Terms and conditions of online access

The African Studies Companion: A Guide to Information Sources, 
4th revised edition 
© Hans Zell Publishing [T/A Hans Zell Publishing Consultants], 2006 

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Period of online access/Expiry
Purchasers of the print edition of the African Studies Companion are entitled to free access to the online version for a limited period. Access to the online edition will expire upon publication of a new 5th edition, scheduled for publication sometime during the course of 2010. Continuing access to the electronic version of the African Studies Companion will thereafter be subject to purchase of the print version of the 5th edition, and will require re-registration. All registered users of the 4th edition of the African Studies Companion will be notified of the online expiry date at least three months prior to publication of the 5th edition of the African Studies Companion.

Access methods and server availability
Access to the online version of the 4th edition of the African Studies Companion is either by user ID/password and IP address; or via IP address recognition for libraries requiring their own authentication methods. Applicable IP ranges can be indicated when registering for online access, in a field provided on the registration form.

Access is permitted at any time, but the publisher will not be liable for any delay, down time, or other failure of performance. However, the publisher will make all reasonable efforts to correct any performance problems brought to its attention.

Authorized users
For libraries and other institutional purchasers who have arranged online access using their own authentication methods via IP address recognition, access is restricted to authorized users of these institutions' secure library networks, on campus connected to the network directly, or off campus using the institution's proxy server and dial-in services. 

Authorized users at academic institutions shall be identified by authorized Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. Client shall limit on-site access to current students, faculty, and staff who are primarily affiliated with the licensed campus, as well as walk-in users who are permitted access to the secure network from computer terminals within the library premises and who are making inconsequential use of the resources for their scholarly, research, educational, or personal use only. Remote access is limited to current students, faculty, and staff.

Permitted and prohibited uses
Material contained in the African Studies Companion is subject to copyright and database protection. Authorized users may search, view, retrieve and display all content. Making one or more copies in hard copy form of the output of any search is permitted, but such copies may not be sold. Downloading search results to hard disk or diskette is permitted provided that such data are not made available to anyone who is not an authorized user. 

Systematic downloading of entire sections of the database is prohibited, as is electronically transmitting online content to mailing lists or electronic bulletin boards, exploitation of the database for monetary reward by means of sale or resale of content, systematically making print or electronic copies of multiple extracts (other than providing printed copies of sections of content for individual authorized users), or bulk reproduction and distribution of materials in any form.

Recompiling, copying, publication or republication of data beyond "fair use", in any form or medium whatsoever, may be done only with specific written permission from Hans Zell Publishing. 

Infringement of the above terms and conditions may result in termination of online access, but the publisher agrees to give prior written notice to users of such withdrawal. 

Limited warranty
Information contained in the database of the African Studies Companion is provided to end-users without warranty of any kind. While the compilers have taken great care to ensure accuracy, the Publisher cannot assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by omissions or inaccuracies in the African Studies Companion, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

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