Additional Policy

Effective Date: June 7, 2025 | Last Updated: June 7, 2025

            📌 Policy Overview: This Additional Policy outlines important guidelines regarding content usage, copyright compliance, user conduct, and our commitment to free educational access.
        

1. Content Policy

Delta Library provides access to millions of free books, ebooks, and educational resources through integration with Open Library. All content accessed through our platform is subject to the following guidelines:

Free Access: All resources are completely free to access, read, and use for personal or educational purposes.
No Hosting: Delta Library does not host or store copyrighted books. We provide search and discovery services that link to publicly available resources.
Public Domain: Many of the books accessible through our platform are in the public domain and free for anyone to use.
Open Licensed Content: We prioritize open-access and Creative Commons licensed materials that can be freely shared and distributed.

2. Copyright Compliance

Delta Library respects intellectual property rights and expects our users to do the same.

We do not host or distribute copyrighted materials without permission.
We provide links to publicly available resources through the Open Library API.
If you believe any content accessible through our platform infringes your copyright, please contact us with the relevant information.
We will promptly investigate and take appropriate action, including removing access to the reported content if necessary.

Copyright Infringement Reporting

To report copyright infringement, please provide:

Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to have been infringed
Identification of the material that is claimed to be infringing
Your contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material is not authorized
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate

Send copyright reports to: copyright@library.deltadeole.org

3. User Conduct Guidelines

To maintain a positive and educational environment for all users, we expect all visitors to adhere to these conduct guidelines:

Use the platform for lawful purposes only
Respect intellectual property rights
Do not attempt to disrupt or damage the website
Do not use automated tools to scrape or extract data
Do not impersonate others or provide false information
Do not use the platform to distribute malware or harmful content

4. Content Accuracy and Reliability

While we strive to provide accurate and reliable information, Delta Library cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content accessed through our platform. Book information, descriptions, and availability are provided by third-party sources (Open Library). Users should verify important information from original sources when necessary.

5. Availability of Service

Delta Library is provided on an "as available" basis. While we strive for 99.9% uptime, we do not guarantee uninterrupted access to the website. We may perform maintenance, updates, or improvements that temporarily affect availability. We will make reasonable efforts to notify users of scheduled maintenance in advance.

6. External Links and Third-Party Content

Our platform contains links to external websites, including Open Library and other educational resources. Delta Library is not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or availability of these external sites. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of any external site you visit.

7. No Warranties

DELTA LIBRARY PROVIDES THE WEBSITE AND SERVICES "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEBSITE WILL BE ERROR-FREE, SECURE, OR UNINTERRUPTED. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DELTA LIBRARY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION.

9. Non-Discrimination Policy

Delta Library is committed to providing equal access to all users regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation. We do not discriminate in any of our programs, services, or activities.

10. Accessibility Commitment

We are committed to making our website accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Our website follows WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines to ensure accessibility. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us.

11. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Additional Policy at any time. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

For questions about this Additional Policy, please contact us:

Delta Library
Email: policy@library.deltadeole.org
Website: deltadeole.org/educate-source

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