Metadata Policy (for information describing items in the repository)
 * Anyone may access the metadata free of charge.
 * The metadata may be re-used in any medium without prior permission for not-for-profit purposes and re-sold commercially provided the OAI Identifier or a link to the original metadata record are given.

Data Policy for full-text and other full data items
 * Anyone may access full items free of charge.
 * Copies of full items generally can be:
 * reproduced, displayed or performed, and given to third parties in any format or medium
 * for personal research or study, educational, or not-for-profit purposes without prior permission or charge.
 * provided:
  ** the authors, title and full bibliographic details are given
  ** a hyperlink and/or URL are given for the original metadata page
  ** the content is not changed in any way
 * Full items must not be sold commercially in any format or medium without formal permission of the copyright holders.

Content Policy (for document types and datasets)
 * This is an institutional or departmental repository OR Multi-institution subject-based repository [list subjects]:
 * The repository holds all types of items OR The repository only permits the following item types [list]
 * Items are individually tagged with their version type and date; their peer-review status; and their publication status.

Submission Policy concerning depositors, quality & copyright
 * Items may only be deposited by accredited members of the organisation, or their delegated agents.
 * Authors may only submit their own work for archiving.
 * The administrator only vets items for the eligibility of authors/depositors, relevance to the scope of the repository, valid layout & format, and the exclusion of spam
 * The validity and authenticity of the content of submissions is the sole responsibility of the depositor.
 * Items can be deposited at any time, but will not be made publicly visible until any publishers' or funders' embargo period has expired.
 * Any copyright violations are entirely the responsibility of the authors/depositors.
 * If the repository receives proof of copyright violation, the relevant item will be removed immediately.

Preservation Policy
 * Items will be retained indefinitely.
 * The repository will try to ensure continued readability and accessibility.
 * Items will be migrated to new file formats where necessary.
 * Where possible, software emulations will be provided to access un-migrated formats.
 * The repository regularly backs up its files according to current best practice.
 * The original bit stream is retained for all items, in addition to any upgraded formats.
 * Items may not normally be removed from the repository.
 * Acceptable reasons for withdrawal include:
  ** Proven copyright violation or plagiarism
  ** Legal requirements and proven violations
  ** National Security
  ** Falsified research
 * Withdrawn items are not deleted per se, but are removed from public view.
 * Withdrawn items' identifiers/URLs are retained indefinitely.
 * URLs will continue to point to 'tombstone' citations, to avoid broken links and to retain item histories.
 * Changes to deposited items are not permitted.
 * Errata and corrigenda lists may be included with the original record if required.
 * If necessary, an updated version may be deposited.
 * In the event of the repository being closed down, the database will be transferred to another appropriate archive.