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By accessing or using the Historical Medicine Archive (the “Catalogue”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Catalogue. We may revise these terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Lawful Personal Use
The Catalogue is provided for lawful, personal, non-commercial purposes. You may browse, read, and download ebooks for your own private study, research, or enjoyment. Any commercial redistribution, systematic reproduction, or public display of substantial portions of the Catalogue requires prior written permission from the editor.
Prohibited Misuse
You must not use the Catalogue to violate any applicable law or regulation. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to: uploading or transmitting viruses, malware, or harmful code; attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Catalogue or its servers; and engaging in any conduct that could damage, disable, or impair the functioning of the Catalogue.
Automated Extraction and Interference
Automated tools, such as scrapers, crawlers, or bots, may not be used to extract data or ebooks from the Catalogue without our express written consent. We reserve the right to block or limit access from any IP address or user agent that engages in excessive requests or otherwise interferes with the normal operation of the Catalogue.
Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
The ebooks in the Catalogue are based on public-domain texts and have been prepared with care, but they may contain errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. Bibliographic descriptions, editorial notes, and transcriptions are provided as-is and may not be fully authoritative. Where enabled, we may include reader annotations or corrections, but we do not verify their accuracy. You should consult primary sources for critical research.
Jurisdiction-Dependent Copyright and Public-Domain Status
We make every effort to include only works that are in the public domain in the United States. However, copyright laws vary by country. It is your responsibility to ensure that any ebook you download or use is in the public domain under the laws of your jurisdiction. We do not guarantee that all works are free of copyright restrictions worldwide.
User Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your use of the Catalogue and for compliance with all applicable laws. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the editor and any contributors from any claims arising from your misuse of the Catalogue.
Third-Party Links
The Catalogue may contain links to external websites or resources. These are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. We have no control over the content or practices of third-party sites and disclaim any liability for them.
Technical Availability
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Editorial Notes and Presentation
The Catalogue includes editorial introductions, reading notes, and thematic categorizations (such as “Edition Insights” or “A Closer Reading”). These represent the editor’s personal perspective and are not intended as definitive scholarly analysis. They may be updated or removed at our discretion.
Rights-Holder Notices
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Disclaimer of Warranties
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Limitation of Liability
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THE EDITOR AND ANY CONTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE CATALOGUE, 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 who violates these terms, engages in abusive behavior, or uses the Catalogue in a manner that disrupts the experience of others. Such suspension may be temporary or permanent, at our sole discretion.
Service Changes
We may change, update, or remove features of the Catalogue at any time. We will endeavor to provide notice of significant changes where practical, but we are not obligated to do so. These Terms of Use may be updated accordingly; the latest version will always be posted on this page.
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.
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