Last updated: 24/02/2025
In compliance with Article 10 of Law 34/2002 on Information Society Services and Electronic Commerce (LSSICE), the following information is provided to users:
Corporate name: Research Agora Collective, SL
Registered address: Calle Mendoza 2: 29002, Málaga
Email: info@researchagora.com
Website: www.researchagora.com
(No registration details are provided.)
Research Agora Collective, SL (hereinafter, the “Provider”) makes available to users this document, which governs access to and use of the website www.researchagora.com (hereinafter, the “Website”). This Legal Notice is intended to comply with the obligations set forth in the LSSICE and to inform users about the conditions of use of the Website.
Through the Website, the Provider facilitates access to various services and content, including the publication of reproducibility reports and the peer review process. Access to the Website is free, except for payments associated with publication or institutional subscription. The fees for an institutional subscription are negotiable and agreed directly with the institution.
Any person accessing this Website assumes the status of “User” and, by doing so, fully and unconditionally accepts all the provisions contained in this Legal Notice as well as any other applicable legal regulations. Users are advised to read this Legal Notice carefully every time they access the Website, as the Provider reserves the right to modify it without prior notice; publication on the Website shall be deemed sufficient notification.
2.1. Free access and paid services
Access and use of the Website are free of charge.
Payments are applicable only for “Marble” publication or when an Institutional Subscription is in place, with fees to be determined by agreement between the Provider and the institution.
2.2. Registration and Accuracy of information
For certain services, Users may be required to register via online forms, providing accurate, authentic, and up-to-date information.
Users must expressly affirm the truthfulness, authenticity, ownership, and exclusivity of the content they upload.
Users are solely responsible for any false or inaccurate declarations and for any harm such misinformation may cause to the Provider or third parties.
2.3. Proper use of the Website
Users agree to use the Website in accordance with applicable laws, this Legal Notice, and accepted social and ethical norms.
The Website must not be used for unlawful purposes, to infringe the rights or interests of third parties, or to disrupt or impair the normal functioning of the Provider’s computer systems.
All content published on the Website—including but not limited to texts, graphics, logos, images, and programming—is the property of the Provider or third parties who have granted permission for its use and is protected by intellectual and industrial property laws.
All published content is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution).
By submitting content, authors assume full legal responsibility for owning or having obtained the appropriate licenses for all third-party materials included in their submission.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, of any content from the Website requires prior written authorization from the Provider.
The Website may use cookies to ensure proper functionality and to improve navigation. Cookies used are temporary and serve only essential functions for the Website’s operation. For further information, please refer to the Provider’s Cookie Policy.
The Website may contain links or references to third-party websites or content. The Provider does not exercise control over such content and, accordingly, assumes no responsibility for it. The inclusion of these links does not imply the Provider’s endorsement of the linked content. Should a User identify content they consider inappropriate, they are encouraged to notify the Provider through the contact channels provided.
The Provider is committed to complying with applicable data protection regulations. For details on how personal data is collected, stored, and protected—as well as Users’ rights regarding data deletion—please refer to our Privacy Policy, which is provided separately.
The Provider disclaims any responsibility for information published on the Website when such information has been manipulated or introduced by third parties.
The Provider does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the Website and reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue services without prior notice.
In no event shall the Provider be liable for any damages or losses arising from the misuse of the Website or for any issues beyond its control (including, but not limited to, cyber-attacks, natural disasters, or governmental restrictions).
Any contractual or non-contractual relationship established between the User and third parties through links provided on the Website is the sole responsibility of the User.
Indemnification: Users agree to indemnify and hold the Provider harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from their submitted content or use of the Website.
Force Majeure: The Provider shall not be liable for failure to perform obligations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, including cyber-attacks, natural disasters, or governmental restrictions.
CC Licensing Complicance: External links in reports are allowed, but the Provider is not liable for third-party content. Users must ensure that all linked materials comply with applicable copyright and licensing requirements, including adherence to the CC BY 4.0 license where applicable.
This Legal Notice is governed by Spanish and European law.
Any disputes arising from the use of the Website shall be resolved exclusively by the courts of Málaga, Spain.
Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of these Terms prevails.
For any queries or claims regarding this Legal Notice, Users may contact the Provider via email at info@researchagora.com.
Read the Spanish Version of this Legal Notics
