Terms of Use

Effective Date: June 26th, 2025

Welcome to the Appalachian Asian Advocacy Journal (AAAJ) website (“Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to comply with and be bound by the following Terms of Use. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use this Site.

1. Use of the Site

This Site is intended for informational, educational, and literary purposes. You may browse content, submit written work, and interact with publicly available features. You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of others or restrict their use and enjoyment of the Site.

2. User Submissions

By submitting content (including but not limited to articles, essays, or creative writing) to AAAJ:

You affirm that the work is your own original creation and does not infringe on any copyright or intellectual property rights.
You grant AAAJ a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to publish, distribute, and display your work on its website and affiliated platforms.
You acknowledge that your name and any accompanying biographical information may be displayed alongside your work.
If you are under 18, you affirm that you have obtained permission from a parent, guardian, or appropriate institution before submitting.

We reserve the right to edit, reject, or remove submissions at our discretion.

3. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site, unless otherwise noted, is the property of the Appalachian Asian Advocacy Journal or its contributors and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not copy, modify, distribute, or use any content without prior written permission, except for limited personal, non-commercial use.

4. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

Submit content that is defamatory, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise harmful
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Site or its features
Use the Site in a way that disrupts or damages our services or security
Impersonate others or misrepresent your affiliation

5. Links to Other Websites

This Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of those third-party sites. Accessing those links is done at your own risk.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This Site and its content are provided “as is.” We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content. We do not guarantee that the Site will be uninterrupted or error-free.

7. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AAAJ shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of—or inability to use—the Site or its content.

8. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms, please contact us at:

Appalachian Asian Advocacy Journal
Email: aaajournal25@gmail.com
Website: www.appalachianasianadvocacyjournal.org