Copyright & Takedown
Last updated: 2026-07-06
This page describes how Highstone Global University Library ("we", "us") handles copyright in the catalogue and how rights-holders can request removal of content.
Catalogue metadata
Bibliographic records (title, authors, publisher, ISBN, subject classification) are used for cataloguing and discovery. Where cover images or short descriptions are displayed, they are sourced from publishers, from OpenLibrary, or from the rights-holder, and are shown for identification purposes only.
Physical loans
Borrowing physical items owned by the Library is governed by applicable copyright exceptions for libraries (such as fair use, fair dealing, or equivalent statutory provisions in your jurisdiction). We do not distribute digital copies of copyrighted works through this Service.
Takedown requests
If you believe that a listing on this Service infringes your copyright, please send a notice to the Library administration including:
- Your name, organisation, and contact details.
- Identification of the copyrighted work claimed to be infringed.
- The URL(s) on this Service where the material appears.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief the use is not authorised by the rights-holder, its agent, or the law.
- A statement, made under penalty of perjury where applicable, that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorised to act on behalf of the rights-holder.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
We will review complete notices promptly and, where appropriate, remove or restrict access to the material and notify you of the action taken.
Governing law & DMCA agent
Highstone Global University ("HGU") is registered in the State of Texas, United States. These policies are governed by the laws of the State of Texas and applicable U.S. federal law, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Exclusive venue for any dispute lies in the state and federal courts located in Texas.
For notices under the U.S. Digital Millennium Copyright Act (17 U.S.C. § 512), please direct written notices to HGU's designated DMCA agent at the Library administration address in Texas. The Library owner should register the agent with the U.S. Copyright Office and replace this paragraph with the agent's name, physical address, phone number, and email once registration is complete.
Counter-notice
If your listing was removed and you believe the removal was mistaken, you may submit a counter-notice with equivalent detail.