• The Indian Journal of Physical Therapy (IJOPT) is committed to the principles of open access, ensuring that all published content is freely available to readers worldwide without any subscription or paywall.

• By adopting an open-access model, IJOPT aims to enhance the dissemination and impact of physiotherapy research globally.

• All published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, and adapt the content with appropriate credit to the original authors.

• Authors retain copyright of their work while granting IJOPT the right to publish and distribute it.

• All articles published in IJOPT are available online through the journal's official website without any restrictions.

• IJOPT ensures long-term preservation and accessibility of published content through partnerships with digital archiving services.

• Authors submitting to IJOPT agree to publish their work under an open-access model.

• Authors must ensure that their submitted work complies with ethical standards and does not infringe upon any copyright or intellectual property rights.

• To support open access, IJOPT charge an Article Processing Charge (APC) for accepted manuscripts. APCs cover editorial processing, peer review, and online hosting expenses.

• Waivers and discounts are available for authors from low-income countries and under special circumstances.

• Increased visibility and readership of published research.

• Enhanced citation potential and research impact.

• Immediate access to cutting-edge research findings for practitioners, researchers, and the general public.

• IJOPT follows ethical publishing practices in compliance with COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

• Open access policies are aligned with international standards to ensure transparency and integrity.

By publishing with IJOPT, authors agree to the terms and conditions of the open-access policy, contributing to the advancement of physiotherapy knowledge globally.