Refund Policy

Introduction

The "Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review" (CJSSR) is committed to providing a fair and transparent refund policy for all authors who submit manuscripts for publication. This policy outlines the circumstances under which a refund may be issued and the procedures for requesting one.

Refundable Fees

  • Submission Fee: The submission fee is fully refundable if your manuscript is rejected for editorial reasons before peer review.
  • Publication Fee: The publication fee is refundable if your manuscript is withdrawn before the final publication stage (e.g., before copyediting and typesetting).
  • Additional Fees: Any additional fees, such as open access fees or language editing services, may be refundable depending on the specific circumstances. Please refer to the specific service agreement for details.

Non-Refundable Fees

  • Publication Fee: The publication fee is non-refundable if your manuscript is accepted for publication and published in the journal.
  • Administrative Fees: Processing fees, late fees, and other administrative fees are non-refundable.

Reasons for Refund

A refund may be issued in the following circumstances:

  • Manuscript Rejection: Your manuscript is rejected for editorial reasons before peer review.
  • Withdrawal of Manuscript: You withdraw your manuscript before the final publication stage.
  • Journal Error: The journal makes a technical error that prevents the publication of your manuscript.
  • Duplicate Payment: You are charged twice for the same submission or publication fee.

Requesting a Refund

To request a refund, please submit a written request to the CJSSR editorial office via email at [insert email address]. Your request should include the following information:

  • Your name and contact information
  • The title of your manuscript
  • The date you submitted your manuscript
  • The reason for your refund request
  • Any relevant supporting documentation (e.g., email confirmation of payment)

Refund Processing Time

Refunds will be processed within 30 days of receiving your request. The refund will be issued to the original payment method used for the submission or publication fee.