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Last updated: 24/02/2025

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Welcome to Research Agora, a digital platform dedicated to fostering scientific collaboration by enabling researchers to submit and peer-review short original reports that are currently considered 'unpublishable' due to a partial overlap with published scientific articles or negative results, among others. Research Agora is committed to reducing research waste while enhancing reproducibility. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our platform and services. By accessing or using Research Agora, you agree to these Terms.

  1. Definitions

"Platform" refers to the Research Agora website and associated services.
  • "User" refers to any individual using the platform, including authors, reviewers, and visitors.
  • "Marble" refers to an independent research report that is linked to an original research article. Each Marble is authored by users and undergoes peer review before publication on the Platform.
  • "Author" refers to a user who submits a Marble for peer review and publication.
  • "Reviewer" refers to a user who assesses submitted Marbles.
  • "Corresponding Author/Reviewer" refers to the designated team member responsible for submission, payment, and token allocation.
  • "Tokens" refers to platform credits earned through peer review and redeemable for publication discounts. Tokens may also be used for additional services within Research Agora in the future.
  • "Institutional Subscription" refers to a payment model where institutions cover the cost of publication for their affiliated researchers through a monthly or yearly fee.

  1. User roles and responsibilities

2.1. Authors
  • Authors are fully responsible for the content in the Marbles they submit.
  • Authors must provide accurate, original, and ethically compliant Marbles.
  • Marbles must comply with copyright laws, ensuring proper attribution of third-party materials.
  • The Corresponding Author is responsible for payment, submission, and communication with Research Agora.
  • Authors confirm that all third-party content used in their submissions is appropriately licensed and cited.
  • If the author's institution has an Institutional Subscription, the publication fee will be covered by the institution, and no additional payment will be required from the author.
2.2. Reviewers
  • Reviewers must provide fair, unbiased, and constructive reviews.
  • Institutional email verification is mandatory for registration.
  • The Corresponding Reviewer is responsible for token management.
  • Failure to complete accepted reviews without justification may result in penalties.
  • If a reviewer fails to complete a review after acceptance, they will receive a warning and a 20-token deduction. Upon repeated unjustified offenses, they will be removed from the reviewer pool.
2.3. Research Agora
  • Research Agora verifies identities and academic credentials before author submissions and reviewer assignments.

  1. Data protection (GDPR compliance)

  • Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.
  • Users may request data deletion in compliance with GDPR.
  • Research Agora is not liable for third-party data breaches beyond our control.

  1. Intellectual property and licensing

  • All published content is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution).
  • By submitting content, authors accept full legal responsibility for owning or having appropriate licensing of all third-party materials included in their submission.
  • Research Agora is not liable for copyright infringement in user-submitted content.

  1. Peer review process and disputes

  • After a Marble submission, Research Agora requests three reviewers from its pool of registered users.
  • Matchmaking is based on the field of expertise.
  • Peer review is double-blind until publication to reduce potential conflict of interest.
  • Authors may respond to reviewer comments before publication in an additional revision round.
  • A Marble is published only upon receiving a majority of positive reviews.
  • Upon publication, reviewers' names are published alongside the Marble. Their review comments are also published but are not directly linked to their names to ensure parallel transparency and constructive criticism.
  • If a dispute arises regarding a review, an additional reviewer will be assigned to re-evaluate the Marble.
  • Research Agora holds the final decision in case of disputes.

  1. Payment and refunds

  • Publication fee: €250 per Marble (payable only after acceptance). Covered by the Corresponding Author or through an Institutional Subscription.
  • Payment via bank transfer (invoice-based).
  • Token-based discounts:
    • 100 tokens = free Marble publication.
    • 70 tokens = 50% discount.
    • 40 tokens = 25% discount.
  • The first review (upon completion) grant the Corresponding Reviewer 100 tokens.
  • Each subsequent review grants 10 tokens to the Corresponding Reviewer (only upon completion).
  • Tokens cannot be pooled for multiple submissions or by multiple authors.
  • No refunds for retracted Marbles. Authors bear full responsibility for content integrity.

