Public Domain Archive and Reprints Service - PublicDomainReprints.org
An experimental non-commercial project to archive and re-publish public domain works
RESPECT OF ORIGINATING ARCHIVES RIGHTS AND TERMS
We respect the rights and terms of the digital archives from which we obtain digital images for reprints. The following are details on policies in respect to specific archives:
The Internet Archive (IA- prefix) - we contacted the Internet Archive and have full clearance for use their general collections. Please note that MSN sponsored books carry additional non-commercial and search engine restrictions (see this page for more information).
Google Books (GB- prefix) - we contacted Google Books twice before starting this service - once in March of 2007 and a second time in Nov of 2007. Both times we have received clearance for the use of PDF files downloaded from Google under the following terms:
Our FAQ explains in detail how we complied with these terms.
We respect the rights and terms of the digital archives from which we obtain digital images for reprints. The following are details on policies in respect to specific archives:
The Internet Archive (IA- prefix) - we contacted the Internet Archive and have full clearance for use their general collections. Please note that MSN sponsored books carry additional non-commercial and search engine restrictions (see this page for more information).
Google Books (GB- prefix) - we contacted Google Books twice before starting this service - once in March of 2007 and a second time in Nov of 2007. Both times we have received clearance for the use of PDF files downloaded from Google under the following terms:
- Use the files for non-commercial purposes only
- Don't send automated queries to Google's system
- Don't remove the Google "watermark" you see on each file
- Respect the Google Terms of Service
- We ask that you not link directly to the PDF files from other sites
- You may host a reasonable amount of content that you've downloaded from Google on your own site, but please make sure to attribute it properly.
Our FAQ explains in detail how we complied with these terms.
COPYRIGHT POLICY FOR THE PUBLIC DOMAIN ARCHIVE AND REPRINTS SERVICE
We are based in the United States and follow United States copyright laws as follows:
1. Books published before 1923 are considered in public domain.
2. Books published by the US government are considered public domain. 3. Books after 1923 are only printed if they are marked of as being out of copyright by the original archive.
We do not have control over where are printed books being shipped to since they are printed and ordered by a third party. It is up to the individual purchaser to make sure that the book they are ordering can be legally imported into their country where copyright laws may vary from the US laws.
Since our system is automated it relies on the metadata provided by each of the original archives we support. Occasionally, this data may be inaccurate or wrong, leading to a book being printed through our service. If you are an author, publisher or other copyright holder of a book that has been printed through our service and have proof that the book is in copyright, please contact us promptly.
We are based in the United States and follow United States copyright laws as follows:
1. Books published before 1923 are considered in public domain.
2. Books published by the US government are considered public domain. 3. Books after 1923 are only printed if they are marked of as being out of copyright by the original archive.
We do not have control over where are printed books being shipped to since they are printed and ordered by a third party. It is up to the individual purchaser to make sure that the book they are ordering can be legally imported into their country where copyright laws may vary from the US laws.
Since our system is automated it relies on the metadata provided by each of the original archives we support. Occasionally, this data may be inaccurate or wrong, leading to a book being printed through our service. If you are an author, publisher or other copyright holder of a book that has been printed through our service and have proof that the book is in copyright, please contact us promptly.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Procedures
To file a DMCA notice with our service, please send the notice via mail or fax. Notices via email will not be accepted. Be aware that filing a false or incorrect DMCA notice may make you liable under law (see this example of such case). Please include the following information:
1. The copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL.
2. The content and location of the content that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, including links.
3. Sufficient contact information for you, preferably with postal mail address, fax number and email address.
4. A statement by the owner that it has a good faith belief that there is no legal basis for the use of the materials complained of.
5. A statement of the accuracy of the notice and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on the behalf of the owner.
6. A physical signature.
NOTE: We may make copies of DMCA notifications available to ChillingEffects.org with personally identifiable information removed.
DMCA notices should be sent to the following Designated Agent:
Yakov Shafranovich
Public Domain Archive and Reprints Service
4014 Labyrinth Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
United States of America
You can also fax notices to: +1 (408) 228-0856, ATTN: Yakov Shafranovich.
To file a DMCA notice with our service, please send the notice via mail or fax. Notices via email will not be accepted. Be aware that filing a false or incorrect DMCA notice may make you liable under law (see this example of such case). Please include the following information:
1. The copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed IN SUFFICIENT DETAIL.
2. The content and location of the content that is claimed to be infringing or to be the subject of infringing activity, including links.
3. Sufficient contact information for you, preferably with postal mail address, fax number and email address.
4. A statement by the owner that it has a good faith belief that there is no legal basis for the use of the materials complained of.
5. A statement of the accuracy of the notice and, under penalty of perjury, that the complaining party is authorized to act on the behalf of the owner.
6. A physical signature.
NOTE: We may make copies of DMCA notifications available to ChillingEffects.org with personally identifiable information removed.
DMCA notices should be sent to the following Designated Agent:
Yakov Shafranovich
Public Domain Archive and Reprints Service
4014 Labyrinth Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
United States of America
You can also fax notices to: +1 (408) 228-0856, ATTN: Yakov Shafranovich.