Terms and conditions
Please read these terms carefully before using Oxford Voltaire: your use of the website is construed as agreement.
Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this website.
Use of content
The content provided on this website, including but not limited to texts, images and multimedia materials, is intended for academic and research purposes only. All primary content is in the public domain and is provided as is, without any warranties or guarantees of accuracy or completeness.
Intellectual property rights
The secondary content provided here, such as prefaces, introductions and commentaries, is protected by intellectual property laws and international copyright treaties. Users are granted a limited, non-exclusive licence to access and use the content for academic and research purposes only. Any reproduction, distribution or modification of the content, beyond what is permitted by fair use or other applicable exceptions under copyright law, requires the prior written consent of the copyright holder.
Registration
Certain features of the website may require registration. By registering an account, you agree to provide accurate and complete information as required by the University of Liverpool, which administers the subscriptions. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
Subscription services
Paid subscription services may be offered for access to enhanced features and additional content. Subscriptions may be purchased by academic institutions or individuals. Terms and conditions for subscription services will be outlined separately.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users. Our aim is to meet AA compliance standards for accessibility, including features such as keyboard navigation and ARIA tagging. Please contact us if you encounter any accessibility issues.
Termination of access
Oxford University Voltaire reserves the right to terminate or suspend access to the website, without prior notice, in cases of suspected violation of these terms and conditions, fraudulent activity or misuse of the website. Users may also terminate their account at any time by contacting customer support.
Functionality
Users agree not to copy, reproduce or imitate the UI/UX design and functionality of this website for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, without the express written consent of the Voltaire Foundation or its authorised representatives.
User feedback
By submitting any ideas, suggestions or feedback ('User Suggestions') to Oxford University Voltaire, you agree that they become the property of this site. You grant Oxford University Voltaire the right to use, modify, and incorporate User Suggestions into the website without compensation or acknowledgement to you. You waive any rights or claims, including intellectual property rights, in connection with the User Suggestions.
Severability
If any provision of these terms and conditions is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
Limitation of liability
In no event shall Oxford University Voltaire, its affiliates or partners be liable for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.
Modifications
We reserve the right to modify or amend these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Your continued use of the website following any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes.
Governing law
These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom. Any disputes arising out of or related to these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the United Kingdom. In the event of any discrepancies between translated versions of these terms and conditions, the English version shall prevail.