Situations Where a Refund May Be Considered

• Duplicate payment made for the same manuscript.
• Verified technical error resulting in an unintended payment.
• Other exceptional circumstances approved by the Editorial Office.

Situations Where a Refund Is Normally Not Available

• The author decides to withdraw the manuscript after editorial or production work has begun.
• The manuscript requires revision or additional editorial processing.
• The author changes publication plans after payment.
• Bank charges, currency conversion fees, or payment gateway charges imposed by third parties.

Refund Request Procedure

Authors requesting a refund should contact the Editorial Office using the registered email address. The request should include the manuscript title, paper ID (if available), payment date, transaction reference, payment method, and a clear explanation of the reason for the request.

Processing of Approved Refunds

Where a refund is approved, it will generally be processed using the original payment method wherever reasonably possible. Processing time may vary depending on banks, payment gateways, and financial institutions.

Editorial Discretion

The Editorial Board reserves the right to evaluate each refund request individually based on the facts of the case, the stage of manuscript processing, and the journal's applicable policies.

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