By availing the IMPARC Author Membership, members agree to the following terms and conditions:
Free and Discounted Publishing
The first research article submitted by the member as the first author will be published free of cost in an IMPARC-affiliated journal.
The second publication (article or paper) will receive a 50% discount on standard publishing fees, only if the member is the first author.
All subsequent articles will receive a 25% discount (first author condition applies).
Book Publishing Discounts
The first authored book by the member is eligible for a 25% discount.
Subsequent books will receive a 15% discount on the standard publishing fee.
If the second publication after a free article is a book, the member will receive a 15% discount (instead of 50%) on book publishing.
Multiple Authors and Additional Benefits
In a multi-author article, only the first author (must be an IMPARC member) is eligible for the free or discounted publishing benefit.
Additional co-authors may:
Avail a 25% discount on their own IMPARC Author Membership, and
Use that membership benefit for a future publication discount.
Eligibility for Free Mentor Registration
If the member includes their academic supervisor or guide as a co-author, the supervisor becomes eligible to apply for IMPARC Mentor Membership for free (subject to approval and mentor profile review).
General Terms
Discounts are non-transferable and can be used only by the registered member.
Member must be the first author to avail publishing discounts unless explicitly approved by the IMPARC editorial team.
All benefits must be used within 12 months of membership activation unless otherwise communicated.
IMPARC reserves the right to verify authorship and reject discount claims that violate fair authorship practices or academic ethics.
Members are encouraged to maintain accurate communication details and respond to editorial queries to avoid delays or cancellations of benefits.
Note:
IMPARC’s goal is to support ethical research, build academic connections, and enhance member visibility. These benefits are curated to ensure fairness while recognizing the efforts of genuine researchers.
Nature of Engagement
By registering as a mentor under IMPARC, you agree to contribute voluntarily to academic and research activities.
Your participation as a Speaker, Trainer, Editor, Reviewer, Panelist, Moderator, Convener, Evaluator, or Collaborator will be treated as academic contribution, not as a formal employment.
Engagements may be voluntary or honorarium-based, depending on the nature of the event and the discretion of the organizing knowledge partner or IMPARC itself.
Any honorarium offered shall be considered a token of appreciation and not a contractual employment or consultancy agreement.
Compatibility with Government/Institutional Employment
IMPARC acknowledges that many mentors are faculty members, researchers, or government employees, bound by service rules and employment contracts.
Participation in IMPARC academic events will be treated as a voluntary and academic engagement.
In case an honorarium is offered, mentors must ensure that such participation does not violate the terms of their current employment or service rules.
It is the mentor’s responsibility to verify and comply with institutional or government regulations concerning external academic engagements.
Professional SME Mentor Engagement (MentorsGate Platform)
1-on-1 engagements with students and scholars (for mentoring, project guidance, or consultation) are only applicable to mentors registered under the “Professional SME Mentor” category.
Such professional engagements will be facilitated through the MentorsGate platform under a separate agreement and consent-based model.
Mentors will be given complete information regarding the terms, revenue sharing, and usage policies of MentorsGate before activation of their professional profile.
Separate terms and conditions, code of conduct, and privacy policies shall be applicable for MentorsGate, and will be made available at www.mentorsgate.com upon activation.
Code of Conduct
Mentors are expected to:
Uphold academic integrity and ethical standards in all interactions.
Maintain a respectful, non-discriminatory, and professional environment during events and communication.
Keep confidential any unpublished research or sensitive student information shared during mentoring sessions.
Avoid promoting personal services or soliciting paid work outside of officially sanctioned platforms like MentorsGate.
No Employment Relationship
Registering as a mentor with IMPARC does not create an employer-employee relationship, nor does it constitute a partnership, joint venture, or agency between the mentor and IMPARC or its partners.
Any references, endorsements, or promotions by IMPARC of mentors or their profiles are for visibility and academic outreach purposes only.
Intellectual Property and Use of Content
Mentors may be invited to contribute content (articles, lectures, presentations, reviews, etc.).
Unless otherwise agreed, IMPARC may use such content for academic, promotional, and training purposes, with due credit to the mentor.
Copyrights for such content will remain with the original author, unless assigned through a specific publishing contract.
Privacy & Data Usage
Information provided by mentors during registration will be securely stored and used strictly for academic collaboration, event planning, and platform communication.
IMPARC will not share personal or professional data with third parties without explicit consent.
Modification & Withdrawal
Mentors may withdraw their participation or update their areas of interest at any time by notifying the IMPARC coordination team.
IMPARC reserves the right to modify terms or discontinue the mentor’s engagement in case of breach of conduct or non-compliance with the above guidelines.
Legal Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by the applicable laws under the jurisdiction of the company registration (M.P., India), unless stated otherwise for international collaborations.