Refund and Cancellation Policy

The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Engineering and Transformation maintains a clear and transparent refund and cancellation policy to ensure fairness and clarity for contributing authors. Refunds are granted only under specific circumstances, as outlined below. Authors intending to cancel their submission after making a payment are advised to review the following terms carefully.

Refund Eligibility
Refunds are considered only in specific situations and are subject to the discretion of the editorial office, in alignment with the terms outlined herein.

Processing Time for Refunds
Approved refunds will be processed within seven (7) business days from the date the refund request is formally acknowledged and approved by the editorial office.

Mode of Refund
All refunds will be issued through the original payment method or via the bank/account details provided by the author at the time of the refund request. The journal shall not be held liable for any delay resulting from incomplete or incorrect bank/payment information provided by the author.

Cancellation and Refund Procedure
Request for Cancellation After Payment
If the author's payment does not include Fast Track Publication services, cancellation may be considered under the following conditions:

1. Cancellation Within 24 Hours of Payment:
   Authors who request cancellation within 24 hours of making the payment may be eligible for a partial refund, subject to a deduction of 30% of the total publication fee and any applicable transaction charges.
2. Cancellation After Five (5) Days or Post-Publication:
   No refund will be issued if the cancellation request is submitted after five (5) days from the payment date, or if the article has already been published online, whichever occurs earlier.

Important Note
The International Journal of Artificial Intelligence Engineering and Transformation reserves the right to decline any refund request that does not comply with this policy. This policy is designed to maintain integrity and fairness throughout the editorial and publishing process. Authors are strongly encouraged to thoroughly review all submission guidelines and publication terms prior to making any payment.