Terms of Use

By using the services, content, and materials provided by the Universal Open Textbook Initiative (UOTI), you agree to the following terms:

Use of Content

The textbooks and materials provided on UOTI’s website are primarily for educational purposes. Users must adhere to the copyright restrictions provided on each textbook’s copyright page. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the necessary rights to use and distribute content in their jurisdiction, including third-party materials accessed through the UOTI platform.

Service Provision

UOTI reserves the right to modify or discontinue its services at any time without prior notice. UOTI is not liable for any damages or losses resulting from modifications, interruptions, or discontinuation of services.

User Conduct

Users agree not to use the services for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law; violate or encourage others to violate any right of a third party, including intellectual property rights; and interfere with or disrupt the services or servers or networks connected to the services. Users are responsible for ensuring they use UOTI content in accordance with the specific license terms provided with each resource. UOTI is not responsible for misuse or violations of third-party rights.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The services are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis, without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied. While UOTI strives for accuracy, we do not warrant that the content will be error-free or uninterrupted.

Limitation of Liability

UOTI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the services or any content provided by UOTI.

Changes to Terms

UOTI reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. We will provide notice of any material changes by posting the new Terms of Use on this page.

If you have any questions regarding these terms, please contact us at contact@uotinitiative.org

Last Updated: September 19, 2024