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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Copyright and permissions

Can I download, copy or print ANU E Press titles?

Readers are permitted to print copies of the ebooks for non-commercial use, keeping in mind that the material is copyright. Unless otherwise stated, ANU E Press has exclusive worldwide rights to distribute its ebooks electronically. Readers may not redistribute ANU E Press books via electronic mail lists or electronic news groups. Commercial redistribution is strictly prohibited.

Who owns copyright to ANU E Press titles?

Generally the author retains copyright while ANU E Press has exclusive worldwide rights to distribute the ebooks electronically.

I want to extract from an ANU E Press title for an anthology or course reader. How do I get permission?

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Are there restrictions regarding use, redistribution, sale, publication, etc., on the use of ANU E Press titles?

Authors are not permitted to publish works published by ANU E Press on any other web site except their personal sites or sites associated with their institutions, as long as these are non-commercial sites. Authors are permitted to post the title and abstract of their book on any relevant web site as well as posting links on any site that direct readers to ANU E Press site.