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Lawful Personal Use
The Library offers ebooks and editorial content for lawful personal, educational, and research purposes. You may read, download, and share copies of public-domain works as permitted by applicable law. Commercial resale or redistribution of content in a manner that exceeds fair use or statutory exceptions is prohibited unless you obtain prior written permission.
Prohibited Misuse
You may not use the Library for any unlawful purpose, to infringe the rights of others, or in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the service. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not limited to: introducing viruses, malware, or other harmful code; attempting to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site or its systems; and interfering with the proper functioning of the Library.
Automated Extraction and Interference
Automated scraping, data mining, or bulk extraction of content without our express written consent is prohibited. You may not use robots, spiders, or other automated means to access the site for purposes of copying, monitoring, or reproducing content, except as necessary for standard search-engine indexing. We reserve the right to block or limit access from any automated tool that imposes an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations
We strive to provide accurate bibliographic information and faithful transcriptions, but errors may occur. Ebooks may be derived from historical sources that contain outdated language, cultural biases, or factual inaccuracies. Editorial notes and commentary reflect the views of individual contributors and do not represent institutional positions. We make no representation that any work is error-free or complete.
Copyright and Public-Domain Status
Many works in the Library are believed to be in the public domain in the United States. However, copyright laws vary by jurisdiction. It is your responsibility to verify the legal status of a work before using it in a manner that may require permission. Some content—such as editorial introductions, annotations, and cover art—may be protected by copyright and is offered under license terms indicated on the relevant page. If you believe any material infringes your rights, please contact us at editor@iebey.com.
User Responsibility
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Third-Party Links
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Technical Availability
We aim to provide reliable access to the Library, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. Access may be suspended temporarily for maintenance, updates, or circumstances 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
Editorial content—including introductions, reading notes, and category descriptions—is prepared by our staff and contributors. These materials represent one interpretive perspective and are not definitive. We may update or remove editorial content without prior notice. The presentation of works within categories such as 'Society Culture' or 'Customs Everyday Life' is for navigational convenience and does not constitute scholarly consensus.
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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 or engages in abusive behavior, including excessive automated requests, harassment of other users, or infringement of intellectual property rights. Suspension may be temporary or permanent at our 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 after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, 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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