Knowledge Base Publishers, established in 2016, provides a scholarly open-access platform for health research. From the author’s perspective, account termination is governed by principles of academic integrity and compliance with United States regulations. Authors who violate the publisher’s ethical guidelines—such as engaging in plagiarism, data fabrication, or submitting content that infringes upon third-party rights—may have their accounts terminated after a due process review. Termination does not automatically remove published works; instead, the publisher may issue retractions or corrections in accordance with standard scholarly protocols. Authors are encouraged to review the full policy on the Contact Us page for detailed appeal procedures.
Content removal is treated with particular care to preserve the scholarly record. Authors may request removal of preprint or non-peer-reviewed materials prior to publication. For peer-reviewed articles, removal is generally limited to cases of proven ethical misconduct, legal obligations, or credible threats to public health. In such instances, the publisher issues a retraction notice rather than deleting the content outright. This approach aligns with open-access principles, ensuring that even retracted articles remain accessible for transparency. Authors seeking removal of their own content should submit a formal request through the Contact Us page.
Data handling policies prioritize the confidentiality and security of author information. Knowledge Base Publishers collects minimal personal data—primarily contact details and institutional affiliations—to facilitate manuscript submission and peer review. This data is stored on encrypted servers and is never shared with third parties without explicit consent, except as required by US law. Authors retain ownership of their submitted data, including raw research data when deposited alongside manuscripts. The publisher encourages authors to deposit data in recognized, open repositories. For a complete statement on data stewardship, please refer to the Contact Us page.
By using this platform, authors acknowledge that their work contributes to the open-access ecosystem. The publisher commits to transparent governance of account status, content integrity, and data privacy. All inquiries regarding specific circumstances should be directed to the publisher via the Contact Us page, where the full Terms of Service are maintained.