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PAYMENT TERMS

These Payment Terms apply to all transactions involving the submission and publication of manuscripts on Hoofddorp Research Center. By submitting a manuscript for publication, you agree to the payment conditions outlined below.

Publication Fees

Certain journals on Hoofddorp Research Center may have publication fees associated with open-access publishing. These fees contribute to the costs of editorial management, peer review, and distribution of the article. The fees may vary depending on the type of publication and journal, and will be clearly communicated during the submission process.

Types of fees include:

  • Article Processing Charges (APC): Fees associated with the publication of articles in open access journals.

  • Additional Charges: Fees for any extra services, such as color illustrations, special formatting, or supplementary material.

Payment Process

Upon submission, authors will be informed about the applicable publication fees. Payments must be made before publication. Accepted payment methods include:

  • Credit and Debit Cards (via secure online payment gateways)

  • Bank Transfers (for large payments)

Please note that all fees must be settled in full before the manuscript is published. Failure to make the payment will result in the manuscript being withdrawn from consideration.

Refunds

Once a manuscript is accepted and the publication process has begun, publication fees are non-refundable. If the manuscript is withdrawn by the author before acceptance or publication, no refund will be issued.

However, in exceptional cases (such as technical errors on our part), Hoofddorp Research Center may provide a partial refund or credit for future publications at its discretion.

Payment Deadlines

Authors must ensure that all publication fees are paid within the timeframes specified by Hoofddorp Research Center. If payment is not received by the deadline, the manuscript may be delayed or withdrawn from the publication process.

Taxes and Additional Charges

The publication fees listed on Hoofddorp Research Center are exclusive of any applicable taxes, custom duties, or other governmental charges. Authors are responsible for ensuring that any such taxes or duties are paid in full in accordance with the regulations of their country.

Fee Waivers and Discounts

Hoofddorp Research Centeroffers fee waivers or discounts for certain authors based on factors such as geographic location, institutional affiliation, or research funding. These discounts are available at the discretion of Hoofddorp Research Center and may be granted on a case-by-case basis.