Acceptance of Terms

By accessing or using the Public Domain Literature Library (the “Library”) at joeem.com, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the site. We may revise these terms from time to time; continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Lawful Personal Use

The Library is offered for your personal, non-commercial, educational, and entertainment purposes only. You may browse, read, download, and share ebooks and companion materials for your own lawful enjoyment. Any commercial use, redistribution for profit, or systematic downloading that burdens our servers is prohibited.

Prohibited Misuse

You must not:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, national, or international law.
• Attempt to disrupt, damage, or impair the Library’s functionality or security.
• Engage in automated extraction, scraping, spidering, or any form of data mining without prior written permission.
• Upload or transmit viruses, malware, or any harmful code.
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with the Library.

Automated Extraction and Interference

Automated tools, bots, crawlers, or scripts that access the site for purposes of data extraction, copying, or monitoring are strictly forbidden unless expressly authorized in writing. We reserve the right to block or limit access from any IP address or user agent that we reasonably suspect of engaging in such activity.

Bibliographic and Transcription Limitations

The ebooks and companion materials in the Library are provided as-is, based on public-domain sources and editorial transcriptions. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every text is error-free, complete, or identical to a particular historical edition. Bibliographic notes, reading guides, and commentary represent the editor’s interpretation and are not authoritative scholarly editions. Users should verify critical references against reputable primary sources.

Copyright and Public-Domain Status

We make every effort to include only works that are in the public domain under applicable copyright laws. However, copyright status varies by jurisdiction. A work that is public domain in one country may still be protected in another. It is your responsibility to confirm the legal status of any work in your location before using it beyond personal reading. Some materials may include new editorial content, such as introductions, notes, or annotations, which may be subject to copyright and are provided for personal use only.

User Responsibility

You are solely responsible for your use of the Library and for ensuring that your activities comply with all applicable laws. We are not responsible for any loss, claim, or damage arising from your use of the site or any content obtained from it.

Third-Party Links

The Library may contain links to external websites or resources. We do not endorse or control these third-party sites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability. Access them at your own risk.

Technical Availability

We aim to keep the Library accessible, but we do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free service. The site may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, technical issues, or events beyond our control. We may modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of the Library at any time without notice.

Editorial Notes and Presentation

All editorial content—including reading notes, background essays, and commentary—reflects the views of the editor and is provided as a guide. It does not constitute professional literary criticism or academic advice. We reserve the right to update, correct, or remove such content at our discretion.

Rights-Holder Notices

If you believe that any material on the Library infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact our editor at editor@joeem.com with sufficient detail to allow us to evaluate your claim. We will respond promptly and take appropriate action, which may include removal of the material.

Disclaimer of Warranties

THE LIBRARY AND ALL CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ACCURACY, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE LIBRARY, ITS EDITOR, OR ANY AFFILIATED PARTIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO YOUR USE OF THE SITE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY CLAIM SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU PAID (IF ANY) TO ACCESS THE LIBRARY.

Suspension of Abusive Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to any user who violates these terms, engages in abusive behavior, or whose activities could harm the Library or other users. Suspension may occur without prior notice.

Service Changes

We may modify, update, or discontinue any feature of the Library at any time. We will endeavor to provide notice of significant changes, but we are not obligated to do so.

Severability

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

These Terms of Use are intended to be fair and clear. If you have questions, please contact us at editor@joeem.com.