Regarding Mass Downloading of Licensed Databases and Electronic Journals (Prohibited Activity)
2026/11/11
It has been confirmed that a large number of electronic contents (such as PDF files) were downloaded from the following database subscribed to by the university. Such mass downloading may constitute a violation of the service's terms of use.
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- Around 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026
All databases, electronic journals, and other digital resources subscribed to by the university must be used in accordance with the terms and conditions established by each service provider.
In particular, the use of applications, scripts, automated tools, or similar methods to mechanically or continuously download electronic content is strictly prohibited.
In addition, using generative AI or similar technologies to issue instructions such as "collect and download as many articles as possible for my research" and thereby automatically and systematically gather and download large numbers of documents is also regarded as automated downloading and is prohibited.
Improper use, including mass downloading, may result in access restrictions to the affected database or electronic journal. In some cases, access may be suspended for the entire university community. Such restrictions could have a significant impact on the university's educational and research activities.
Please limit the use and downloading of electronic content to the scope necessary for your study, teaching, and research activities, and ensure that you comply with the terms and conditions of each service at all times.

