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By accessing or using the Public Domain Literature Library (the “Library”) at deatl.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Library. We may revise these terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Lawful Personal Use
The Library is offered for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You may browse, read, download, and share the bibliographic records, editorial notes, and public-domain texts we present, provided you respect copyright laws and these terms.
Prohibited Misuse
You must not:
- Use the Library for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
- Attempt to disrupt, damage, or impair the Library’s servers, security, or functionality.
- Upload or transmit any viruses, malware, or harmful code.
- Engage in any activity that interferes with other users’ access or enjoyment.
Automated Extraction and Interference
Automated scraping, data mining, or systematic extraction of content without our prior written permission is prohibited. This includes using bots, crawlers, or similar tools to access or copy substantial portions of the Library. We reserve the right to block or restrict access from any IP address or user agent that we reasonably believe is engaged in such activity.
Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
The Library provides bibliographic records, editorial commentary, and transcriptions of works believed to be in the public domain in many jurisdictions. However:
- We do not guarantee that every work is free of copyright in all countries. Users are responsible for verifying the copyright status of any work in their own jurisdiction before using it.
- Transcriptions may contain errors or omissions introduced during digitization or editing. We make no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any text.
- Editorial notes and commentary are the opinions of our editors and are provided for informational purposes only.
Jurisdiction-Dependent Copyright and Public Domain
Copyright laws vary internationally. A work that is in the public domain in Canada or the United States may still be protected by copyright in other countries. You are solely responsible for complying with the copyright laws applicable to your location and use.
User Responsibility
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Third-Party Links
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Technical Availability
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Editorial Notes and Presentation
Editorial content, including introductions, reading notes, and thematic analyses, represents the views of our editors. These materials are intended to enrich the reading experience but should not be considered authoritative scholarly sources. We may update or remove editorial content at our discretion.
Rights-Holder Notices
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Limitation of Liability
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Suspension of Abusive Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these terms, engages in abusive behavior, or whose activity may harm the Library or other users. Such decisions are made at our sole discretion.
Service Changes
We may change, add, or remove features of the Library at any time. We will endeavor to provide notice of material changes, but are not obligated to do so. These terms may be updated accordingly; your continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
If you have questions about these terms, please contact the catalogue project at editor@deatl.com.