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Use of the Site
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The ebooks and editorial materials presented on the Site are drawn from sources believed to be in the public domain in many jurisdictions. However, copyright laws vary by country, and it is your responsibility to verify the legal status of any work before using it in a manner that may require permission. Some texts may include transcriptions, annotations, or introductions that are subject to copyright. All editorial content—including reading notes, commentary, and catalogue descriptions—is the intellectual property of the catalogue project, and may not be reproduced without permission. For example, the reading notes for Twelve months in Madagascar or the edition insights for Around the Circle are original works that remain under copyright. You are welcome to quote brief excerpts for purposes of review or academic criticism, but wholesale republication is not permitted.
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Changes to the Service
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Severability
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Contact
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