Terms of Service
Please read these terms carefully before using the CACTUS Journal website.
Last updated: January 11, 2026
1. Acceptance of Terms
Welcome to the CACTUS Journal website ("Website"), operated by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Faculty of Business and Tourism, Department of Tourism and Geography ("we," "us," or "our").
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service ("Terms"). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use this Website.
We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms.
2. Use of Website
You may use this Website to:
- Access and read published academic articles
- Submit manuscripts for publication consideration
- Register as an author, reviewer, or reader
- Access author guidelines and templates
- Contact the editorial team
- Browse journal archives and issues
You agree not to:
- Use the Website for any unlawful purpose
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Website
- Interfere with or disrupt the Website's operation
- Upload malicious code or harmful content
- Harvest or collect user data without consent
- Impersonate any person or entity
- Use automated systems to access the Website without permission
3. User Accounts
To access certain features of the Website, you may need to create an account. When registering, you agree to:
- Provide accurate, current, and complete information
- Maintain and update your information as needed
- Keep your password secure and confidential
- Notify us immediately of any unauthorized account use
- Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account at any time, without prior notice, for any of the following reasons:
- Violation of these Terms
- Fraudulent or illegal activity
- Conduct harmful to other users or the Website
- Prolonged inactivity
You may delete your account at any time by contacting us at cactus.journal@ase.ro.
4. Intellectual Property
The Website and its original content (excluding user-submitted content), features, and functionality are owned by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and are protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
All published articles in CACTUS Journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) license. This allows you to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
Under the following conditions:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made
- NonCommercial — You may not use the material for commercial purposes
By submitting content to the Website (including manuscripts, comments, or other materials), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and display such content in connection with the Website and our publishing activities.
You represent and warrant that you own or have the necessary rights to submit such content and that your submission does not violate any third-party rights.
5. Manuscript Submissions
By submitting a manuscript to CACTUS Journal, you agree to abide by our publication policies, including but not limited to:
- The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere
- The manuscript is not under consideration by any other publication
- All authors have contributed significantly and approved the submission
- Any conflicts of interest have been disclosed
- Research involving human or animal subjects has appropriate ethical approval
- Use of AI tools has been properly disclosed
We reserve the right to reject any submission that does not comply with our policies or editorial standards.
6. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
The Website and its content are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. We make no warranties, express or implied, regarding:
- The accuracy or completeness of the content
- The reliability or availability of the Website
- The suitability of the Website for any particular purpose
- The security of the Website or user data
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:
- Loss of profits or revenue
- Loss of data
- Loss of goodwill
- Business interruption
arising out of or in connection with your use of the Website.
The views and opinions expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of CACTUS Journal, the Bucharest University of Economic Studies, or the editorial board.
While we strive to ensure the accuracy of published content through our peer-review process, we do not guarantee that articles are free from errors or omissions.
7. External Links
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
Any disputes arising from or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Bucharest, Romania.
As the Website is operated within the European Union, users are also protected by applicable EU regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:
- Email: cactus.journal@ase.ro
- Address: Cladirea Virgil Madgearu, sala 2701, Calea Dorobantilor 15-17, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
- Phone: +40 21 319 19 00 ext. 187
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