General
- When an author contacts BIOMEDICUS editing for a particular editing service, the author will be given a free, no-obligation quote, based on details provided on the project, and a proposed deadline for completion of the work.
- Any editing work carried out by BIOMEDICUS editing does not guarantee acceptance for publication of the edited materials. Any materials edited by BIOMEDICUS editing will still be subjected to the peer reviewing process by the target journal or the author’s institution.
- BIOMEDICUS editing uses antivirus software to ensure electronic correspondence and file attachments sent to the author are virus-free. The author must also ensure all file attachments and emails sent to BIOMEDICUS editing are virus-free.
Deadlines
- All editing work by BIOMEDICUS editing will be completed and returned by the agreed deadline, except in extenuating circumstances, in which case the author will be informed as soon as possible of a change in deadline.
Fees
- The free, no-obligation quote is based on the editing service(s) requested by the author and the complexity and length/word count of the author’s materials.
- Once agreed, the fees are non-negotiable.
- BIOMEDICUS editing is not VAT-registered, so all quotes given are VAT-free.
- BIOMEDICUS editing will issue to the author an invoice upon return of the completed editing work.
- All payments are made by direct bank transfer.
Cancellation
- The author has the right to cancel the order at any time before editing work begins.
- If the author cancels the order 48 hours or less before the agreed deadline, or if 50% or more of the work has been completed, BIOMEDICUS editing reserves the right to invoice the author the agreed fee in full.
Confidentiality
- BIOMEDICUS editing maintains strict confidentiality on all communications with the author and will not disclose any author’s information or details to third parties.
- BIOMEDICUS editing will not use or distribute the author’s materials, either in its original or edited form, to third parties.
Use of the Website
BIOMEDICUS editing retains full copyright of all contents published on this website. Reproduction, copying, downloading, or republishing of any part of this website, including all images and photographs, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from BIOMEDICUS editing. No part of this website shall be used for illegal purposes.