Regulation

REGULATION

of the Editorial Board of the Scientific Electronic Journal "Journal of Digital Law and Innovation"

I. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. This Regulation has been developed in accordance with the Constitution of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On Mass Media," other normative-legal acts, and the standards of international publication ethics (COPE – Committee on Publication Ethics).

1.2. The Editorial Board of the scientific electronic journal "Journal of Digital Law and Innovation" (hereinafter referred to as the "Editorial Board") is engaged in the preparation and publication of the mass media outlet – the scientific electronic journal "Journal of Digital Law and Innovation" (hereinafter referred to as the "Journal").

1.3. The Journal is a periodical electronic scientific publication specializing in the legal regulation of the digital economy, information technology law, intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies, and holds the status of a mass media outlet.

1.4. Official name of the Journal:

In Uzbek: “Raqamli huquq va innovatsiya”;

In English: “Digital Law and Innovation”;

In Russian: “Цифровое право и инновации”.

1.5. The Journal is published in Uzbek, English, and Russian (depending on the articles received).

1.6. The purpose of the Journal is to provide a professional scientific-practical platform for the in-depth analysis of theoretical and practical problems in the legal regulation of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies, to ensure the protection of human rights and intellectual property in the digital space, and to adapt the legal system of Uzbekistan and international law to the era of digital transformation.

1.7. Objectives of the Journal:

1.7.1. Publishing fundamental and applied research on determining the legal status of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, smart contracts, crypto-assets, and Big Data;

1.7.2. Identifying gaps in national legislation regarding the digital economy, e-commerce, and cybersecurity, and developing scientifically grounded proposals for their elimination;

1.7.3. Comparative analysis of advanced international standards (GDPR, etc.) and the experience of foreign countries in the field of Digital Law and their application in the practice of Uzbekistan;

1.7.4. Legal support for innovations in LegalTech, FinTech, and RegTech, and covering the necessary legal framework for the startup ecosystem;

1.7.5. Increasing digital literacy and digital legal culture in society, and expanding awareness regarding the protection of personal data.

1.8. The scientific electronic journal "Journal of Digital Law and Innovation" is published in Uzbek, English, and Russian once every two months (six times a year), or special issues may be released by decision of the Editorial Board. Up to 50 printer’s sheets of articles are published in one issue.

1.9. The Journal belongs to "UNILEX GLOBAL" Limited Liability Company; therefore, "UNILEX GLOBAL" Limited Liability Company (hereinafter referred to as the "Founder") is the founder and publisher of the journal.

1.10. The right to name the Journal belongs to the Founder. The Journal's logo may be registered as a trademark by the Founder in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

1.11. The Editorial Board is not a legal entity or an independent economic entity. The Editorial Board conducts its economic activities as a structural subdivision of the Founder.

1.12. The Editorial Board conducts its activities for the preparation and publication of the journal on the basis of professional independence.

1.13. The management of the Editorial Board is carried out based on this Regulation and other documents of the Founder, in accordance with the current laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

1.14. The activities of the Editorial Board are financed by the Founder in the manner prescribed in this Regulation and other documents of the Founder, in accordance with the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

1.15. Location of the Editorial Board (postal address): House 11-b, Muqanna Street, Eshonbuloq MFY, Sergili District, Tashkent City.

1.16. The scientific electronic journal "Journal of Digital Law and Innovation" covers all topical issues at the intersection of modern technologies and law. The main focus is on the digital transformation of traditional legal fields and the regulation of entirely new digital relations, comprising the following:

1.16.1. Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Law (AI & Robotics Law): Copyright for objects created by AI; legal liability for AI decisions (e.g., self-driving car accidents); algorithmic fairness and non-discrimination; legal status of robots and autonomous systems.

1.16.2. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Protection of personal data (GDPR and national standards); combating cybercrime and collecting digital evidence; information security and digital sovereignty; cloud computing and cross-border data exchange.

1.16.3. Digital Economy and FinTech: Regulation of crypto-assets, digital currencies, and tokens; blockchain technology and its legal aspects; smart contracts and their legal force; e-commerce, marketplaces, and taxation of digital services; digitalization of banking and activities of Neobanks.

1.16.4. Intellectual Property and Digital Media (IP in Digital Age): Protection of copyright on the Internet and digital piracy; disputes between domain names and trademarks; NFT (Non-Fungible Token) and virtual property rights; social networks, content moderation, and freedom of speech.

