Acceptance of Terms
By accessing or using the Public Domain Literature Library (the 'Library'), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Library. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Lawful Personal Use
The Library is provided for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You may read, download, and share ebooks for personal enjoyment, study, or research. Any commercial use, redistribution, or republication requires prior written permission from the copyright holder where applicable.
Prohibited Misuse
You may not use the Library in any way that violates applicable law or infringes the rights of others. Specifically, you may not:
- Use automated means (such as bots, scrapers, or crawlers) to access, extract, or copy content without our express written permission.
- Interfere with the operation of the Library, including attempting to overload, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to our systems.
- Upload or transmit any harmful code, viruses, or malicious software.
- Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity.
Automated Extraction and Interference
Automated extraction of bibliographic data, full texts, or metadata is prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing. We employ reasonable measures to detect and prevent abusive access, and we reserve the right to suspend or terminate access for any user or IP address that engages in such activity without prior notice.
Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
The ebooks in the Library are provided as historical or literary transcriptions. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that every transcription is error-free, complete, or faithful to the original source. Bibliographic information may contain inaccuracies or omissions. Users are encouraged to verify critical references against authoritative editions.
Jurisdiction-Dependent Copyright and Public-Domain Status
Ebooks in the Library are believed to be in the public domain in many jurisdictions, but copyright laws vary by country. It is your responsibility to determine the legal status of any work in your location before using it. We do not warrant that a work is free of copyright restrictions in every jurisdiction. Some works may be subject to residual copyrights or other intellectual property rights.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your use of the Library and any consequences thereof. You agree to comply with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations. You should not rely on the Library for legal, medical, or professional advice.
Third-Party Links
The Library may contain links to third-party websites or resources. We do not endorse or assume any responsibility for the content, privacy practices, or terms of those sites. Your use of linked sites is at your own risk.
Technical Availability
We strive to provide reliable access to the Library, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free availability. The Library may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Library (or any part thereof) at any time without prior notice.
Editorial Notes and Presentation
The Library includes editorial notes, reading guides, and contextual materials (such as 'Reading Companion,' 'Edition Insights,' and 'Themes and Context') that provides supplementary catalogue interpretation. These materials are provided for informational and educational purposes and do not represent definitive scholarly conclusions. We may update or remove such content without notice.
Rights-Holder Notices
If you believe that any content on the Library infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us at [email protected] with a detailed description of the claimed infringement. We will review and respond promptly.
Warranty Disclaimer
THE LIBRARY IS PROVIDED 'AS IS' AND 'AS AVAILABLE,' WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. NO WARRANTY IS MADE THAT THE LIBRARY WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR-FREE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIBRARY, ITS EDITORS, OR AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE LIBRARY, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
Suspension of Abusive Access
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user or device that violates these Terms, engages in abusive behavior, or imposes an unreasonable burden on our infrastructure. Suspension may occur without prior notice and at our sole discretion.
Service Changes
We may change, add, or remove features of the Library at any time. We may also modify these Terms by posting an updated version. Your continued use after such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms 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 while preserving its intent.
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