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Users are fully responsible for any legal consequences arising from infringement of applicable copyright laws. The University has the right to hold the user liable on an indemnity basis for any claims, liabilities, costs and damages the University may suffer as a result of any infringement.
Copyright Warning on Using Electronic Resources
Use of Library's electronic resources is subject to copyright legislations and vendor licence agreements. Complying with the copyright legislations and licence agreements, users may download, save, or print reasonable portion of text, search results, or other information from these resources solely for the purposes of private study or research, and for personal and non-commercial use.
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