1.16.5. LegalTech and Digitalization of the Justice System (E-Justice): Digital technologies in the activities of courts and law enforcement agencies; Online Dispute Resolution (ODR); automation of the legal services market (document constructors, chatbots); digitalization of notary and public services (E-Government).

1.16.6. Innovation Management and Startup Law: Legal ecosystem of startups and venture financing; "Regulatory Sandboxes" and experimental legal regimes; stimulation of innovative activity and commercialization of intellectual property.

II. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE FOUNDER AND THE EDITORIAL BOARD

2.1. THE FOUNDER HAS THE RIGHT TO:

2.1.1. Participate in the management of the editorial office within the scope of powers established in this Regulation, the agreement between the Founder and the editorial office, and the legislative acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

2.1.2. Participate in the distribution of profits and coverage of losses, and in the event of termination of the editorial office's activities, receive the remaining property or its value after settlement with creditors in the manner prescribed by law;

2.1.3. Hand over the editorial board as a property complex to another person (trustee) for trust management, who must manage it in the interests of the Founder or a specified third party;

2.1.4. Appoint and dismiss the Editor-in-Chief and members of the editorial council;

2.1.5. Publish messages or materials in its own name, not exceeding one printed page, in the nearest issue of the journal free of charge.

2.2. OBLIGATIONS OF THE FOUNDER:

2.2.1. Approve the Regulation of the Journal's Editorial Board;

2.2.2. Appoint the Editor-in-Chief;

2.2.3. Provide the necessary material and technical base (website, server, office equipment) for the activities of the Editorial Board;

2.2.4. Assist in the state registration of the journal and obtaining an ISSN number;

2.2.5. Notify the competent state authority if the share of foreign investment in the regulation fund increases beyond 30% as stipulated by law;

2.2.6. Foreign investment is not permitted in the regulation fund of "UNILEX GLOBAL" LLC;

2.2.7. Assist the editorial office in studying public opinion, advertising the journal, and organizing public events;

2.2.8. Ensure control over compliance with the Law on Mass Media;

2.2.9. The Founder does not have the right to censor, review, or interfere in the creative activities of the editorial board;

2.2.10. Possess other rights and assume other obligations in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan;

2.2.11. The rights and obligations of the Founder cease in case of bankruptcy or liquidation.

2.3. THE EDITORIAL BOARD HAS THE RIGHT TO:

2.3.1. Independently plan and implement its work in accordance with work plans approved by the Founder;

2.3.2. Review, edit, accept, or reject materials submitted to the journal (based on Peer Review);

2.3.3. Collect and publish articles and materials in compliance with the laws regulating mass media;

2.3.4. Independently determine the design, sections, and content of the journal;

2.3.5. Request information from state bodies, self-government bodies, public associations, and organizations;

2.3.6. Utilize the technical and production potential provided by the Founder;

2.3.7. Invite international experts and scientists to become members of the Editorial Board or as reviewers;

2.3.8. Organize and participate in scientific conferences and seminars on behalf of the journal.

2.4. OBLIGATIONS OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD:

2.4.1. Conduct activities within the framework of this Regulation and the Law "On Mass Media";

2.4.2. Ensure the high quality of published products and information materials;

2.4.3. Ensure the scientific level of articles and check for plagiarism (Anti-Plagiarism);

2.4.4. Respect copyrights;

2.4.5. Respect the rights and legal interests of the consumers of the publication;

2.4.6. Ensure the timely and high-quality publication (uploading to the website) of the journal;

2.4.7. Ensure the constant operation and information security of the journal website.

2.5. THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HAS THE RIGHT TO:

2.5.1. Act on behalf of the editorial office in relations with the Founder;

2.5.2. Permit and sign for the publication of each issue. The journal is published only after the Editor-in-Chief grants permission;

2.5.3. Form the members of the editorial board and submit them to the Founder for approval;

2.5.4. Represent the editorial office in relations with state bodies, international organizations, and authors.

2.6. OBLIGATIONS OF THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:

2.6.1. Lead the work of the editorial office;

2.6.2. Perform organizational and management work related to the preparation of the original layout of the journal;

2.6.3. Prevent the use of the journal for calls for violent change of the constitutional order, violation of territorial integrity, propaganda of war, violence, cruelty, or disclosure of state secrets.

