ACE Journal of Addiction

Terms of Use — ACE Journal of Addiction (ACEJA)

Last Updated: June 2026

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the ACE Journal of Addiction (ACEJA) website (www.aceja.org), published by Mak Hill Publications. By accessing this website, submitting a manuscript, or otherwise using our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using this website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to these Terms of Use, along with our Privacy Policy, Publication Ethics Statement, and Copyright and Licensing policy, which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the website.

2. Use of Published Content

Articles published in ACEJA are made available under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0) unless otherwise stated, as described in our Copyright and Licensing policy. You may read, download, copy, share, and adapt published articles for lawful purposes, provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s) and the journal.

The website itself — including its design, layout, logo, branding, navigation structure, and any content not part of a published article (such as editorial commentary, policy pages, or promotional material) — remains the property of Mak Hill Publications and may not be reproduced, copied, or used without prior written permission, except as necessary to read and share published articles under their CC BY 4.0 license.

3. Not Medical or Clinical Advice

Content published in ACE Journal of Addiction (ACEJA) — including research articles, reviews, and case studies concerning depression, anxiety, substance use, addiction, and related conditions — is intended for academic, clinical research, and professional reference purposes only.

It does not constitute medical, psychiatric, or clinical advice, and it is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.

If you are experiencing psychological distress, substance use concerns, or a mental health crisis, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional or a crisis helpline in your region. If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services right away.

4. User Conduct

When using this website or submitting content to the journal, you agree not to:

• Submit false, plagiarized, fabricated, or misleading information
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to editorial systems, reviewer information, or unpublished manuscripts
• Use automated tools to scrape, harvest, or bulk-download website content beyond normal reading and citation use
• Impersonate another individual or misrepresent your affiliation, credentials, or authorship
• Use the website or its content for any unlawful purpose

5. Submission and Account Responsibilities

Authors, reviewers, and editorial contributors are responsible for the accuracy of the information they provide, including contact details, affiliations, and declarations (conflict of interest, ethical approval, authorship, etc.).

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login credentials associated with the submission or review system and for all activity under their account.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

Article Processing Charge payments are handled by our authorized third-party payment associate, Resol Global. Use of their payment services may be subject to their own separate terms.

The website may link to third-party sites, including indexing services (such as Google Scholar and Embase). ACEJA is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of external websites.

7. Intellectual Property Disputes

If you believe content on this website infringes your intellectual property rights, please contact us at editor@aceja.org with details of the material in question. Claims will be reviewed in line with our Copyright and Licensing and Publication Ethics policies.

8. Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. While ACEJA and Mak Hill Publications take reasonable care to ensure published content meets the journal's editorial and peer review standards, we make no warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content, and do not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Mak Hill Publications and ACEJA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of this website or reliance on any published content, including but not limited to reliance on research findings for clinical or personal decision-making.

10. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ACEJA and Mak Hill Publications from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your breach of these Terms, your submitted content, or your misuse of the website.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Oman, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Oman.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms of Use from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

13. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate access to the website or submission system for any user found to be in violation of these Terms, our Publication Ethics Statement, or applicable law.

14. Contact Us

Mak Hill Publications
Office No. 14, Building No. 892, Way No. 63, Al Hail Shumaliya Street, Al Seeb, Muscat 121, Oman
Email: editor@aceja.org
Website: www.aceja.org