Policies
At Elsevier, we believe in being transparent about our position on key issues and work in partnership with the research and healthcare communities that we serve to develop policies that clarify and guide how we work. Our policies include:
Accessibility Wird in neuem Tab/Fenster geöffnet Policy to make our products fully accessible to all users, regardless of physical abilities
Article correction, retraction and removal Policy for article correction, retraction or removal
Copyright Outlines authors rights when publishing with Elsevier
CrossMark Policy to maintain the integrity and completeness of the scholarly record
Custom publications Global standards for Health Sciences’ custom publications & commercial activities
Digital archive Policy on the permanent availability and preservation of published content
Editorial decision appeals policy Wird in neuem Tab/Fenster geöffnet Policy for author requested appeals to an editorial decision
Editorial independence Policy on independent editorial decisions
End user reuse for content published by Elsevier Policy for user licenses on open access articles
Generative AI policies for journals Wird in neuem Tab/Fenster geöffnet Policies for journal authors, reviewers and editors on the use of generative AI in the writing, peer review and editorial processes
Hosting content Details Elsevier's approach towards hosting of content published by Elsevier
Inclusive author name changes Details Elsevier's approach to author name changes
Industry Standards Elsevier partners with industry on initiatives to foster individual and collective advancement in scientific research and healthcare
InterLibrary loan Details Elsevier's approach towards InterLibrary Loans
Local Reporting Requirements Provides reports according to requirements in certain markets
Patient consent Policy on the use of personal information of patients or other individuals
Pricing Article publishing charges and subscription prices
Privacy Principles on data privacy
Publishing ethics Duties of Editors, Reviewers, Authors and of the Publisher
Publishing ethics for books Policies for Authors, Editors and Reviewers
Research data Policy and principles on research data
Responsible AI Principles for responsible use of AI
Sharing articles Elsevier's policy on article sharing
Text and data mining Elsevier's policy on text and data mining
Trade sanctions & publishing Principles of freedom of expression applied in the international science environment