  1. Account suspensions and misconduct

  • Reviewers with multiple unresolved complaints from diverse researchers in different institutions may be suspended.
  • Users will receive warnings before suspension.
  • Corresponding authors can have up to three submissions under revision simultaneously. However, upon completion of a revision process, authors with outstanding payments cannot submit new Marbles unless covered by an Institutional Subscription.
  • Appeals will be reviewed by Research Agora's internal team.

  1. Liability and disclaimers

  • Research Agora is not responsible for plagiarism, data fabrication or unethical research.
  • Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy and originality of their content, including ensuring compliance with ethical research standards and legal requirements. Any issues arising from misrepresentation, data fabrication, or plagiarism remain the sole responsibility of the author.
  • Service availability is not guaranteed, and technical issues may occur. Our efforts are dedicated to improving the user experience, and any such issues will be addressed as promptly as possible. Please report any technical difficulties to feedback@researchagora.com.
  • External links in Marbles are allowed, but Research Agora is not liable for third-party content. Authors must ensure that all linked materials comply with appropriate copyright and licensing requirements, including adherence to Creative Commons (CC) licensing where applicable.
  • Indemnification Clause: Users agree to indemnify and hold Research Agora harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from their submitted content or use of the platform.
  • Force Majeure Clause: Research Agora is not liable for failure to perform obligations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to cyberattacks, natural disasters, or governmental restrictions.

  1. Jurisdiction and dispute resolution

  • These Terms are governed by Spanish and European law.
  • Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Málaga, Spain.
  • Users are encouraged to seek mediation/arbitration before pursuing legal proceedings.
  • Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of these Terms prevails.

  1. Accessibility and compliance

  • Research Agora is committed to WCAG-compliant accessibility.
  • Users needing accommodations should contact feedback@researchagora.com.

  1. Updates and notifications

  • Research Agora reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
  • Users will be notified of significant changes via platform announcements.
For further inquiries, contact feedback@researchagora.com.
Thank you for being part of Research Agora's mission to enhance scientific collaboration!

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 24/02/2025

EN

ES

Welcome to Research Agora, a digital platform dedicated to fostering scientific collaboration by enabling researchers to submit and peer-review short original reports that are currently considered 'unpublishable' due to a partial overlap with published scientific articles or negative results, among others. Research Agora is committed to reducing research waste while enhancing reproducibility. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our platform and services. By accessing or using Research Agora, you agree to these Terms.

  1. Definitions

"Platform" refers to the Research Agora website and associated services.
  • "User" refers to any individual using the platform, including authors, reviewers, and visitors.
  • "Marble" refers to an independent research report that is linked to an original research article. Each Marble is authored by users and undergoes peer review before publication on the Platform.
  • "Author" refers to a user who submits a Marble for peer review and publication.
  • "Reviewer" refers to a user who assesses submitted Marbles.
  • "Corresponding Author/Reviewer" refers to the designated team member responsible for submission, payment, and token allocation.
  • "Tokens" refers to platform credits earned through peer review and redeemable for publication discounts. Tokens may also be used for additional services within Research Agora in the future.
  • "Institutional Subscription" refers to a payment model where institutions cover the cost of publication for their affiliated researchers through a monthly or yearly fee.

  1. User roles and responsibilities

2.1. Authors
  • Authors are fully responsible for the content in the Marbles they submit.
  • Authors must provide accurate, original, and ethically compliant Marbles.
  • Marbles must comply with copyright laws, ensuring proper attribution of third-party materials.
  • The Corresponding Author is responsible for payment, submission, and communication with Research Agora.
  • Authors confirm that all third-party content used in their submissions is appropriately licensed and cited.
  • If the author's institution has an Institutional Subscription, the publication fee will be covered by the institution, and no additional payment will be required from the author.
2.2. Reviewers
  • Reviewers must provide fair, unbiased, and constructive reviews.
  • Institutional email verification is mandatory for registration.
  • The Corresponding Reviewer is responsible for token management.
  • Failure to complete accepted reviews without justification may result in penalties.
  • If a reviewer fails to complete a review after acceptance, they will receive a warning and a 20-token deduction. Upon repeated unjustified offenses, they will be removed from the reviewer pool.
2.3. Research Agora
  • Research Agora verifies identities and academic credentials before author submissions and reviewer assignments.

