Terms & Conditions
Before commencing the research module, candidates must read, understand, and agree to the following
clauses:
1. Intellectual Property: All information, content, and material shared in our sessions is the intellectual
property of IMG Helping Hands. Redistribution on other platforms is strictly prohibited.
2. Authorship: The order of authorship will be decided by mentors, reflecting each individual’s
contributions and dedication. This decision is final and non-negotiable.
3. Publication Standards: We target US and UK-based journals with high impact factors and indexations
from respected databases.
4. Time Management: Due to the high volume of participants, we enforce strict adherence to schedules.
Last-minute changes are strongly discouraged.
5. Support and Communication: Our team is dedicated to assisting IMGs and others in their journey.
However, response times from mentors may vary.
6. Refund Policy: There is no refund policy once a candidate is enrolled in our module.
7. Publication Ethics: High standards of commitment are expected to avoid predatory journals and ghost
publications.
8. Module Duration and Publication Process: Our modules span 4-5 weeks, with an 8-12 week period
for publication post-completion.
9. Partial Refund on Non-Publication: A partial refund of 40 percent of the fee is provided if the paper
does not get published despite our best efforts.
10. Compliance with Guidelines: Adherence to the IMGHH Authorship ranking criteria and ICMJE
guidelines is mandatory. Failure to comply will result in loss of authorship and no refund.
Additional Terms:
– Privacy Agreement: Participation in the program requires compliance with our privacy policy and
website policies.
– Community Conduct: Any form of hate speech will result in immediate expulsion without a refund.
– Academic Integrity: Plagiarism or the use of unauthorized artificial intelligence tools in your work will
lead to expulsion without a refund.
– Publication Timeline: Research papers may take up to 6 months to publish.
– Administrative Fee on Refunds: In cases where a refund is processed, an administrative fee of $50 will
be deducted.
