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The materials provided on this platform are intended specifically for the benefit of authors, publishers, and literary professionals seeking information regarding European literary representation. The unique synthesis of data, the editorial voice, and the organizational architecture of the site constitute a proprietary asset of the Site administrator.

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We grant users a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable license to access and view the content of this website for personal, non-commercial purposes. Under this limited license, you are permitted to:

1. Read and internalize the information provided for the purpose of preparing literary queries.
2. Print single copies of specific pages for your private records or professional organization.
3. Share direct links to specific pages of https://queryguild.com via email or professional networking platforms, provided that the source is clearly attributed.

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To maintain the integrity of our resource and protect the efforts of our team, certain actions are strictly forbidden. Unless explicit written permission has been granted by the Site operator, users may not:

1. Reproduce, redistribute, or republish any substantial portion of the site's text on another website, blog, or social media platform.
2. Utilize automated software, scrapers, or "bots" to harvest data from our literary agent directories for the purpose of creating a competing database.
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4. Sell, lease, or otherwise monetize any content found on https://queryguild.com.
5. Remove any copyright notices, trademarks, or proprietary watermarks from the images or documents provided on the site.

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We encourage the community to notify the Site administrator if they become aware of any unauthorized reproduction of our content. Such notifications should be sent through the official contact channels provided on the site.

Copyright Inquiries and Permissions

We recognize that some academic institutions or literary organizations may wish to use our curated data for educational purposes. Requests for permission to use content beyond the scope of the "Permitted Use" section must be submitted in writing to the Site operator.

When requesting permission, please include a detailed description of the intended use, the specific pages or sections of the site involved, and the anticipated audience. While we strive to support the literary community, the Site administrator retains absolute discretion over whether to grant such permissions and may impose conditions or fees for commercial licensing.

Amendments to this Notice

The Site operator reserves the right to modify this Copyright Notice at any time to reflect changes in law or updates to the site's functionality. Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of https://queryguild.com following such updates constitutes an acceptance of the revised terms.