Clear guidelines on publication fee refunds, withdrawals, and cancellation requests.
IJRDO Publication charges Article Processing Charges (APC) to cover editorial, peer review, production, and open-access hosting costs. This policy outlines the circumstances under which refunds may be issued and the process for requesting them.
⚠️ Important Note:
Once a manuscript has entered the peer-review process or been published, refunds are generally not available. Please review this policy carefully before submitting payment.
Authors may request cancellation of their submission under the following conditions:
| Timing | Cancellation Fee | Refund Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Within 24 hours of payment | $0 | 100% |
| 2-7 days after payment | $50 | 50% after fee |
| 8-14 days after payment | $100 | 25% after fee |
| After 14 days | Full APC | 0% |
Authors may withdraw their manuscript at any stage by submitting a formal withdrawal request to the editorial office. However, refund eligibility depends on the stage of processing:
Manuscript not yet assigned to reviewer
Reviewers invited but no reviews completed
At least one review completed
Author requested to revise manuscript
Final decision made or paper published
Email our finance department with your manuscript ID, payment receipt, and reason for refund.
We will review your request within 5-7 business days.
You'll receive an approval or denial email with detailed explanation.
Approved refunds are processed within 10-14 business days via original payment method.
If IJRDO Publication ceases operations or cancels a journal issue, 100% refunds will be issued to all affected authors.
Full refund of the duplicate amount will be processed within 48 hours of verification.
Refunds are issued in USD. Any currency conversion losses or gains are the author's responsibility.
Extraordinary circumstances may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Editorial Board.
If you disagree with our refund decision, you may:
All disputes shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, USA, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Email for Refund Requests
finance@ijrdo.orgFinance Helpline
+1 (555) 123-4567Processing Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST
Refund requests submitted after hours will be processed the next business day
Please include your Manuscript ID and Payment Transaction ID in all refund-related communications.
This Return & Refund Policy was last updated on April 9, 2026.
IJRDO Publication reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting.