Terms of Use

  • Users of content (“Users”) of the AUS Repository shall abide by applicable license conditions.
  • Downloading and using content from the AUS Repository does not transfer any intellectual property rights to the User.
  • Users are solely responsible for their use of AUS Repository content; AUS is not responsible for any violations associated with the downloading and/or use of the content.
  • AUS reserves the right to restrict or revoke User access, without notice or liability, where it considers that usage interferes with its operations or violates these Terms of Use or applicable laws.
  • These Terms of Use are subject to change by AUS at any time and without notice, other than posting the updated Terms of Use on DSpace.
  • If you have questions about these Submission Policies, please contact us using the Send Feedback form.

Takedown Policy

The American University of Sharjah takes reasonable steps to post items in accordance with the requirements of rights holders and publisher policies as detailed in SHERPA/RoMEO, including giving attribution to rights holders whenever possible.

If you are a rights holder to materials in our repository that are unattributed, please contact us at repository@aus.edu. If you are a rights holder and believe you have found material on this repository for which you have not granted permission, you may request the removal of the material from our site by contacting us at repository@aus.edu. Please specify the reasons why the materials should not be available in the AUS repository in your email so that the matter may be investigated. We will restrict access to the materials within 1 working day of the request being received while the complaint is being investigated.