Welcome to JSTOR ONLINE, a digital publishing platform operated by Europeans24 Media Ltd., based in Zurich, Switzerland. These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of our website (the “Site”), including all content, features, services, and tools provided through the JSTOR ONLINE platform.
By accessing or using JSTOR ONLINE, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you must not use our Site or services.
1. Who We Are
JSTOR ONLINE is a fully independent digital publishing platform that enables users to read, publish, and access scholarly journals and academic content. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or associated with JSTOR.org, ITHAKA, Wiley, SpringerLink, ScienceDirect, SSRN, Sage Journals, Taylor & Francis, or any other academic archive or publishing entity.
The use of the term “JSTOR” in JSTOR ONLINE reflects our journal-centric digital model and does not imply any connection to JSTOR.org or other existing academic repositories.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction to use our services. By using the Site, you represent that you meet these eligibility requirements.
3. Digital-Only Nature
All services provided by JSTOR ONLINE are conducted online. We do not maintain any physical office locations for public access or offer offline services. All content publication, communication, support, and interactions occur digitally via our website or designated communication channels.
4. Intellectual Property Rights
All materials published on JSTOR ONLINE—including articles, abstracts, metadata, layouts, and user-generated content—are protected under international copyright, trademark, and intellectual property laws.
- Users retain copyright to content they submit or publish unless otherwise agreed upon.
- JSTOR ONLINE reserves the right to archive, display, and distribute published works as per the terms of submission and applicable license (e.g., Creative Commons or proprietary licenses).
Unauthorized use, copying, or distribution of content published on JSTOR ONLINE is strictly prohibited.
5. User Conduct
By using JSTOR ONLINE, you agree not to:
- Submit false, misleading, plagiarized, or defamatory content;
- Infringe on the intellectual property rights of others;
- Attempt to reverse-engineer, hack, or compromise the security of our systems;
- Use automated tools (bots, scrapers, crawlers) to harvest data from the Site without written permission;
- Disrupt or interfere with the functioning of the platform.
Violation of these rules may result in suspension or termination of your access to the Site and services.
6. Publishing Terms
Authors submitting content for publication must ensure that:
- They own the rights to the work or have obtained all necessary permissions.
- The work is original and has not been published elsewhere unless stated clearly.
- Proper citations and references are included as per academic standards.
JSTOR ONLINE reserves the right to reject, edit, or retract content that violates our editorial or ethical guidelines.
7. Third-Party Links and Content
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites, academic platforms, or external services for reference or citation. These links are provided for convenience only.
JSTOR ONLINE does not endorse or take responsibility for the accuracy, reliability, or legality of content on third-party websites.
8. Disclaimer of Affiliation
To avoid any confusion, we reiterate:
JSTOR ONLINE is not affiliated with JSTOR.org or ITHAKA. We do not have any collaboration, legal relationship, or business connection with JSTOR.org or any other entities such as Wiley, SpringerLink, SSRN, ScienceDirect, Taylor & Francis, or Sage Journals.
Our platform operates independently and is managed solely by Europeans24 Media Ltd.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, JSTOR ONLINE and Europeans24 Media Ltd. shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your access to or use of, or inability to access or use, the services.
This includes, but is not limited to, loss of data, loss of profit, or business interruption.
10. Privacy
Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with Swiss and international data protection laws.
11. Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law
These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Switzerland. Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Zurich.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms, or wish to report a violation, please contact us at:
📧 Email: support@jstoronline.org
🏢 Mailing Address (for legal matters only):
Europeans24 Media Ltd.
Zurich, Switzerland