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License and Reuse
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Most of the code in this repository is licensed under the `MIT License <https://github.com/UA-Libraries-Research-Data-Services/UALIB_ScholarlyAPI_Cookbook/blob/main/LICENSE>`_. This includes code written to be used with Wolfram Mathematica and MathWorks MATLAB. However, these proprietary software packages themselves are not covered under the MIT License, and users must have valid licenses for Mathematica and MATLAB to run the associated code.
Most of the code in this repository is licensed under the [MIT License](https://github.com/UA-Libraries-Research-Data-Services/UALIB_ScholarlyAPI_Cookbook/blob/main/LICENSE). This includes code written to be used with Wolfram Mathematica and MathWorks MATLAB. However, these proprietary software packages themselves are not covered under the MIT License, and users must have valid licenses for Mathematica and MATLAB to run the associated code.

The Python scripts in this repository may rely on external libraries such as matplotlib, pandas, and others. These libraries are licensed under their own respective terms. Please refer to the documentation of each library for details.
The Python scripts in this repository may rely on external libraries such as matplotlib, pandas, and others. These libraries are licensed under their own respective terms, and will need to be installed separately. Refer to the documentation of each library for installation instructions and licensing details.

The C code in this repository is licensed under the MIT License. It relies on external libraries such as curl, jq, and yaz which are licensed under their own respective terms. This repository provides source code only; users must compile the programs themselves.
The C code in this repository is licensed under the MIT License. This repository provides only the source code, and users will need to compile the C programs to run them. Some of the C code depends on external libraries such as curl, jq, and YAZ, which are licensed under their own respective terms. These libraries will need to be obtained and installed separately by the user.

The Unix Shell tutorials use Bash scripts, which are licensed under the MIT License (Bash itself is licensed under the GNU General Public License). The included scripts rely on external tools such as curl, jq, and gnuplot, each of which is licensed under its own terms. Please refer to the documentation of each library for details.
The Unix Shell tutorials use Bash scripts, which are licensed under the MIT License (Bash itself is licensed under the GNU General Public License). Some of the included scripts may rely on external tools such as curl, jq, and gnuplot, each of which is licensed under its own terms. Users must obtain and install these tools separately. Refer to the documentation of each tool for installation instructions and licensing details.

Lastly, some R code tutorials are licensed under the `GPL-3 License <https://github.com/UA-Libraries-Research-Data-Services/UALIB_ScholarlyAPI_Cookbook/blob/main/LICENSE_selected_R_tutorials>`_ because they depend on GPL-licensed R libraries. The R tutorials with GPL-3 licenses are indicated at the top of the respective files.
Lastly, some R code tutorials are licensed under the [GPL-3 License](https://github.com/UA-Libraries-Research-Data-Services/UALIB_ScholarlyAPI_Cookbook/blob/main/LICENSE_selected_R_tutorials) because they depend on GPL-licensed R libraries (refer to the documentation of each R library for installation instructions and licensing details). The R tutorials with GPL-3 licenses are indicated at the top of the respective files.

.. important::

We have endeavored to follow the appropriate terms and usage policies of each scholarly API, web service, and Z39.50 server. We have linked to the terms and policies where possible. Please be responsible when reusing these scripts and respect the terms and usage policies (e.g., query limits, record downloads, data sharing restrictions). Code output snippets shown in this book are for demonstration purposes and credited to the individual API or database service.
We have endeavored to follow the appropriate terms and usage policies of each scholarly API, web service, and Z39.50 server. We have linked to the terms and policies where possible. Some database APIs may require a valid library subscription, institutional access, or individual account to use their services. Please be responsible when reusing these scripts and respect the API terms and usage policies (e.g., query limits, record downloads, data sharing restrictions). Code output snippets shown in this book are for demonstration purposes and are credited to the individual API or database service. The output generated from APIs or services remains subject to the terms and conditions of the respective provider. Some outputs (e.g., U.S. Government works) may be in the public domain, while others may require attribution or adherence to other conditions.


If you reuse the code, attribution would be appreciated. Please link to the Cookbook and cite our manuscript:

Link to Cookbook: `<https://ua-libraries-research-data-services.github.io/UALIB_ScholarlyAPI_Cookbook>`_
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