  1. Data protection (GDPR compliance)

  • Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.
  • Users may request data deletion in compliance with GDPR.
  • Research Agora is not liable for third-party data breaches beyond our control.

  1. Intellectual property and licensing

  • All published content is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution).
  • By submitting content, authors accept full legal responsibility for owning or having appropriate licensing of all third-party materials included in their submission.
  • Research Agora is not liable for copyright infringement in user-submitted content.

  1. Peer review process and disputes

  • After a Marble submission, Research Agora requests three reviewers from its pool of registered users.
  • Matchmaking is based on the field of expertise.
  • Peer review is double-blind until publication to reduce potential conflict of interest.
  • Authors may respond to reviewer comments before publication in an additional revision round.
  • A Marble is published only upon receiving a majority of positive reviews.
  • Upon publication, reviewers' names are published alongside the Marble. Their review comments are also published but are not directly linked to their names to ensure parallel transparency and constructive criticism.
  • If a dispute arises regarding a review, an additional reviewer will be assigned to re-evaluate the Marble.
  • Research Agora holds the final decision in case of disputes.

  1. Payment and refunds

  • Publication fee: €250 per Marble (payable only after acceptance). Covered by the Corresponding Author or through an Institutional Subscription.
  • Payment via bank transfer (invoice-based).
  • Token-based discounts:
    • 100 tokens = free Marble publication.
    • 70 tokens = 50% discount.
    • 40 tokens = 25% discount.
  • The first review (upon completion) grant the Corresponding Reviewer 100 tokens.
  • Each subsequent review grants 10 tokens to the Corresponding Reviewer (only upon completion).
  • Tokens cannot be pooled for multiple submissions or by multiple authors.
  • No refunds for retracted Marbles. Authors bear full responsibility for content integrity.

  1. Account suspensions and misconduct

  • Reviewers with multiple unresolved complaints from diverse researchers in different institutions may be suspended.
  • Users will receive warnings before suspension.
  • Corresponding authors can have up to three submissions under revision simultaneously. However, upon completion of a revision process, authors with outstanding payments cannot submit new Marbles unless covered by an Institutional Subscription.
  • Appeals will be reviewed by Research Agora's internal team.

  1. Liability and disclaimers

  • Research Agora is not responsible for plagiarism, data fabrication or unethical research.
  • Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy and originality of their content, including ensuring compliance with ethical research standards and legal requirements. Any issues arising from misrepresentation, data fabrication, or plagiarism remain the sole responsibility of the author.
  • Service availability is not guaranteed, and technical issues may occur. Our efforts are dedicated to improving the user experience, and any such issues will be addressed as promptly as possible. Please report any technical difficulties to feedback@researchagora.com.
  • External links in Marbles are allowed, but Research Agora is not liable for third-party content. Authors must ensure that all linked materials comply with appropriate copyright and licensing requirements, including adherence to Creative Commons (CC) licensing where applicable.
  • Indemnification Clause: Users agree to indemnify and hold Research Agora harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from their submitted content or use of the platform.
  • Force Majeure Clause: Research Agora is not liable for failure to perform obligations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to cyberattacks, natural disasters, or governmental restrictions.

  1. Jurisdiction and dispute resolution

  • These Terms are governed by Spanish and European law.
  • Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Málaga, Spain.
  • Users are encouraged to seek mediation/arbitration before pursuing legal proceedings.
  • Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of these Terms prevails.

  1. Accessibility and compliance

  • Research Agora is committed to WCAG-compliant accessibility.
  • Users needing accommodations should contact feedback@researchagora.com.

  1. Updates and notifications

  • Research Agora reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
  • Users will be notified of significant changes via platform announcements.
For further inquiries, contact feedback@researchagora.com.
Thank you for being part of Research Agora's mission to enhance scientific collaboration!

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: 24/02/2025

EN

ES

Welcome to Research Agora, a digital platform dedicated to fostering scientific collaboration by enabling researchers to submit and peer-review short original reports that are currently considered 'unpublishable' due to a partial overlap with published scientific articles or negative results, among others. Research Agora is committed to reducing research waste while enhancing reproducibility. These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of our platform and services. By accessing or using Research Agora, you agree to these Terms.

