This legal notice governs the use of the website of the Epidemiological Research and Surveillance Journal (hereinafter, "the Journal"), whose objective is to disseminate scientific and technical knowledge in the fields of public health, epidemiological surveillance, and biomedical research. Access to and use this page implies acceptance of the terms and conditions established herein.

The Journal is managed by a multidisciplinary editorial team, made up of professionals and collaborators dedicated to promoting epidemiological research. For any questions, comments, or requests related to the content of the website, you can contact us using the form available in the "Contact" section, or by email to the official address published on the website.

All content published in the Journal—including, but not limited to, articles, images, graphics, data, tables, and multimedia resources—is subject to the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC-BY 4.0) license, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the corresponding material.

• The CC-BY license allows anyone to share, copy, distribute, publicly communicate, and adapt the contents of the Journal, even for commercial purposes, provided that the original authorship is appropriately acknowledged and a link is made to the license.

• Attribution must be made as follows: citing the title of the content, the original authorship, the source (name and URL of the Journal), and an explicit reference to the CC-BY license.

• Legal or technological restrictions that limit the uses permitted by the CC-BY license are prohibited.

• In the case of publication of third-party materials with a different license or reserved rights, this condition will be clearly and specifically indicated next to the content.

The Journal strives to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and scientific quality of the published content. However, the articles, reports, and materials available reflect the opinions and work of their authors and may not necessarily represent the institutional position of the Journal or its collaborating entities.

• The information provided in the Journal is for informational and educational purposes only.

• The editorial team is not responsible for the interpretation, use, or application that readers make of the published information.

• The recommendations, guidelines, and protocols included should always be consulted in conjunction with official sources and the advice of qualified professional staff.

• The Journal assumes no liability for damages or losses that may arise from access to, use of, or inability to use the website or its contents.

The website may contain links to external resources, third-party websites, databases, academic institutions, official bodies, and other sources of scientific information. These links are provided solely to facilitate access to complementary information.

• The Journal does not control nor assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, availability, or accuracy of the information contained on external sites.

• The inclusion of links does not imply approval, recommendation, or endorsement of the external content.

The Journal may collect personal data only when users voluntarily provide it, for example, when subscribing to newsletters, submitting articles, participating in forums, or contacting the editorial team.

• Personal data will be treated with strict confidentiality, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

• Personal data will not be shared with third parties without express consent, except under legal obligation or by request from a competent authority.

• Data subjects may exercise their rights of access, rectification, erasure, and objection (ARCO) by submitting a request to the editorial team.

Access to the Journal's website is free and open to the public, with no registration required to view scientific content. However, certain functions, such as submitting articles, commenting, or subscribing to newsletters, may require prior registration and acceptance of specific conditions.

• Users agree to use the site appropriately, respecting current legislation, the dignity of others, and the integrity of the content.

• Use of the site for illegal purposes, unauthorized commercial purposes, or the dissemination of offensive, discriminatory, or false content or content that violates the rights of third parties is prohibited.

The Journal reserves the right to modify, update, or expand this legal notice, as well as the usage and privacy policies, at any time to adapt them to legislative, technical, or editorial changes. Modifications will be published on the website and will take effect from the date of publication.

This legal notice is interpreted and applied in accordance with the legislation in force in the country where the Journal is hosted, as well as international treaties regarding the free dissemination of scientific content and the protection of personal data. Any dispute arising from access to or use of the site will be submitted to the competent courts of the corresponding jurisdiction.

Articles and scientific materials published in the Journal must be properly attributed according to the guidelines of the CC-BY license. The work of the authors, reviewers, and collaborators responsible for the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge is acknowledged.

The Journal promotes the free and open dissemination of scientific content, encouraging open science practices, universal access, and international collaboration. Institutions, professionals, and readers are encouraged to share and reuse materials under the CC-BY license, promoting the advancement of public health and epidemiological research.

The Journal upholds ethical principles in scientific publishing, such as honesty, transparency, methodological rigor, and respect for intellectual authorship. The detection and prevention of plagiarism, manipulation, or falsification of data is an editorial priority. The declaration of conflicts of interest and peer review are encouraged as a guarantee of quality.

To report any legal incidents, copyright infringement, misuse of content, or violation of the CC-BY license, please contact the editorial team via the official email address or the contact form on the website.

This legal notice was last updated in March 2025. It is recommended that you regularly consult this section to stay informed of possible changes to the policies and conditions of use.