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By accessing or using the Historical Zoology Library (the “Library”) at egiqu.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may revise these terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Lawful Personal Use
The Library is intended for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You may browse, read, download, and share the ebooks and editorial materials for personal study, education, or enjoyment. Any commercial use, resale, or redistribution that exceeds fair use or fair dealing as recognized in your jurisdiction requires prior written permission from us or the rights holder.
Prohibited Misuse
You may not use the Library in any way that violates applicable law or these terms. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to:
- Uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
- Attempting to interfere with the proper functioning of the site, including server attacks, denial-of-service attacks, or other disruptive conduct.
- Using the site to infringe upon the intellectual property or privacy rights of others.
- Misrepresenting your identity or affiliation with any person or entity.
Automated Extraction and Interference
Automated access, scraping, data mining, or any form of bulk extraction of content from the Library is prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing. We reserve the right to block or limit access from any IP address or user agent that engages in such activity, without notice.
Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
The ebooks and editorial notes in the Library are based on historical texts and may contain inaccuracies, outdated language, or errors introduced during digitization and transcription. We strive to provide reliable bibliographic information and reading companions, but we do not guarantee that every transcription is error-free or that every description is complete. Users are encouraged to consult original sources or authoritative editions for critical scholarship.
Copyright and Public-Domain Status
We make every effort to include only works that are in the public domain in the United States and many other countries. However, copyright laws vary by jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to verify the public-domain status of any work before using it in a manner that may require permission. Some works may be protected by copyright in certain countries even if they are freely available here. If you believe any content infringes your copyright, please contact us at editor@egiqu.com with a detailed notice.
User Responsibility
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Third-Party Links
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Technical Availability
We aim to keep the Library accessible and functional, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted availability. The site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or factors beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Library at any time without notice.
Editorial Notes and Presentation
The editorial notes, reading companions, and category descriptions provided on the Library are prepared by our manuscript reviewer, EGIQU Catalogue, and are offered as informal guides to the texts. They reflect one perspective and are not intended as definitive scholarly commentary. We may update or remove notes as part of ongoing curation.
Rights-Holder Notices
If you are a rights holder and believe that any material on the Library infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us at editor@egiqu.com. We will respond promptly and take appropriate action, which may include removing the material.
Warranty Disclaimer
THE LIBRARY AND ALL CONTENT ARE 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, TITLE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, OR ACCURACY. NO WARRANTY IS MADE THAT THE CONTENT WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT ACCESS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE.
Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE HISTORICAL ZOOLOGY LIBRARY, ITS OPERATORS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING FROM 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 the Library for any user who violates these terms, engages in abusive or disruptive behavior, or uses the site in a manner that harms our systems or other users. Such suspension may be immediate and without prior notice.
Service Changes
We may change, add, or remove features of the Library at any time. We may also update these Terms of Use. The most current version will be posted on this page. Your continued use after changes indicates acceptance of the new terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
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