Terms and Conditions

Welcome to Virtual Research Consultancy. By accessing or using our website and services, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms and Conditions. Please read them carefully before engaging with our services.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using our website, communicating with us, or availing any of our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree, you should discontinue use of our services immediately.

2. Nature of Services

Virtual Research Consultancy provides academic support services including, but not limited to:

• Research paper publication assistance

• Paper and thesis drafting mentorship

• Data analysis services

• Author collaboration (co-authorship facilitation)

• Training and hands-on practice in research tools

Our services are educational and consultative in nature. We do not guarantee publication acceptance, grades, academic credits, or institutional approvals.

3. Academic Integrity & Ethical Use

Clients are responsible for ensuring that the use of our services complies with the academic policies of their institution, journal, or organization. Virtual Research Consultancy does not support plagiarism, data fabrication, or any unethical academic practices.

All guidance, mentorship, and analysis provided are intended to support learning and research development.

4. Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate and complete information required for service delivery

• Respond promptly to communications to avoid delays

• Use delivered content responsibly and ethically

Any delays caused by incomplete or inaccurate information may affect timelines, for which Virtual Research Consultancy will not be held liable.

5. Payments & Refund Policy

• All payments must be made as agreed before or during service delivery.

• Fees once paid are non-refundable, unless otherwise stated in a written agreement.

• Refunds, if applicable, are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and depend on the stage of service completion.

6. Intellectual Property Rights

All materials, documents, training content, and resources provided by Virtual Research Consultancy remain our intellectual property unless otherwise agreed in writing. Clients are granted limited, non-transferable rights to use the delivered work for academic or personal research purposes only.

7. Confidentiality

We are committed to protecting client confidentiality. All personal data, research materials, and communications shared with us are treated as confidential and will not be disclosed to third parties without consent, except where required by law.

8. Limitation of Liability

Virtual Research Consultancy shall not be held liable for:

• Journal rejections or delays in publication

• Institutional penalties arising from misuse of services

• Indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

Our liability, if any, shall be limited to the amount paid for the specific service.

9. Service Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any service, pricing, or content without prior notice. Updates to these Terms and Conditions will be posted on our website and become effective immediately.

10. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the relevant courts.

11. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding these Terms and Conditions, please contact us through the official communication channels provided on our website.

Disclaimer

Virtual Research Consultancy is an academic support and consulting service provider. We do not claim authorship, guarantee academic success, or act on behalf of universities, journals, or publishers.