Retention Period
Items will be retained indefinitely
Functional Preservation
- The repository will try to ensure continued readability and accessibility
- Items will be migrated to new file formats where necessary
- It may not be possible to guarantee the readability of some unusual file formats
File Preservation
The repository regularly backs up its file according to current best practices
Withdrawal Policy
Items may be removed at the request of the author/copyright holder
Reasons for Withdrawal
- Proven copyright violation or plagiarism
- Legal requirements and proven violations
- Falsified research
- Other (specify)
Reasons for Withdrawal (Other)
data security
Withdrawal Method
Withdrawn items are not deleted per se, but are removed from public view
URL Retention
Indefinitely
Withdrawn Item Page
- URLs will continue to point to 'tombstone' citations.
- URLs will contain a link to a replacement version, where available
- URLs will contain a note explaining the reasons for withdrawal
Withdrawn Item Searchable
Yes
Version Control
If necessary, an updated version may be deposited
Closure Policy
The database will be transferred to another appropriate archive