Terms & Conditions
Welcome to the Center of Excellence in Food Security (CoE-FS) digital portal. By accessing this platform, you agree to comply with the following academic guidelines and usage terms.
Acceptance of Terms
By visiting or utilizing the research materials, project summaries, and publication records hosted on this platform, you acknowledge and accept these Terms & Conditions in full. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please discontinue use of the portal.
Intellectual Property & Academic Citation
All research summaries, publication abstracts, project documentation, branding assets, and custom digital tools published on this portal are the intellectual property of CoE-FS and its partner institutions (TIET, TAU, PAU) or respective authors.
- Academic Citation: Researchers and students may cite publications, datasets, and project summaries for academic and non-commercial purposes, provided proper institutional attribution is included.
- Commercial Restriction: Reproduction, redistribution, or commercial exploitation of any site content without prior written authorization from CoE-FS administration is strictly prohibited.
Acceptable Use Policy
When interacting with the platform, users agree not to:
- Use automated scripts, bots, or scrapers to extract data without explicit permission.
- Attempt to compromise network security, inject malicious code, or disrupt portal accessibility.
- Misrepresent identity or institutional affiliation when submitting inquiries.
Institutional Disclaimers & External Links
Research publications and project updates hosted on this portal are provided for educational and scientific informational purposes. While CoE-FS strives for rigor and accuracy, experimental findings and preliminary research summaries are subject to ongoing academic peer review. The portal may contain external links to publisher websites and institutional repositories; CoE-FS is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external third-party sites.
Governing Framework & Contact
These terms are governed by the operational policies of the participating academic institutions in Patiala, Punjab, India. For questions regarding academic licensing or terms of use, please contact contact@coe-fs.org.