Resbic Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to Resbic, a platform for generating Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) for your research, documents, and data. By using our services, you agree to these Terms of Service, which govern your relationship with Resbic and your use of our platform. Resbic is operated by Editorial Cuadernos de Sofía SPA, headquartered at Avenida Libertad 269, Viña del Mar, Chile, and is registered as a member of Crossref for DOI generation. We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time, notifying you with at least 30 days’ notice through the platform.

2. Services Offered

Resbic offers the following services:

  • DOI with URL Redirect: For $10 (one-time payment), we generate a DOI for an existing URL hosting your content.
  • DOI with File Hosting: For $30 per file (5 years of hosting, up to 50 MB per file), you upload your files (PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, DOC, DOCX, CSV, MP3), and we generate a DOI for each, with an optional renewal of $25 every 5 years per file.
  • URL Monitoring Service (Optional): For $5 (one-time payment), we verify the status of your URL monthly and notify you by email if it’s down. In the future, this service may have an annual fee depending on server load.

3. DOI Registration and Use with Crossref

As a Crossref member, Resbic registers DOIs to ensure your resources are citable, accessible, and globally recognized. By using our services, you agree to:

  • Compliance with Crossref Policies:
    • You will only register content and metadata for which you have legal rights, in accordance with Crossref’s term 3(c): “The Member shall not deposit or register Metadata for any Content for which the Member does not have legal rights to do so.”
    • URLs associated with DOIs must be persistent and resolve to a landing page with bibliographic information (title, author, date) and access to the content.
  • DOI Persistence:
    • For the hosting service, we guarantee file availability for 5 years (with optional renewal). If you do not renew, each DOI will still resolve to a page with basic metadata and a “content unavailable” message.
    • For the URL redirect service, you must ensure the URL remains persistent. If you opt for URL monitoring, we’ll notify you if it’s down so you can fix it.
  • Metadata: The metadata provided (title, author, date, etc.) must be accurate and complete. We reserve the right to reject registrations with incomplete or misleading information.
  • Open Licenses: When uploading a file, you may assign an open license (such as CC BY 4.0 or CC0) to comply with FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable). If you do not specify a license, the content will be registered under the user’s original copyright.
  • User Rights:
    • You confirm that you have the legal rights to register the content and its metadata, and that it does not infringe on third-party rights (intellectual property, privacy, etc.).
    • You grant Resbic a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, distribute, and display the content and metadata through the platform, solely to fulfill the contracted services.
  • Third-Party Use: Users accessing your content via the DOI must respect the assigned license (e.g., CC BY 4.0 requires attribution).

5. File Upload and Preservation

  • Allowed Formats: Only files in formats compatible with citation standards (Chicago, APA, MLA, etc.) are permitted: PPT, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF, DOC, DOCX, CSV, MP3 (max. 50 MB per file). For other formats, contact us at support@resbic.com to assess compatibility.
  • Multiple File Uploads: You can upload multiple files in a single session, and each file will receive a unique DOI ($30 per file).
  • Preservation:
    • Files will be hosted for 5 years, with an optional renewal of $25 every 5 years per file.
    • If you do not renew, the file will be archived, but the DOI will continue to resolve to a page with basic metadata and a “content unavailable” message, in accordance with Crossref guidelines.
  • Liability: We are not responsible for data loss due to technical failures beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters). However, we maintain backups to minimize risks.

6. URL Monitoring Service

  • Functionality: If you opt for the URL monitoring service ($5, one-time payment), we will check your URL’s status monthly and notify you by email if it’s down. In the future, this service may have an annual fee depending on server load.
  • Limitations: We do not guarantee the availability of external URLs, as this depends on the link provider. The monitoring service is a notification tool, not a correction service.

7. Global Compliance

Resbic operates globally and complies with international regulations to protect users and ensure the legality of our services:

  • Data Protection:
    • We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union and the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in Brazil. By using Resbic, you consent to us storing and processing personal data (such as your email and metadata) to provide our services.
    • We will only use your data for purposes related to the service (e.g., URL monitoring notifications) and will not share it with third parties, except with Crossref for DOI registration.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: We do not accept content that infringes on copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property laws. If a violation is detected, we may suspend the DOI and notify you to resolve the issue.
  • Jurisdiction: These Terms are governed by the laws of Chile, under the jurisdiction of Editorial Cuadernos de Sofía SPA. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Viña del Mar, Chile.

8. Pricing and Payments

  • Costs:
    • DOI with URL Redirect: $10 (one-time payment).
    • DOI with File Hosting: $30 per file (5 years of hosting), renewal at $25 every 5 years per file.
    • URL Monitoring Service: $5 (one-time payment), with a possible future annual fee.
  • Payments: We accept payments via credit card and PayPal. All prices are in USD and do not include local taxes, which are the user’s responsibility.
  • Refunds: We do not offer refunds once the DOI has been registered with Crossref, as the registration is permanent. If you’re not satisfied, contact us at support@resbic.com to resolve any issues.

9. Limitation of Liability

Resbic will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of our services, including data loss, service interruptions, or errors in user-provided metadata. We do not guarantee uninterrupted platform availability due to scheduled maintenance or events beyond our control.

10. Termination of Service

  • By the User: You may cancel your account at any time by emailing support@resbic.com. This does not remove registered DOIs, which will remain active per Crossref policies.
  • By Resbic: We reserve the right to suspend or cancel your account if you violate these Terms, such as registering illegal content or infringing on third-party rights. We will notify you with at least 15 days’ notice, except in emergencies.

11. Contact

For any questions, support, or file compatibility assessments, contact us at:

  • Email: support@resbic.com
  • Address: Avenida Libertad 269, Viña del Mar, Chile. Editorial Cuadernos de Sofía SPA
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT -3)

12. Acceptance of Terms

By using Resbic, you agree to these Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services. Last updated: April 20, 2025.