Terms of Service

Last Updated: October 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Library Discovery System (LDS), you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use the service.

2. User Accounts

To use certain features of LDS, you must create an account:

  • You must provide accurate and complete information
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials
  • You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account
  • You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access
  • You must be affiliated with an approved institution to register

3. Acceptable Use

When using LDS, you agree to:

  • Use the service for lawful purposes only
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • Not attempt to circumvent security measures
  • Not interfere with or disrupt the service
  • Not use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
  • Not share your account credentials with others
  • Not engage in any activity that could harm the system or other users

4. Intellectual Property

The LDS platform, including its code, design, and documentation, is protected by intellectual property laws. Resources accessed through LDS may be subject to copyright and licensing restrictions from their respective sources.

5. Service Availability

We strive to maintain continuous service availability, but we cannot guarantee:

  • Uninterrupted access to the service
  • Complete accuracy of search results
  • Availability of external library systems
  • That the service will be error-free or secure from unauthorized access

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time.

6. User Content

You retain ownership of content you create (bookmarks, notes, etc.). By using LDS, you grant us a license to use this content to provide and improve the service.

7. Privacy

Your use of LDS is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Please review it to understand how we collect and use your information.

8. Termination

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account if you violate these terms or engage in conduct that we deem harmful to the service or other users. You may also terminate your account at any time through your profile settings.

9. Disclaimer of Warranties

LDS is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not warrant that the service will meet your requirements or that results will be accurate or reliable.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the service.

11. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.

12. Governing Law

These terms are governed by applicable local and national laws. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the service is operated.

13. Contact

For questions about these terms, please contact us.