Terms of Use

Last updated on September 24, 2026.

Welcome to Pwendier Selection. By using this website, you agree to the following terms. Please read them carefully.

Our Mission

Pwendier Selection is a digital library dedicated to the preservation and free distribution of literary works — particularly those that are out of print, disappearing, or at risk of being rewritten. We believe these words belong to everyone.

Access and Use

All works on this website are provided free of charge for personal, non-commercial use. You may:

  • Read, download, and print works for your own personal enjoyment and study
  • Share links to our pages with others
  • Quote brief passages for the purpose of criticism, commentary, or scholarship (in accordance with fair use principles)

You may not:

  • Republish, redistribute, or sell any work from this site in any form without proper authorization
  • Use our texts for commercial purposes
  • Modify, adapt, or create derivative works based on the texts we present, except as permitted by law

Intellectual Property

Public Domain Works

The majority of works in our library are in the public domain. We present them faithfully and with respect, but we do not claim ownership over the underlying texts.

Original Content

Some works in our library may be contributed by living authors who have entrusted us with their original content. These works remain the intellectual property of their respective authors. No part may be duplicated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Pwendier Selection. For permition requests, write to [email protected]

Our Presentation

The digital presentation — including our typography, layout, annotations, and commentary — is the intellectual property of Pwendier Selection. You may not reproduce our presentation without permission.

Accuracy and Integrity

We strive to present texts accurately and faithfully to their original form. However, errors may occur. If you encounter a formatting error or typographical mistake, please report it to us at:[email protected]

We do not alter texts to fit modern sensibilities. Our commitment is to preservation, not revision.

User Conduct

We ask that you use this site respectfully. You agree not to:

  • Use the site for any unlawful purpose
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the site
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or other harmful code
  • Harass, abuse, or harm others through the site

Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and its contents are provided "as is" without any warranties, express or implied. While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that the texts are error-free or complete.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Pwendier Selection shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of this website, including but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Governing Law

These terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Western Australia, Australia.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at: [email protected]