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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

JSTOR

  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. You may link direct to specifc pdfs inside the database.
  2. Can I make multiple print copies of content within this database such as journal articles or images? 
    Yes within the uses permitted under clause 3
  3. Can I put a digital copy of content within this database on Moodle or other course related system requiring student login?
    Yes within the uses permitted under clause 3
  4. Inter-library loan permitted?
    Yes within the uses permitted under clause 3
  5. Can I use genAI with this database?
    As a general rule, in order to comply with our license agreements Unitec students and staff must not use library databases or the materials within them in conjunction with a generative artificial intelligence solution. The only exception to this is using genAI functionality that is built into the database as part of the product. Specifically, under clause 4 of Jstor Terms of Use it says users must not use Content to train large language models or other generative AI technologies.

Source

See: Terms and Conditions of Use - About JSTOR (unitec.ac.nz) - as updated on June 16, 2025
Clause 3 sets out permitted uses: https://about-jstor-org.libproxy.unitec.ac.nz/terms/#content-use 
Clause 4 sets out prohibited uses: https://about-jstor-org.libproxy.unitec.ac.nz/terms/#prohibited-use