Responsibility for content
Primary scholarly and legal responsibility for published or presented views, claims, data, works and commentary rests with the relevant author/creator. Peer review and editorial assessment do not constitute an unlimited warranty of accuracy or legality; the platform nevertheless applies reasonable editorial care and ethics procedures.
Editorial and organisational authority
The platform may conduct formal screening, assign reviewers, request revision, accept/reject submissions, alter the programme, require technical formats and suspend publication where ethical/legal risk exists. These powers must be exercised consistently with published criteria, equal treatment and reasoned decision-making.
External links and technical services
External websites, video/meeting services, third-party repositories and similar services are subject to their own terms and privacy practices. The platform does not assume unlimited responsibility for outages or third-party content changes outside its control, while remaining responsible for appropriate contractual and data-protection measures for service providers it selects.
Responsible contact
Contact for policy, ethics, rights or content disputes: [Contact email must be configured.]. Requests under data-protection law should additionally follow the channel stated in the Personal Data Protection Notice.
This text is an institutional operating policy of STA Congress. Applicable law, competent-authority decisions and stricter event-specific rules prevail where relevant. Policies must remain consistent with actual workflows and technical systems.