Disclaimer and Copyright Policy

Disclaimer

The content published in the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies reflects the research, analyses, and opinions of the respective authors. These views do not necessarily represent those of the journal, its editorial board, reviewers, or the publisher, Imaginative Ink Publications.

Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy, quality, and integrity of the publication process, the journal does not take responsibility for:

  • Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the published manuscripts

  • Interpretations or conclusions drawn by the authors

  • Decisions or actions taken based on the information contained in the articles

Readers are encouraged to exercise academic judgment, verify critical information, and consult additional scholarly sources where appropriate.

The journal does not endorse, validate, or guarantee the authenticity of any data, claims, or findings presented in the articles.
Use of information from this journal is at the reader’s sole discretion, and the journal shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from such use.

Copyright Policy

1. Copyright Ownership

Authors retain full copyright of their work upon publication.
By submitting a manuscript to the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive license to publish, distribute, archive, and disseminate their work through the journal’s website and associated platforms.

2. Open Access Licensing

All articles are published under an open access model to promote global visibility and access to scholarly research.

The journal uses the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits:

  • Unrestricted use, sharing, and reproduction of the work

  • Adaptation and distribution by others

  • Mandatory acknowledgment of the original authors and the journal

This license enables maximum dissemination and use of published research while ensuring proper attribution.

3. Author Responsibilities

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • Their manuscript is original and does not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights

  • Necessary permissions have been obtained for third-party materials such as images, figures, tables, or datasets

  • Their work adheres to ethical and legal standards of scholarly publishing

Any violation of copyright laws or ethical standards is the sole responsibility of the author(s).

4. Journal Rights

The IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies reserves the right to revise or update its copyright, licensing, and open access policies as required.

Any modifications will be published on the journal’s website and communicated to authors as part of the editorial policy updates.

By submitting and publishing with the IIP International Journal of Commerce & Business Management Studies, authors and readers acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to abide by this Disclaimer and Copyright Policy.