Elsevier Terms and Conditions

Read our summary of Elsevier's Terms and Conditions.

Implications

  • You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions by using Elsevier services.
  • You cannot use content from Elsevier services for commercial purposes without permission.
  • You may not use automated tools to scrape or extract data from Elsevier services.
  • Elsevier can terminate your access to services at any time without notice.
  • You retain ownership of content you upload, but grant Elsevier a broad license to use it.
  • Elsevier disclaims all warranties and liabilities regarding the services and content.
  • You must comply with export control laws when using Elsevier services.
  • Elsevier can change the terms and conditions at any time without prior notice.
  • You must indemnify Elsevier for any third-party claims arising from your use of the services.
  • Disputes are governed by the laws of The Netherlands or the country of the Elsevier regional office in your region.
  • You must notify Elsevier of any unauthorized use of your password or account.
  • Elsevier may monitor and remove user content at its discretion.
  • You cannot assign your rights or obligations under these terms to anyone else.
  • Elsevier does not endorse third-party sites linked from its services.
  • Elsevier services may contain links to third-party sites or resources.
  • You cannot use Elsevier services for illegal activities or to distribute harmful content.
  • Elsevier welcomes links to its services but does not allow framing or use of its trademarks without permission.
  • Elsevier may exercise editorial control over content on its services.
  • Elsevier does not claim ownership of user submissions but has broad rights to use them.
  • Elsevier is not responsible for the accuracy or compliance of user submissions.
  • Elsevier can change, modify, add, or remove portions of these terms at any time.
  • Elsevier provides services "as is" without warranties or representations of any kind.
  • Elsevier's liability is limited to the fees paid by you for the services.
  • Elsevier may terminate your license to use its services if you violate the terms.
  • Elsevier's main companies are located in the UK, NL, and US.
  • Elsevier's terms apply to all its local subsidiaries.
  • Elsevier's terms include additional terms for specific products and services.
  • Elsevier may not display or use user submissions.
  • Elsevier may remove any user submission at its discretion.
  • Elsevier may monitor user submissions for compliance with its terms.
  • Elsevier may edit, refuse to post, or remove any user submission.
  • Elsevier's terms include a disclaimer of warranties and liability.
  • Elsevier's terms include an indemnification clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a governing law and venue clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a severability clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a no waiver clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a compliance with laws clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a no assignment clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a term and termination clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include an export controls clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a password use and security clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a registered user grant of license clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a notification of infringement clause.
  • Elsevier's terms include a links clause.

Things to watch out for

  • Elsevier can terminate your access to services at any time without notice.
  • You must indemnify Elsevier for any third-party claims arising from your use of the services.
  • Elsevier disclaims all warranties and liabilities regarding the services and content.
  • Disputes are governed by the laws of The Netherlands or the country of the Elsevier regional office in your region.

AI recommendations

When using Elsevier services, be particularly cautious about the extensive rights you grant to Elsevier over any content you upload. Ensure you understand the limitations on using Elsevier's content for commercial purposes and the restrictions on automated data extraction. Be aware that Elsevier can terminate your access without notice, and you are responsible for any third-party claims resulting from your use of the services. Always keep your account information secure and notify Elsevier of any unauthorized use immediately.

FAQs

Can I use Elsevier content for commercial purposes?

No, you cannot use Elsevier content for commercial purposes without explicit permission from Elsevier.

What happens if I violate the terms and conditions?

Elsevier can terminate your access to the services without notice if you violate the terms and conditions.

How does Elsevier handle user submissions?

While you retain ownership of your submissions, Elsevier has broad rights to use, modify, and distribute them. Elsevier may also remove any submission at its discretion.


(Last updated: 02nd August, 2024)

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