This policy outlines the acceptable use of digital publications made available through our library. By accessing and using these digital resources, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth below.

1. General Guidelines

• Digital publications are provided for educational, research, and personal use only.
• Users must comply with all applicable copyright laws and licensing agreements when accessing and using digital resources.
• Access to digital publications is a privilege and not a right. Violation of this policy may result in suspension or termination of access.

2. Permissible Uses

• Users may view, download, and print limited portions of digital publications for personal, educational, or research purposes.
• Sharing or distributing portions of these publications within educational or professional contexts is allowed if it falls under fair use and proper citation is provided.
• Authorized users (students, faculty, staff, and registered library patrons) are permitted to use digital publications for academic purposes.

3. Prohibited Uses

• Users must not distribute, reproduce, or share digital publications in their entirety without prior written permission from the copyright holder.
• Altering, removing, or circumventing any copyright management information or digital rights management (DRM) protection on digital resources is prohibited.
• Users may not use digital publications for commercial purposes, resale, or any use that infringes copyright or violates licensing terms.
• Systematic downloading of substantial portions of content (e.g., entire books, journal volumes, or excessive copying) is prohibited.

4. Copyright Statement

• The digital publications made available by the library are subject to copyright protection. The materials may be protected under U.S. Copyright Law, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and/or other international intellectual property laws.
• Copyright law provides the legal framework for fair use, and users are expected to observe these laws and guidelines. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of copyrighted materials is illegal and may result in legal action.
• Proper attribution must be given when quoting or referencing materials from the digital publications in any academic, research, or professional work.

5. Access

• Access to digital publications is restricted to authorized users of the library, such as registered patrons, students, faculty, and staff.
• The library reserves the right to restrict or revoke access to digital resources for any user found violating the terms of this policy.

6. Monitoring and Enforcement

• The library may monitor the use of its digital resources to ensure compliance with this policy. Any suspected violation of copyright or misuse of digital resources will be investigated.
• Consequences for violating this policy may include suspension of library privileges, termination of access to digital resources, or legal actions as applicable under copyright laws.

By using our digital resources, you acknowledge and agree to abide by this Acceptable Use Policy. The library reserves the right to amend this policy at any time without prior notice.