  1. Definitions

"Platform" refers to the Research Agora website and associated services.
  • "User" refers to any individual using the platform, including authors, reviewers, and visitors.
  • "Marble" refers to an independent research report that is linked to an original research article. Each Marble is authored by users and undergoes peer review before publication on the Platform.
  • "Author" refers to a user who submits a Marble for peer review and publication.
  • "Reviewer" refers to a user who assesses submitted Marbles.
  • "Corresponding Author/Reviewer" refers to the designated team member responsible for submission, payment, and token allocation.
  • "Tokens" refers to platform credits earned through peer review and redeemable for publication discounts. Tokens may also be used for additional services within Research Agora in the future.
  • "Institutional Subscription" refers to a payment model where institutions cover the cost of publication for their affiliated researchers through a monthly or yearly fee.

  1. User roles and responsibilities

2.1. Authors
  • Authors are fully responsible for the content in the Marbles they submit.
  • Authors must provide accurate, original, and ethically compliant Marbles.
  • Marbles must comply with copyright laws, ensuring proper attribution of third-party materials.
  • The Corresponding Author is responsible for payment, submission, and communication with Research Agora.
  • Authors confirm that all third-party content used in their submissions is appropriately licensed and cited.
  • If the author's institution has an Institutional Subscription, the publication fee will be covered by the institution, and no additional payment will be required from the author.
2.2. Reviewers
  • Reviewers must provide fair, unbiased, and constructive reviews.
  • Institutional email verification is mandatory for registration.
  • The Corresponding Reviewer is responsible for token management.
  • Failure to complete accepted reviews without justification may result in penalties.
  • If a reviewer fails to complete a review after acceptance, they will receive a warning and a 20-token deduction. Upon repeated unjustified offenses, they will be removed from the reviewer pool.
2.3. Research Agora
  • Research Agora verifies identities and academic credentials before author submissions and reviewer assignments.

  1. Data protection (GDPR compliance)

  • Personal data is processed in accordance with GDPR and our Privacy Policy.
  • Users may request data deletion in compliance with GDPR.
  • Research Agora is not liable for third-party data breaches beyond our control.

  1. Intellectual property and licensing

  • All published content is licensed under CC BY 4.0 (Creative Commons Attribution).
  • By submitting content, authors accept full legal responsibility for owning or having appropriate licensing of all third-party materials included in their submission.
  • Research Agora is not liable for copyright infringement in user-submitted content.

  1. Peer review process and disputes

  • After a Marble submission, Research Agora requests three reviewers from its pool of registered users.
  • Matchmaking is based on the field of expertise.
  • Peer review is double-blind until publication to reduce potential conflict of interest.
  • Authors may respond to reviewer comments before publication in an additional revision round.
  • A Marble is published only upon receiving a majority of positive reviews.
  • Upon publication, reviewers' names are published alongside the Marble. Their review comments are also published but are not directly linked to their names to ensure parallel transparency and constructive criticism.
  • If a dispute arises regarding a review, an additional reviewer will be assigned to re-evaluate the Marble.
  • Research Agora holds the final decision in case of disputes.

  1. Payment and refunds

  • Publication fee: €250 per Marble (payable only after acceptance). Covered by the Corresponding Author or through an Institutional Subscription.
  • Payment via bank transfer (invoice-based).
  • Token-based discounts:
    • 100 tokens = free Marble publication.
    • 70 tokens = 50% discount.
    • 40 tokens = 25% discount.
  • The first review (upon completion) grant the Corresponding Reviewer 100 tokens.
  • Each subsequent review grants 10 tokens to the Corresponding Reviewer (only upon completion).
  • Tokens cannot be pooled for multiple submissions or by multiple authors.
  • No refunds for retracted Marbles. Authors bear full responsibility for content integrity.

  1. Account suspensions and misconduct

  • Reviewers with multiple unresolved complaints from diverse researchers in different institutions may be suspended.
  • Users will receive warnings before suspension.
  • Corresponding authors can have up to three submissions under revision simultaneously. However, upon completion of a revision process, authors with outstanding payments cannot submit new Marbles unless covered by an Institutional Subscription.
  • Appeals will be reviewed by Research Agora's internal team.

