Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using Philosophy & Ethics Library (the “Library”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Library. These terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access the service.

Use of the Library

The Library is provided for lawful, personal, non-commercial use. You may read, download, and share ebooks and accompanying editorial content for personal study, education, or enjoyment. You may not use the Library for any purpose that is unlawful or prohibited by these terms.

Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to:

• Use the Library for any commercial purpose without prior written permission from the editor.
• Reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from the Library’s content except as permitted by applicable copyright law or as expressly allowed on the site.
• Engage in automated extraction, scraping, data mining, or any form of bulk downloading of content unless explicitly authorized.
• Interfere with the operation of the Library, including by introducing viruses, bots, or other harmful code, or by attempting to overload, crash, or disrupt servers.
• Access or attempt to access any non-public areas of the site, or bypass any technical measures used to restrict access.

Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations

The Library provides ebooks and editorial notes based on public-domain sources, transcriptions, and scholarly editions. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, the Library does not guarantee that transcriptions are error-free or that bibliographic information is complete or current. Users should verify critical references against authoritative print editions.

Copyright and Public-Domain Status

Most works in the Library are believed to be in the public domain in many jurisdictions. However, copyright laws vary by country, and some works may still be protected in certain places. Users are solely responsible for determining the copyright status of any work in their own jurisdiction and for complying with local laws. The Library does not represent that every ebook is free of copyright restrictions worldwide. Editorial content, including introductions, reading notes, and commentary, may be subject to copyright and is provided for personal use only.

User Responsibility

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

Third-Party Links

The Library may contain links to third-party websites or resources. These are provided for convenience only and do not imply endorsement. The Library has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party site. Access any such site at your own risk.

Technical Availability

The Library is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. While we aim for reliable access, we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The Library may be temporarily unavailable for maintenance, updates, or due to factors 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—such as reading companions, contextual notes, and category descriptions—reflect the personal perspective of the editor and are intended to aid exploration, not to serve as definitive scholarly analysis. The Library may update or revise such content from time to time.

Rights-Holder Notices

If you believe that any content on the Library infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact the editor at [email protected] with a detailed description. We will promptly investigate and, where appropriate, remove or disable access to the material.

Disclaimer of Warranties

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Library and its editor disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. The Library does not warrant that the content is accurate, reliable, or free of errors.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the Library or its editor be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Library, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages, so this provision may not apply to you.

Suspension of Abusive Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these terms, engages in abusive conduct, or uses the Library in a manner that disrupts the service or infringes the rights of others. Such suspension may occur without prior notice.

Changes to the Service

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Library after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We encourage you to review these terms periodically.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. These terms constitute the entire agreement between you and the Library regarding your use of the service.

If you have questions about these Terms of Use, please contact Charles Melville, Bibliographic Consultant, at [email protected].