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Terms of use

Revista Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde (RESS)
Epidemiology and Health Services Journal
Last updated: February 2026

1. Overview

These Terms of Use govern access to and use of the website of the Revista Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde (RESS), an open-access scientific journal published by the Secretariat of Health Surveillance and Environment (SVSA) of the Brazilian Ministry of Health, in partnership with the SciELO platform.

By accessing and using this website, you agree to the terms set forth herein. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the site.

2. Content access

2.1 Open access

All scientific content published by RESS is freely available through open access, in accordance with the open access policies of SciELO and the Brazilian Ministry of Health, aiming to democratize public health knowledge.

2.2 License

Articles published in RESS are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), unless otherwise stated. This means you are free to:

  • Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Under the following terms:

  • Attribution — You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made.
  • No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

2.3 Citation

When using RESS content, please cite the source according to applicable bibliographic standards, including authors, article title, journal name, volume, issue, pages, and DOI.

3. Website use

3.1 Permitted use

The website may be used for:

  • Reading and downloading scientific articles.
  • Searching and browsing publications.
  • Consulting institutional information about the journal.
  • Accessing publication metrics and indicators.
  • Sharing content in compliance with the applicable license.

3.2 Prohibited use

Users are not permitted to:

  • Use automated mechanisms (bots, scrapers) for mass content downloading without prior authorization.
  • Attempt to access restricted areas of the website without authorization.
  • Interfere with the normal operation of the website or its servers.
  • Reproduce content without proper attribution.
  • Use the website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms.

4. Intellectual property

4.1 Scientific content

Copyright of articles belongs to their respective authors, who grant RESS the right of first publication under the applicable Creative Commons license.

4.2 Website elements

The brand, logo, design, and other visual elements of the RESS website are the property of the Brazilian Ministry of Health and may not be reproduced without prior authorization, except for citation and journalistic reference purposes.

5. Article submission

Article submission to RESS is subject to the guidelines and instructions for authors available on the website. The submission, peer review, and publication process is governed by the journal’s editorial policies.

For submission information, please consult the “Instructions for Authors” section and the online submission system.

6. Third-party links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (SciELO, PubMed, DOI, partner institutions, among others). RESS is not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external websites.

7. Website availability

RESS strives to maintain continuous website availability but does not guarantee uninterrupted service. The website may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to force majeure.

8. Disclaimer

8.1 Scientific content

Articles published in RESS express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The journal is not responsible for any decisions made based on published content.

8.2 Accuracy of information

Although RESS employs rigorous peer review processes, the absolute absence of errors cannot be guaranteed. Any corrections are published in accordance with the journal’s editorial policies (errata, retractions).

9. Accessibility

RESS is committed to making its content accessible to as many people as possible, including people with disabilities, in compliance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Brazilian legislation.

10. Changes to Terms of Use

These Terms of Use may be updated at any time. Changes will take effect on the date of their publication on this page. The last update date will always be indicated at the top of this document.

11. Governing law

These Terms of Use are governed by Brazilian law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the Federal Courts of the Federal District of Brazil.

12. Contact

For questions or information about these Terms of Use:

Revista Epidemiologia e Serviços de Saúde (RESS)
Secretariat of Health Surveillance and Environment – Ministry of Health
SRTVN, Quadra 701, Via W5 Norte, Lote D, Edifício PO 700, 6th floor
ZIP: 70719-040 – Brasília/DF, Brazil
Email: ress.svs@saude.gov.br

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use.