Reader Terms of Service

Last Revised: April 2026

For individual readers and researchers

Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using The Living Book platform as a Reader, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you may not use the platform.

Service Description

The Living Book provides access to a curated archive of literary works, manuscripts, and cultural records. As a Reader, you may:

Search and browse available content
Create a personal reading library
Add annotations and highlights to your reading
Export your reading history in Open-Archive format

User Conduct

You agree not to:

Attempt to access unauthorized materials or systems
Reproduce or distribute copyrighted content without permission
Engage in harassment, abuse, or hateful conduct
Use automated tools to scrape or bulk-download content
Share your account credentials with others

Intellectual Property

All content within The Living Book remains the intellectual property of the respective authors, estates, or rights holders. Your personal annotations and highlights are your own intellectual property.

Limitation of Liability

The Living Book is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from your use of the platform.

Agreement

By using The Living Book as a reader, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

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