The whole text of Oxford University Press's website Legal Notice appears here as new, because the previous snapshot contained no text — so this is best read as the first full capture of the notice, not a fresh rewrite. The document's own date still reads "Updated: 19 February 2026," which is earlier than both snapshots, so OUP most likely did not change anything between the two checks. The terms recorded here are the standard ones for an informational website: OUP can change the notice or cut off your access at any time, it disclaims almost all liability and any promise that the site is accurate or available, disputes go to the courts of England and Wales, and you are responsible for anything you post. There is no payment, subscription, arbitration clause, or content-license grab in this notice.
OUP can rewrite this notice whenever it likes, and there is no promise to notify you. Since simply using the site counts as accepting the terms, a new version can bind you the next time you visit.
“We reserve the right to make changes to website content and this legal notice at any time.”
What you can do — Check the "Updated" date at the bottom of the notice from time to time if you rely on this site.
OUP says it does not have to let anyone use the site and can end access for any reason. There is no appeal process described. Because the site is free, you would not lose money, but you could lose access to material you were using.
“However, we are not obliged to permit website access to any person and may terminate access for any reason.”
What you can do — Save or download anything you need for reference rather than relying on continued access.
The notice says the information may contain errors, makes no commitment about whether it is accurate or fit for any purpose, and rules out liability for any loss you suffer from using the site. The legally required exceptions stay in place: death or injury caused by OUP's negligence, fraud, and anything the law does not allow it to limit.
“OUP therefore makes no commitment of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on the website for any purpose.”
What you can do — Do not rely on the site alone for technical, financial, or legal decisions — confirm important facts elsewhere.
Any dispute must go to courts in England and Wales under English law, which is a long trip and unfamiliar law for users outside the UK. OUP keeps the right to go to any court anywhere to enforce its own copyright and trademarks, so the restriction runs one way. Note there is no arbitration clause and no class-action waiver here.
“This does not affect our entitlement to apply to any court in order to enforce our intellectual property rights.”
You promise not to hack, misuse, or scrape the site, and if you post content you must own the rights to it and keep it lawful and harmless. OUP can edit or delete posts that break the rules. These are ordinary website rules, but they are obligations you take on by using the site.
“Where our website allows you to post your own content, you are responsible for ensuring that the content meets the following requirements:”
Personal information is covered by OUP's Privacy Policy, but anything else you send through the site is expressly not promised confidential treatment. This notice does not describe any selling or sharing of personal data.
“Other than that, we do not commit to protect any confidential information that you may supply to us through the website.”
What you can do — Do not send sensitive or confidential material through website forms; use a private channel instead.
The previous capture was empty, so every section below is newly recorded rather than newly written by OUP. The notice itself still says it was last updated 19 February 2026.
Updated: 19 February 2026
Just browsing the website counts as agreeing to these terms. Other pages may add extra rules on top.
By using this website, you are accepting the terms of use described here.
OUP says it can rewrite the site content and this legal notice whenever it wants. No advance notice is promised.
We reserve the right to make changes to website content and this legal notice at any time.
The site is free and does not require you to hand over contact details, but OUP says it can refuse or end anyone's access without giving a reason.
However, we are not obliged to permit website access to any person and may terminate access for any reason.
Personal information you give OUP is covered by its Privacy Policy. But anything else you send through the site is not promised to be kept confidential.
Other than that, we do not commit to protect any confidential information that you may supply to us through the website.
You agree not to hack the site, use it for illegal purposes, upload malware, scrape content for those purposes, or link to or use OUP's material in a misleading way.
In using our website, you agree not to do any of the following:
Site material is general information, not technical, financial, or legal advice, and downloads are allowed only for information purposes. OUP keeps all copyright and trademark rights.
Website content may be retrieved and downloaded solely for information purposes.
OUP does not promise the site will be up, correct, or suitable for any purpose, and rules out liability for losses from your use of it — except for death or injury from its negligence, fraud, and anything the law will not let it exclude.
But otherwise, OUP will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or claim resulting from your use of the website.
If a page lets you post content, you must own the rights to it and make sure it is not harmful, infringing, or unlawful. OUP can review, edit, or delete posts that break these rules.
OUP reserves the right to review, edit or delete any content that breaches these requirements.
The notice is governed by English and Welsh law, and only courts there can hear disputes — though OUP can go to any court to protect its trademarks and copyrights.
This legal notice shall be exclusively governed by the laws of England and Wales and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.
OUP makes no promise the site is suitable outside the UK, and says visitors elsewhere are responsible for following their own local laws.
We make no promise that the website is appropriate for use in locations outside of the UK.
The notice gives email addresses for accessibility feedback and for concerns about material on the site.
