Agreement to Terms
By accessing or using Journal Metrics (journalmetrics.org), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use our website or services.
1. Description of Service
Journal Metrics provides a free online tool for searching and accessing journal impact factors, JCR (Journal Citation Reports) quartile rankings, CAS (Chinese Academy of Sciences) classifications, and related academic journal metrics.
Our Services Include:
- Journal impact factor search functionality
- JCR quartile ranking information (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- CAS block classification data
- 5-year impact factor data
- Educational content about journal metrics and academic publishing
- Mobile application for journal searches
Journal Metrics is an independent service and is not affiliated with Clarivate Analytics (publisher of JCR), the Chinese Academy of Sciences, or any academic publisher.
2. Use License
Permitted Uses
- Personal, non-commercial use for academic research purposes
- Educational use by students, researchers, and academic institutions
- Reference purposes for journal selection and evaluation
- Sharing links to our content with proper attribution
Prohibited Uses
- Systematic downloading, scraping, or harvesting of data
- Commercial redistribution or resale of our data
- Creating derivative databases from our content
- Using automated bots or scripts to access our services
- Attempting to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Using the service to send spam or malicious content
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation
- Any use that violates applicable laws or regulations
3. Data Accuracy and Disclaimer
Important Disclaimer
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, Journal Metrics makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data provided.
Data Sources
Journal impact factors and related metrics are sourced from publicly available information including:
- Clarivate Analytics Journal Citation Reports (JCR)
- Chinese Academy of Sciences journal classification system
- Other publicly available academic databases
User Responsibility
Users are responsible for verifying critical information through official sources before making important academic or professional decisions. Journal Metrics should be used as a reference tool, not as the sole basis for journal selection, tenure decisions, or funding evaluations.
4. Intellectual Property
Our Content
The Journal Metrics website, including its design, layout, graphics, and original content (such as blog posts and guides), is owned by Journal Metrics and protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws.
Third-Party Data
Journal impact factors, JCR quartiles, and similar metrics are the intellectual property of their respective owners (e.g., Clarivate Analytics). We display this information for informational and educational purposes under fair use principles.
Trademarks
"Journal Citation Reports," "JCR," "Web of Science," and related marks are trademarks of Clarivate Analytics. All other trademarks, service marks, and logos used on this site are the property of their respective owners.
5. User Conduct
When using Journal Metrics, you agree to:
Do
- • Use the service lawfully and ethically
- • Respect intellectual property rights
- • Provide accurate information if contacting us
- • Report errors or issues you discover
- • Respect server resources and bandwidth
Don't
- • Overload our servers with excessive requests
- • Attempt to bypass security measures
- • Use the service for any illegal purpose
- • Impersonate others or provide false information
- • Interfere with other users' access
6. Limitation of Liability
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW:
- Journal Metrics is provided "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied.
- We do not warrant that the service will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.
- We shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the service.
- We are not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided through our service.
7. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Journal Metrics, its operators, and affiliates from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
- Your access to or use of the service
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any third-party rights
- Any content you submit or transmit through the service
8. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for:
- The availability or accuracy of such external sites or resources
- The content, products, or services offered on or through external sites
- Any damage or loss caused by your use of external sites
We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
9. Advertising
Journal Metrics displays advertisements through Google AdSense and potentially other advertising networks. By using our service, you acknowledge that:
- Advertisements may be displayed on our website
- Advertising partners may use cookies to serve personalized ads
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through your browser settings or ad partner websites
- We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements
For more information about advertising and cookies, please see our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.
10. Service Modifications
We reserve the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time
- Update the data and information provided without notice
- Change features, functionality, or user interface
- Implement usage limits or restrictions as necessary
We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of significant changes, but are not obligated to do so.
11. Termination
We may terminate or suspend your access to the service immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Breach of these Terms of Service
- Conduct that we believe is harmful to other users or our service
- Request by law enforcement or government agencies
- Technical or security issues
12. Governing Law
These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising from these terms or your use of the service shall be resolved through appropriate legal channels in the jurisdiction where the service operators are located.
13. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
- For significant changes, we may provide additional notice on our website
- Your continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms
We encourage you to review these terms periodically for any changes.
14. Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Service 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.
15. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
Email: mengzhao1021@gmail.com
Website: www.journalmetrics.org