Refund Policy

This policy outlines the terms and conditions governing refunds related to payments made to the International Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical and Healthcare (IJAPH).

General Policy

All payments made to IJAPH are subject to the following refund conditions. Authors are advised to review these terms carefully before proceeding with payment.

Non-Refundable APC

• Once a manuscript is accepted, the APC is strictly non-refundable
• Editorial processing, peer review coordination, DOI allocation, and technical work begin immediately after acceptance
• No refund will be issued under any circumstances after acceptance

Duplicate Payment Refund

• If an author makes a duplicate payment by mistake, the excess amount is eligible for refund
• Refund requests must be supported with valid payment proof
• Verified refunds are processed within 5–7 working days

Payment Failure & Technical Issues

• If an amount is deducted due to a technical error, the refund is handled directly by the payment gateway
• IJAPH does not control gateway-initiated refund timelines
• Authors should contact their bank or payment provider if required

No Refund on Manuscript Withdrawal

• Withdrawal of a manuscript at any stage does not qualify for a refund
• This applies even if peer review or publication is incomplete
• APC covers editorial and administrative services already rendered

Journal Commitment

IJAPH is committed to transparent financial practices and fair communication regarding all payments. Authors are encouraged to contact the editorial office for clarification before payment.

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