Deutsche Zentralbibliothek für Medizin (ZB MED)

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Download, Copyright Rules

CCMed and MEDIKAT records may be downloaded subject to the indicated conditions for the following purposes:

1. Temporary storage - using Order type Standard rsp. the parameter USE=STD
   Temporary storage, in electronic form, of search output retrieved online is allowed for the purpose of editing, reformatting or printing.
   Up to 25 copies of printed output may be made for distribution within customer's organisation. These copies may not be offered for sale.
   Information brokers or libraries acting on behalf of clients may supply printed copies of search results, but must ensure that ZBMED's copyright is made known to these clients.
    
2. Long-term storage and re-use of data -using Order type Download rsp. the parameter USE=DLOAD
   Long-term storage and re-use of data is subject to the following conditions:
   
   a) Use of the data is only allowed for personal use resp. restricted to employees, staff, students or bona fide consultants of the customer organisation at the downloading site.
   b) The customer acknowledges that the copyright in the data downloaded is the sole property of ZB MED.
   c) Data may not be resold.
    
3. Other uses e.g. multiple copying of data, use for resale etc are subject to specific written agreement.

All enquiries on other use of the data or for other purposes should be addressed to:

Deutsche Zentralbibliothek für Medizin (ZB MED)
50924 Cologne
Germany
Phone: +49 221 478 5601
Fax: +49 221 478 5697

The regulations concerning copying of data in machine-readable form also apply to printed data. Please see above.