Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using Reference Analyzer ("the Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

Reference Analyzer is a web-based tool that analyzes academic reference lists and matches journal names against established ranking databases (VHB-JOURQUAL, ABDC, FT50, and UTD24). The Service is provided free of charge.

3. Use of Service

3.1 Permitted Use

You may use the Service for:

• Personal academic research and analysis
• Educational purposes
• Professional academic work
• Institutional research support

3.2 Prohibited Use

You agree not to:

• Use the Service for any illegal purpose
• Attempt to reverse engineer or copy the Service
• Upload malicious files or code
• Overload our servers with excessive requests
• Resell or commercially exploit the Service
• Violate intellectual property rights

4. Intellectual Property

The Service, including its original content, features, and functionality, is owned by Reference Analyzer and is protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

The ranking databases (VHB, ABDC, FT50, UTD24) are provided by their respective organizations and are subject to their own terms and conditions.

5. User Content

Any reference lists or documents you upload are processed client-side in your browser and are not stored on our servers. You retain all rights to your content.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND.

We do not warrant that:

• The Service will be uninterrupted or error-free
• Results will be 100% accurate
• All journals will be found in the databases
• The ranking data is current or complete

You use the Service at your own risk and should verify important results independently.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, OR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, WHETHER INCURRED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR ANY LOSS OF DATA, USE, GOODWILL, OR OTHER INTANGIBLE LOSSES.

8. Accuracy and Reliability

While we strive for accuracy, journal rankings and matches are provided for informational purposes only. The Service uses fuzzy matching algorithms which may produce false positives or miss some journals. Always verify critical information independently.

9. Third-Party Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.

10. Modifications to Service

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service at any time without notice. We may also update these terms periodically.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction - Update This], without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

12. Contact Information

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13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.