  1. Liability and disclaimers

  • Research Agora is not responsible for plagiarism, data fabrication or unethical research.
  • Authors are solely responsible for the accuracy and originality of their content, including ensuring compliance with ethical research standards and legal requirements. Any issues arising from misrepresentation, data fabrication, or plagiarism remain the sole responsibility of the author.
  • Service availability is not guaranteed, and technical issues may occur. Our efforts are dedicated to improving the user experience, and any such issues will be addressed as promptly as possible. Please report any technical difficulties to feedback@researchagora.com.
  • External links in Marbles are allowed, but Research Agora is not liable for third-party content. Authors must ensure that all linked materials comply with appropriate copyright and licensing requirements, including adherence to Creative Commons (CC) licensing where applicable.
  • Indemnification Clause: Users agree to indemnify and hold Research Agora harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, or expenses arising from their submitted content or use of the platform.
  • Force Majeure Clause: Research Agora is not liable for failure to perform obligations due to unforeseen circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to cyberattacks, natural disasters, or governmental restrictions.

  1. Jurisdiction and dispute resolution

  • These Terms are governed by Spanish and European law.
  • Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Málaga, Spain.
  • Users are encouraged to seek mediation/arbitration before pursuing legal proceedings.
  • Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of these Terms prevails.

  1. Accessibility and compliance

  • Research Agora is committed to WCAG-compliant accessibility.
  • Users needing accommodations should contact feedback@researchagora.com.

  1. Updates and notifications

  • Research Agora reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time.
  • Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
  • Users will be notified of significant changes via platform announcements.
For further inquiries, contact feedback@researchagora.com.
Thank you for being part of Research Agora's mission to enhance scientific collaboration!

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/02/2025

Effective date: 20/02/2025

EN

ES

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Research Agora Collective SL, Calle Mendoza 2, 29002, Málaga, Spain, email: info@researchagora.com, phone: +34687178993 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page. In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of this Privacy Policy prevails.

Information we collect:

We will collect and process the following personal information about you:
  • Name
  • Email
  • Work affiliation
  • Fields of expertise
  • Information provided for submissions or peer reviews as stated in our guidelines.

How we use your information:

We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:
  • Marketing/ Promotional (with your prior consent)
  • Creating user account
  • Customer feedback collection
  • Enforce T&C
  • Processing payment
  • Support
  • Administration info
  • Manage customer order
  • Dispute resolution
  • Manage user account
If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.

How we share your information:

We will not transfer your personal information to any third party without seeking your consent, except in limited circumstances as described below:
  • Analytics
  • Data collection & process
We require such third party’s to use the personal information we transfer to them only for the purpose for which it was transferred and not to retain it for longer than is required for fulfilling the said purpose.
We may also disclose your personal information for the following: (1) to comply with applicable law, regulation, court order or other legal process; (2) to enforce your agreements with us, including this Privacy Policy; or (3) to respond to claims that your use of the Service violates any third-party rights. If the Service or our company is merged or acquired with another company, your information will be one of the assets that is transferred to the new owner.

Retention of your information:

We will retain your personal information with us for 90 days to 2 years after users terminate their accounts or for as long as we need it to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.

Your Rights:

Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at info@researchagora.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
You may opt-out of direct marketing communications or the profiling we carry out for marketing purposes by writing to us at info@researchagora.com or by clicking on the Unsuscribe button in our emails.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.

Cookies Etc.

To learn more about how we use these and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Security

The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

Third party links & use of your information:

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Grievance / Data Protection Officer:

If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at Research Agora Collective SL, Calle Mendoza 2, 9-2, email: info@researchagora.com. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/02/2025

Effective date: 20/02/2025

EN

ES

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Research Agora Collective SL, Calle Mendoza 2, 29002, Málaga, Spain, email: info@researchagora.com, phone: +34687178993 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page. In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of this Privacy Policy prevails.

Information we collect:

We will collect and process the following personal information about you:
  • Name
  • Email
  • Work affiliation
  • Fields of expertise
  • Information provided for submissions or peer reviews as stated in our guidelines.