III. SOURCES OF FINANCING FOR THE EDITORIAL BOARD

3.1. The activities of the Editorial Board are financed by the Founder’s own funds, membership fees of those publishing articles, and funds received from services provided for publishing articles.

3.2. The property used by the Editorial Board is part of the property of the Founder.

3.3. Funds necessary for the preparation and release of the journal are allocated by the Founder based on the proposal of the Editor-in-Chief.

3.4. The procedure for preparing, placing, and distributing advertisements is determined by the Founder's documents.

3.5. Profits obtained from the activities of the Editorial Board, including advertising, are the property of the Founder and are used to cover expenses, pay mandatory taxes, provide incentives for staff, and other purposes in accordance with the law.

IV. PROCEDURE FOR FORMING MANAGEMENT BODIES

4.1. The Editorial Board is managed by the Founder and the Editor-in-Chief within their respective powers.

4.2. The Founder resolves the following issues:

4.2.1. Determining the main directions of the editorial office's activities;

4.2.2. Approving and dismissing the Editor-in-Chief;

4.2.3. Approving annual reports on the use of funds and property;

4.2.4. Hiring and dismissing editorial staff;

4.2.5. Deciding on the formation or dissolution of the Editorial and Expertise Councils;

4.2.6. Allocating financial and material resources and approving the expenditure budget.

4.3. Other powers are exercised in accordance with this Regulation and the Founder's Regulation.

4.4. The Editor-in-Chief manages the current activities of the Editorial Board.

4.5. The Editor-in-Chief relies on this Regulation, the Agreement with the Founder, and the laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

4.6. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for meeting the requirements set by law for mass media activities.

4.7. The Editor-in-Chief manages the editorial office based on the principle of individual leadership.

4.8. The Editor-in-Chief:

4.8.1. Acts in the interests of the editorial office in relations with the Founder;

4.8.2. Organizes the work of the editorial board and forms the staff list;

4.8.3. Issues orders mandatory for employees;

4.8.4. Distributes duties among employees;

4.8.5. Determines the functions of editorial departments;

4.8.6. Selects journalists and authors;

4.8.7. Creates and terminates journal sections;

4.8.8. Signs every issue for publication;

4.8.9. Resolves other matters within their jurisdiction;

4.8.10. Submits candidates for the staff and Editorial Council to the Founder for approval.

V. DISTRIBUTION OF PROFITS AND COVERING OF LOSSES

5.1. Profits remaining after taxes are the property of the Founder.

5.2. Losses incurred are covered by the Founder’s reserve funds.

VI. POWERS OF EDITORIAL EMPLOYEES

6.1. Editorial employees are persons engaged in editing, creating, or collecting materials for the journal based on an employment contract.

6.2. Employees participate in developing plans through general meetings and propose improvements for the journal's quality.

VII. GROUNDS AND PROCEDURE FOR SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF PUBLICATION

7.1. Publication may be terminated or suspended by decision of the Founder or a court.

7.2. The Founder may suspend publication if the editorial board violates laws or ethical standards, if publication becomes loss-making, or if financing is no longer possible.

7.3. Court termination may occur due to systematic violations of mass media laws, failure to follow previous court suspension orders, or if the journal has not been published for more than six months.

7.4. The Founder makes decisions on suspension or termination after consulting with editorial management.

VIII. REORGANIZATION AND LIQUIDATION OF THE EDITORIAL BOARD

8.1. Reorganization or liquidation occurs by decision of the Founder or by court order.

IX. CHANGE OF FOUNDERS OR COMPOSITION

9.1. In case of a change of Founder, the journal continues after re-registration.

9.2. If the Founder is reorganized, rights and obligations pass to the legal successor.

X. PROCEDURE FOR ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE REGULATION

10.1. The Founder approves the Regulation.

10.2. Changes and additions are made by the Founder on their own initiative or at the suggestion of the editorial office.

10.3. New editions of the Regulation enter into force upon approval by the Founder.

Editor-in-Chief: H. Tukhtashev

Approved by the Director of "UNILEX GLOBAL" LLC, Founder of the Editorial Board of the Scientific Electronic Journal "Journal of Digital Law and Innovation":

H.I. Tukhtashev