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Terms & Conditions • Privacy Policy • Refund & Cancellation Policy
Welcome to World Academic Press. This page outlines the Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Refund & Cancellation Policy governing the use of our website and services. By accessing our website or making a payment, you agree to all terms stated below.
1Business Information
This website is owned and operated by Dr. Saddam Mollah (referred to as "we", "our", or "us").
We provide academic book publishing services and associate membership programs.
2Nature of Services
World Academic Press provides:
- Book publishing services (print and/or digital)
- Editorial and formatting support
- ISBN guidance
- DOI assignment as part of book publishing services
- Associate Membership Program (paid)
- Automated recognition certificate for associate members
* All services are service-based offerings, not physical retail goods except hardcopy of the book.
3Associate Membership
- Users can become Associate Members by paying a nominal fee.
- Membership provides professional recognition and access to publishing-related support.
Certificate Generation
- Upon successful payment, the recognition certificate is generated automatically.
- The certificate is delivered digitally (download/email) instantly or within a short time.
- Users must ensure all details are correct before payment, as certificates are auto-generated.
4Book Publishing
- Authors may submit manuscripts for publishing services.
- As part of the publishing process, we may assist in assigning ISBN & DOI (Digital Object Identifier) to the book or its chapters (if applicable).
- ISBN & DOI assignments are carried out through authorized agencies/partners.
- Important: Once assigned, a DOI is permanent and cannot be modified or cancelled.
- DOI availability depends on the selected publishing package and compliance with requirements.
5Service Agreement
We provide professional book publishing services, including manuscript processing, peer review, editorial evaluation, and publication support.
All submitted manuscripts undergo a review process by our editorial team and peer reviewers. Based on the evaluation, the manuscript may be accepted, revised, or rejected in accordance with our publishing standards.
Step 01
Editing and formatting
Step 02
Publication (print and/or digital)
Step 03
Distribution through available platforms
While we follow a structured review and publication process, we do not guarantee acceptance, indexing, or commercial success of any manuscript. Final outcomes depend on the quality, originality, and compliance of the submitted work.
6Payment Terms
All payments are processed securely through third-party payment gateways (e.g., Cashfree). We do not store any card or banking details.
For Book Publishing Services
- An initial 50% advance payment is required after manuscript acceptance following peer review.
- The remaining 50% must be completed before final production and publication.
- Production will proceed only after full payment.
For Associate Membership
- Full payment is required in advance.
- Recognition certificate is generated automatically upon successful payment.
7Deliverables
Items Included
Delivery Format
Physical: Authors receive printed copies if included in the package.
Digital: Certificates are delivered via email in PDF format.
Timeline
Certificates: Instant after payment.
Publishing: 2–6 weeks.
DOI & Delivery: Varies based on agencies and location.
8No Guarantee Clause
We do not guarantee publication success, indexing, or sales.
DOI assignment depends on external agencies and compliance.
9User Responsibilities
- Provide accurate information for all services.
- Submit original, plagiarism-free content for publication.
- Verify all details before payment (especially for auto-generated items).
10Intellectual Property
Authors: Authors retain ownership of their original work.
Rights Granted: Users grant us rights to process and publish content as part of the selected services.
11Refund & Cancellation Policy
Cancellation
Cancellation is allowed only before service processing begins. Due to instant certificate generation, membership cancellation is generally not possible after payment.
Refund Eligibility
- Duplicate payment occurs.
- Payment successful but service not initiated.
Non-Refundable Cases
- Certificate has been generated automatically.
- Publishing process has started.
- DOI process initiated/completed.
- User entered incorrect details.
- Change of mind after payment.
Refund Processing Timeline: Approved refunds are processed within 7–10 working days.
12Privacy Policy
GDPR CompliantInformation Collected
- Name, email, phone number, address.
- Academic/professional details.
- Manuscripts and submitted content.
Usage
- To provide publishing and membership services.
- To generate certificates.
- To communicate with users.
Data Sharing
We share data only with: Payment gateways, Publishing/DOI partners, and Legal authorities if required.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect user data. Cookies are used solely to improve UX.
User Rights
Users may request access, correction, or deletion of their personal data.
13Limitation of Liability
We are not responsible for:
- Errors due to incorrect user input.
- Third-party delays (publishing tools, DOI agencies).
- Book performance or commercial sales.
14Third-Party Services
We rely on third-party providers for payment processing and publishing-related services. We are not responsible for their independent actions.
15Policy Updates
We may update this policy at any time. All updates will be posted directly on this page and will be effective immediately upon posting.
16Contact Information
Representative
Dr. Saddam Mollah
Email Support
editor@worldacademic.pressPhone
8670781105
Office Address
Garia, Kolkata, 700152
Acceptance
By using our services or making a payment, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to all terms and conditions mentioned above.