Refund Policy

The policies set forth by Archives of Case Reports ensure transparency and fairness while balancing the interests of both authors and the journal. The journal is dedicated to maintaining clarity regarding financial transactions and refund policies for authors submitting manuscripts for publication.

Once an author has paid the Article Processing Charges (APCs) and later decides to withdraw the manuscript, the fees paid are generally non-refundable. Similarly, if an author makes an advance payment with the intent to complete the full payment after publication but later retracts the manuscript, a refund will not be processed.

The journal invests substantial resources in the editorial and peer-review process, technical support, manuscript processing, and administrative services. These processes begin immediately upon submission, regardless of whether the manuscript is ultimately published. Therefore, refunds cannot be granted once the review process has commenced.

However, in rare instances where an error occurs on the part of the journal—such as duplicate payments, overcharging, or technical issues—the editorial team may consider a partial or full refund. Any such request must be formally submitted in writing to the journal’s administration, including a detailed explanation and proof of payment. Each case will be carefully reviewed, and the final decision will be made by the Editorial Board.

While refund requests due to an author's voluntary withdrawal of a manuscript are not entertained, the journal remains fully committed to providing high-quality publishing services. Authors are encouraged to thoroughly review submission guidelines and fee structures before proceeding with payments to avoid any inconvenience.

Archives of Case Reports takes pride in offering professional, ethical, and transparent services to its authors while upholding the highest standards in academic publishing.