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<p><i>adlr.link</i> is operated by Leipzig University Library and funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG).</p>
<p>According to DFG funding guidelines, the service is primarily aimed at academics in the communication, media and film studies as well as related fields of study in Germany for immediate and direct access to specific literature and research-relevant information.</p>
<p>By using the services of <i>adlr.link</i>, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. Please note: The English version of our terms of use is for informational purposes only. The German version shall be legally binding only.</p>
<h2><strong>Terms of Use</strong></h2>
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<li>No prior registration is required for using <i>adlr.link</i>. However, in order to be able to use all adlr.link services, you have to sign up for an account. Account registration and use of the services are free of charge.</li>
<li>You have to provide certain personal details when signing up for an account. Our privacy policy apply. You are obliged to keep your account details up-to-date at all times. A user account is assigned to a single person. You must not reveal user name and password to other people. Any unauthorized use of an account will cause a temporary or permanent blocking of your account.</li>
<li>You have to choose a membership level when signing up for an account. There are two membership levels: Level I includes all scientific staff members and university lecturers (e.g. professors) who work at a university or research institution, all members of the relevant specialist associations, doctoral students , scholarship holders as well as external academics (with no formal employment at a university or research institution). Level II includes students and other users. <i>adlr.link</i> may re-check your affiliation with your organization and to the specified membership level by using Shibboleth single-sign-on service when applicable. <i>adlr.link</i> may re-assign you to another membership level at our sole discretion.</li>
<li>Registration is not restricted to academics in the field of communication, media and film studies. Interdisciplinary-based researchers may also sign up with <i>adlr.link</i> when conducting research within the respective field of study.</li>
<li>By signing up with <i>adlr.link</i> you agree not to misuse the services offered (e.g. orders that go beyond normal scope) and to respect all copyrights.</li>
<li>E-books provided by <i>adlr.link</i> and other documents delivered to you by <i>adlr.link</i> (either electronically or physically) are for your own personal use only. Any duplication or copying is not permitted.</li>
<li>When obtaining data from databases licensed by <i>adlr.link</i>, you assure that you use the data only within the framework of your research and you agree not to forward any data to third parties. You may use data for non-commercial purposes only. It is not permitted to retrieve data from databases using automated bots (or similar tools).</li>
<li>When purchasing printed publications via patron driven acquisition (Print PDA), the bookseller will send you the media as a loan copy. You are obliged to return the media at your own expense to Leipzig University Library within the loan period, but in any case when your account has been expired. Loan copies must be handled carefully. Any markings and corrections of errors as well as dog-ears are not allowed. No parts may be removed from the works. You may be held responsible to make a replacement for lost or damaged works.</li>
<li><i>adlr.link</i> reserves the right to restrict some or all services for certain membership levels or to cease operation for some or all services without notice at any time. <i>adlr.link</i> also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently disable user accounts in case of repeated or persistent abusive use.</li>
<li><i>adlr.link</i> may change these terms of use and our privacy policy may be changed at any time. <i>adlr.link</i> will announce changes to registered users in a timely manner.</li>
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Last changed: 1 February 2017
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