How we use your information:

We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:
  • Marketing/ Promotional (with your prior consent)
  • Creating user account
  • Customer feedback collection
  • Enforce T&C
  • Processing payment
  • Support
  • Administration info
  • Manage customer order
  • Dispute resolution
  • Manage user account
If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.

How we share your information:

We will not transfer your personal information to any third party without seeking your consent, except in limited circumstances as described below:
  • Analytics
  • Data collection & process
We require such third party’s to use the personal information we transfer to them only for the purpose for which it was transferred and not to retain it for longer than is required for fulfilling the said purpose.
We may also disclose your personal information for the following: (1) to comply with applicable law, regulation, court order or other legal process; (2) to enforce your agreements with us, including this Privacy Policy; or (3) to respond to claims that your use of the Service violates any third-party rights. If the Service or our company is merged or acquired with another company, your information will be one of the assets that is transferred to the new owner.

Retention of your information:

We will retain your personal information with us for 90 days to 2 years after users terminate their accounts or for as long as we need it to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.

Your Rights:

Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at info@researchagora.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
You may opt-out of direct marketing communications or the profiling we carry out for marketing purposes by writing to us at info@researchagora.com or by clicking on the Unsuscribe button in our emails.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.

Cookies Etc.

To learn more about how we use these and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Security

The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

Third party links & use of your information:

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Grievance / Data Protection Officer:

If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at Research Agora Collective SL, Calle Mendoza 2, 9-2, email: info@researchagora.com. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.

Privacy Policy Generated By CookieYes.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: 20/02/2025

Effective date: 20/02/2025

EN

ES

This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Research Agora Collective SL, Calle Mendoza 2, 29002, Málaga, Spain, email: info@researchagora.com, phone: +34687178993 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page. In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of this Privacy Policy prevails.

Information we collect:

We will collect and process the following personal information about you:
  • Name
  • Email
  • Work affiliation
  • Fields of expertise
  • Information provided for submissions or peer reviews as stated in our guidelines.

How we use your information:

We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:
  • Marketing/ Promotional (with your prior consent)
  • Creating user account
  • Customer feedback collection
  • Enforce T&C
  • Processing payment
  • Support
  • Administration info
  • Manage customer order
  • Dispute resolution
  • Manage user account
If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.

How we share your information:

We will not transfer your personal information to any third party without seeking your consent, except in limited circumstances as described below:
  • Analytics
  • Data collection & process
We require such third party’s to use the personal information we transfer to them only for the purpose for which it was transferred and not to retain it for longer than is required for fulfilling the said purpose.
We may also disclose your personal information for the following: (1) to comply with applicable law, regulation, court order or other legal process; (2) to enforce your agreements with us, including this Privacy Policy; or (3) to respond to claims that your use of the Service violates any third-party rights. If the Service or our company is merged or acquired with another company, your information will be one of the assets that is transferred to the new owner.

Retention of your information:

We will retain your personal information with us for 90 days to 2 years after users terminate their accounts or for as long as we need it to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.

Your Rights:

Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at info@researchagora.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
You may opt-out of direct marketing communications or the profiling we carry out for marketing purposes by writing to us at info@researchagora.com or by clicking on the Unsuscribe button in our emails.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.

Cookies Etc.

To learn more about how we use these and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Security

The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

Third party links & use of your information:

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Grievance / Data Protection Officer:

If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at Research Agora Collective SL, Calle Mendoza 2, 9-2, email: info@researchagora.com. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20/02/2025

Effective date: 20/02/2025

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What are cookies?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.

How do we use cookies?

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

Types of Cookies we use

Manage cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of this Cookie policy prevails.

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20/02/2025

Effective date: 20/02/2025

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ES

What are cookies?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.

How do we use cookies?

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

Types of Cookies we use

Manage cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of this Cookie policy prevails.

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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20/02/2025

Effective date: 20/02/2025

EN

ES

What are cookies?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.

How do we use cookies?

As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.

The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.

Types of Cookies we use

Manage cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the above button. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.
Governing Language: In case of discrepancies between translations, the Spanish version of this Cookie policy prevails.

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