If you have any concerns about material which appears on our website, please contact
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| 1 | Your use of our website is subject to this legal notice. By using this website, you are accepting the terms of use described here. Please note that this notice may be supplemented by other policies and special terms of use, which will be clearly indicated on the relevant pages of our website. | |
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| 3 | The content on this website is provided for general information purposes, but it has not been tailored to your specific requirements and does not constitute technical, financial or legal advice. | |
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| 5 | This website may provide links to other OUP websites where registration is required, but unless otherwise clearly indicated you are free to access this website without charge and without the need to provide contact details. However, we are not obliged to permit website access to any person and may terminate access for any reason. | |
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| 7 | We reserve the right to make changes to website content and this legal notice at any time. | |
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| 9 | You can learn more about OUP via the About Us link below. We try to make our website as accessible as possible, and you can find further details about our commitment to accessibility [here](https://corp.oup.com/statements-and-reports/). Please contact [\[email protected\]](https://corp.oup.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#38595b5b5d4b4b515a5154514c4116494d5d4a515d4b78574d48165b5755) if you have any feedback on accessibility that you would like to share with us. | |
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| 11 | **Your Privacy** | |
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| 13 | Your privacy and personal information are important to us. Any personal information that you provide to us will be dealt with in line with our Privacy Policy available [here](https://corp.oup.com/privacy-policy/). Other than that, we do not commit to protect any confidential information that you may supply to us through the website. | |
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| 15 | **Acceptable Use** | |
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| 17 | In using our website, you agree not to do any of the following: | |
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| 19 | - Attempt to gain unauthorised access to areas of our website that require special authorisation, nor to OUP systems or information that are not made freely available through the website. | |
| 20 | - Use the website for any illegal purpose under applicable law, including the promotion or encouragement of any illegal activity or activity that may be harmful to children. | |
| 21 | - Introduce into the website or expose it to malicious software, content or technology intended to disrupt or threaten the operation of the website, OUP's systems or OUP's business (and here **OUP** includes our customers, suppliers and business partners). | |
| 22 | - Extract or copy information from our website for any of the above purposes. | |
| 23 | - Create website links to, use or reference the content on our website in any way that may be misleading to third parties, or which misuses OUP trademarks, names or logos. | |
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| 25 | **Links** | |
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| 27 | Links to third party websites are provided by OUP in good faith and for information only. OUP is not responsible for the content contained in any linked third party website. | |
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| 29 | **Intellectual Property Rights** | |
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| 31 | All copyright and trademark content on our website belongs to OUP or is reproduced with permission from other rights owners. All rights are reserved. Website content may be retrieved and downloaded solely for information purposes. | |
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| 33 | Oxford University Press, Oxford and/or any other names of products or services provided by OUP and referred to on our website are either trademarks or registered trademarks of OUP. | |
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| 35 | **Disclaimer** | |
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| 37 | We make no promise that the website is appropriate for use in locations outside of the UK. If you choose to access the website from locations outside the UK, you acknowledge you do so at your own initiative and are responsible for compliance with local laws where they apply. | |
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| 39 | While we try to ensure that the website is available for use, we do not promise that it will be available at all times or that use will be uninterrupted. The information on our website is updated regularly, but it may contain inaccuracies or errors. OUP therefore makes no commitment of any kind concerning the accuracy or suitability of the information contained on the website for any purpose. | |
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| 41 | OUP does not exclude or limit our liability for personal injury or death caused by negligence, nor for fraud or any other liability that may not be limited under applicable law. But otherwise, OUP will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or claim resulting from your use of the website. | |
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| 43 | Access to our website may be suspended temporarily and without notice in the case of system failure, maintenance or repair or for reasons beyond our control. | |
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| 45 | **Content posted to our website** | |
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| 47 | Where our website allows you to post your own content, you are responsible for ensuring that the content meets the following requirements: (i) you have all necessary rights to post it; (ii) the content will not infringe any personal or proprietary rights of any third parties; (iii) the content is not technically harmful (e.g. by including malicious software); and (iv) the content is not defamatory, threatening, obscene or otherwise unlawful. | |
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| 49 | While we are not responsible for third party content posted on our website, OUP reserves the right to review, edit or delete any content that breaches these requirements. | |
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| 51 | **Governing Law** | |
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| 53 | This legal notice shall be exclusively governed by the laws of England and Wales and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. This does not affect our entitlement to apply to any court in order to enforce our intellectual property rights. | |
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| 55 | **Queries** | |
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| 57 | If you have any concerns about material which appears on our website, please contact [\[email protected\].](https://corp.oup.com/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e596b6c4b607f7b677c77205b454e617b7e206d6163) | |
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| 59 | Thank you for visiting our website. | |
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| 61 | Updated: 19 February 2026 |