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2. Nature of the Platform

OpenMed Research is an international, open-access scholarly publishing platform. We manage the submission, peer review, and publication of academic articles in accordance with best practices set forth by organizations such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE), and other relevant professional bodies.

3. Manuscript Submission and Author Responsibilities

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• The work is original and free of plagiarism.
  
  
• All authors have contributed significantly and approved the final version.
  
  
• The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  
  
• All necessary permissions have been obtained for third-party material.
  
  

Authors retain copyright but grant OpenMed Research a perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide license to publish, distribute, and archive the work under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license unless otherwise stated.

4. Peer Review Process

The peer review process is confidential. Reviewers agree not to disclose manuscript content or use it for personal gain prior to publication. Editors reserve the right to select, assign, and reject reviewers at their discretion. Authors agree to cooperate fully with revision requests and adhere to submission guidelines.

5. Intellectual Property

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6. Acceptable Use

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• Attempt to breach site security or gain unauthorized access.
  
  
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• Use the site for unlawful purposes or violate intellectual property rights.
  
  

7. Disclaimers

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8. Limitation of Liability

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9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify OpenMed Research, its editors, and affiliates against claims resulting from your breach of these Terms or misuse of our services.

10. Changes to Terms

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11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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12. Contact Information

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