ENCOMPPAT STN Usage Terms

I. General Part

The following use and distribution restrictions apply to your use of the ENCOMPLIT2 File on STN.

All copyrights are reserved. Unless specified otherwise in these RESTRICTIONS, CUSTOMER may use copyrighted search results in the following ways: (a) in copyrighted scientific publications when search results are incidental to the publication and (b) in reports to a Government Agency that are required by law or by administrative rule.

Search results delivered to CUSTOMER in computer-readable form remain the property of the Database Producer. Unless specified otherwise in these RESTRICTIONS, Recipient may use search results in computer-readable form for the following purposes: (a) editing or changing the format of search results to create search terms for use with search files or systems; (b) combining search results with output from other searches, files, or systems to create a consolidated file of search results; (c) editing the search results to remove irrelevant answers or to change the format of such results. Recipient shall not use computer-readable search results as a database or part of a database from which hits are selectively retrieved by programmed search, unless Recipient has purchased the right to store search results using the ARCHIVE command or keyword. Recipient may create one printed copy of search results from a computer-readable file of search results at no additional charge. Recipient must destroy the computer-readable search results upon creation of the printed version, unless Recipient has purchased the right to archive records with the ARCHIVE command or keyword. Recipient may purchase the right to redistribute search results to additional users using the REDISTRIBUTE command or keyword.

Enter HELP SHARETERMS at an arrow prompt (=>) for more information on the STN Information Keep & Share Program, which allows Recipient to purchase the right to archive and/or redistribute search results. Or, visit the STN Information Keep & Share Program for detailed information.

Recipient shall obtain Database Producer's specific written permission for any uses of computer-readable search results other than those listed here.

The database is copyrighted by Elsevier Engineering Information, Inc. and is based on the information found in the cited source documents. While the EnCompass division of Elsevier Engineering Information, Inc. strives to provide unbiased factual coverage, the accuracy of documents used as sources cannot be guaranteed. To the extent permissible under applicable laws, no responsibility is assumed and is hereby disclaimed by Elsevier Engineering Information, Inc. for all injury and/or damage to persons or property as a result of any actual or alleged libelous statements, infringement of intellectual property or privacy rights, or products liability, whether resulting from negligence or otherwise, or from any use or operation of any ideas, information, instructions, procedures, products or methods contained in this Product.

The staff of EnCompass Subscriber companies, including subsidiaries, have unrestricted access to EnCompass(TM): ENCOMPLIT(R) and ENCOMPPAT(R). For this section, the term "subsidiaries" shall mean any organization in which Subscriber companies own more than fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding stock. Non-Subscriber access is restricted on ENCOMPLIT and ENCOMPPAT to a total of two hours of connect time on all hosts by all facilities of the non-Subscriber and its subsidiaries, worldwide. For further information on access and EnCompass subscription, contact Elsevier Engineering Information, Inc.,
1 Castle Point Terrace,
Hoboken, NJ 07030-5996,
USA,
Phone: 800-221-1044, 201-216-8500,
Fax: 201-216-8532,
E-mail: customer.support@ei.org.