Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Public Domain Literature Library (the 'Site'), 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.

Use of the Site

The Site provides a curated catalogue of ebooks and related editorial materials for lawful personal, educational, and research purposes. You may browse, read, download, and share works in accordance with applicable copyright law. You are responsible for ensuring your use complies with the laws of your jurisdiction.

Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in violation of any applicable law.
• Reproduce, distribute, or publicly display substantial portions of the Site's editorial content (such as reading notes, summaries, or commentary) without prior written permission.
• Engage in automated scraping, data mining, or any form of bulk extraction of content without explicit written authorization.
• Interfere with the operation of the Site, including introducing malware, overloading servers, or attempting to bypass security measures.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with us.

Automated Access

Where automated access (e.g., bots, crawlers) is enabled for search indexing, you must respect the instructions in any robots.txt file and not exceed a reasonable request rate. We reserve the right to block or limit access from any automated agent that disrupts service or imposes an unreasonable burden on our infrastructure.

Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations

We strive to provide accurate bibliographic information and transcriptions, but errors may occur. Works may include typographical mistakes, missing pages, or incomplete metadata. Editorial notes represent the views of the reviewer and are not authoritative. Do not rely solely on our catalogue for scholarly citation without verifying against authoritative sources.

Copyright and Public Domain

Most ebooks in our catalogue are believed to be in the public domain in the United States and many other countries. However, copyright laws vary by jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to confirm the legal status of a work before using it in a manner that may require permission. Some works may be under copyright in certain countries due to different terms of protection. We do not guarantee that every work is free of copyright restrictions worldwide.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your use of the Site and any content you access or share. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Site and its operators from any claims arising from your violation of these terms or applicable law.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites for convenience. We do not endorse or control those sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Access them at your own risk.

Technical Availability

We aim to keep the Site available, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access. The Site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or events beyond our control. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time without notice.

Editorial Notes and Presentation

Editorial materials—such as summaries, reading notes, and background essays—are provided for informational and educational purposes. They reflect the opinions of individual reviewers and do not constitute professional advice. We may update or remove editorial content at our discretion.

Rights-Holder Notices

If you believe that any content on the Site infringes your copyright, please contact us at [email protected] with sufficient information to evaluate your claim. We will respond promptly and take appropriate action, which may include removing the material.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site and all content are provided 'as is' without any warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In jurisdictions where liability cannot be excluded, our liability shall be limited to the minimum permitted by law.

Suspension of Abusive Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these terms or engages in abusive behavior, including excessive automated requests, harassment, or illegal activity. Suspension may be temporary or permanent at our discretion.

Service Changes

We may update, modify, or discontinue the Site or these terms at any time. Material changes will be posted on this page. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Severability

If any provision of these terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be severed, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New Zealand, without regard to its conflict of law principles. Any disputes arising under these terms shall be resolved in the courts of New Zealand.

Entire Agreement

These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Site regarding your use of the Site and supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

Contact Information

For questions about these terms, please contact [email protected].