Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the CBAI Bibliography Platform ("Platform", "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your use of our website and services operated by the Catholic Biblical Association of India ("CBAI", "we", "us", or "our").

2. Description of Service

The CBAI Bibliography Platform is an academic research platform that provides:

• Access to biblical and theological research publications
• Tools for academic collaboration and research sharing
• Publication submission and peer review services
• Digital library and search capabilities
• Author profiles and institutional networking

3. User Accounts and Registration

Account Creation

• You must provide accurate and complete information during registration
• You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
• You must be at least 16 years old to create an account
• One person may maintain only one active account

Account Responsibilities

• You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account
• Keep your contact information current and accurate
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations

4. User Content and Publications

Content Ownership

• You retain ownership of content you submit to the Platform
• By submitting content, you grant us a license to display, distribute, and preserve it
• You represent that you have the right to submit all content you upload
• Published content may be indexed by search engines and academic databases

Content Standards

All user content must:

• Be original work or properly attributed
• Comply with academic integrity standards
• Not infringe on intellectual property rights
• Be relevant to biblical, theological, or related academic fields
• Meet quality standards for academic publication

Prohibited Content

You may not submit content that:

• Is plagiarized or violates copyright
• Contains false or misleading information
• Is defamatory, offensive, or inappropriate
• Violates privacy rights of others
• Contains malicious code or security threats

5. Access Levels and Subscriptions

Access Tiers

• Free Access: Limited access to public domain publications
• Registered Access: Access to member-contributed content
• Premium Access: Full access to all publications and advanced features
• Institutional Access: Multi-user access for educational institutions

Subscription Terms

• Premium subscriptions are billed monthly or annually
• Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled
• Refunds are provided according to our refund policy
• Access levels may be modified with notice

6. Intellectual Property Rights

Platform Rights

• The Platform design, software, and branding are owned by CBAI
• User interfaces and functionality are protected by copyright
• You may not copy, modify, or create derivative works
• All rights not expressly granted are reserved

User Rights

• You retain rights to your original publications
• You may withdraw your content subject to academic citation requirements
• Published works remain available for academic reference
• Attribution requirements apply to all shared content

7. Acceptable Use Policy

Permitted Uses

• Academic research and educational purposes
• Scholarly collaboration and communication
• Personal study and reference
• Citation and fair use in academic work

Prohibited Activities

• Systematic downloading or data scraping
• Commercial redistribution without permission
• Attempting to breach security measures
• Impersonating other users or institutions
• Spamming or unsolicited communications
• Violating any applicable laws or regulations

8. Privacy and Data Protection

Your privacy is important to us. Our collection and use of personal information is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference.

• We collect only necessary information for service provision
• Your data is protected using industry-standard security measures
• You have rights to access, correct, and delete your personal data
• We comply with applicable data protection regulations

9. Termination and Suspension

Account Termination

• You may terminate your account at any time
• We may suspend or terminate accounts for Terms violations
• Published content may remain available for academic purposes
• Premium subscriptions are subject to our refund policy

Effect of Termination

• Access to the Platform will be discontinued
• Personal data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy
• Previously published content may remain for academic integrity
• Outstanding obligations remain in effect

10. Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability

Service Availability

• The Platform is provided "as is" without warranties
• We do not guarantee continuous or error-free operation
• Maintenance and updates may temporarily interrupt service
• Third-party content is not under our direct control

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, CBAI shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, data, or other intangible losses resulting from your use of the Platform.

11. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless CBAI, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses arising from:

• Your use of the Platform
• Your violation of these Terms
• Your violation of any rights of others
• Content you submit to the Platform

12. Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of India, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Resolution Process

• Initial disputes should be addressed through our support channels
• Mediation may be required before legal proceedings
• Legal disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Indian courts
• Academic disputes may be referred to appropriate peer review

13. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will provide notice of material changes by:

• Posting updated Terms on the Platform
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices during login

Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms.

14. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

15. Contact Information

For questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us: