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Vendors' copyright terms of use

This gives you information on copyright terms of use for databases and eresources

Vendors' copyright terms of use

Elsevier

  1. Can I link from Moodle to the Database? 
    Yes you can put a URL link to the Database on Moodle to allow students to access the content.
  2. Can I make multiple print copies of content within this database such as journal articles or images? 
    Yes for ScienceDirect (clause 1.3), but No for Clinical Key Student
  3. Can I put a digital copy of content within this database on Moodle or other course related system requiring student login?
    Yes.
    For ScienceDirect see clause 1.3.
    For Clinical Key clause 3 of Schedule 1 (Product Specific Terms ) says ...“Each authorised user may... provide electronic copies of individual items from the Subscribed Products to other Authorized Users and to third-party colleagues for their scholarly or research use;
  4. Is inter-library loan permitted?
    Yes 
  5. Can I use genAI with this database?
    No – see master agreements: clause 1.3 for Clinical Key and clause 1.4 for ScienceDirect. The only exception to this is using genAI functionality that is built into the database as part of the product.

Source
License Agreements for 2024 (signed By Te Pukenga and extended to end 2025)