Terms of Service

By accessing or using JournAI, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the service.

1. Description of Service

JournAI is a free AI-powered journal recommendation engine that helps researchers find suitable academic journals for their manuscripts. We use machine learning models and aggregated public data to provide journal similarity scores, credibility assessments, and field-based recommendations.

2. Data Sources and Accuracy

The information displayed in JournAI is sourced from third-party databases including OpenAlex, Crossref, DOAJ, and COPE. While we strive to keep data current and accurate, we cannot guarantee that all information is complete, up-to-date, or error-free. Users should verify critical information through official sources before making publishing decisions.

3. Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use the service for any unlawful purpose
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
• Interfere with or disrupt the service
• Scrape or harvest data in bulk without permission
• Submit false or misleading information
• Use automated tools to overload the service

4. Intellectual Property

The JournAI name, logo, and original content (including AI models and recommendation algorithms) are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws. Data sourced from third parties remains the property of the respective data providers. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from our content without permission.

5. AI Recommendations Disclaimer

JournAI provides AI-generated recommendations as a research aid only. These recommendations do not constitute professional advice. We do not guarantee acceptance by any journal, and users are solely responsible for their publishing decisions. The similarity scores, credibility assessments, and field classifications are algorithmic outputs that should be used as one factor among many in your decision-making process.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

JournAI is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or that defects will be corrected. Your use of the service is at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, JournAI and its operators shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service, including but not limited to decisions made based on the information or recommendations provided.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on the service. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these Terms or the use of JournAI shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Sweden.

10. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us at support@journai.info