Legal & Copyright Policies

Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Copyright Protections for the Murang'a University of Technology Christian Union E-Library.

Last Updated: March 27, 2026

1. Copyright Protection & Fair Use

The MUTCU E-Library serves as an internal, closed-network educational platform designed exclusively for the spiritual and academic edification of registered members of the Murang'a University of Technology Christian Union.

Educational Fair Use: Links provided within this system (including Google Drive URLs) route to resources hosted externally. These resources are compiled and indexed strictly for non-commercial, educational, and religious study purposes under the provisions of Fair Use.

Strictly Prohibited Uses:

  • Commercial redistribution, selling, or printing of digital materials accessed via this platform.
  • Sharing direct resource links to non-registered individuals or public internet forums.
  • Automated scraping, downloading, or archiving of the library catalog.

Disclaimer: MUTCU does not claim ownership over the intellectual property of the authors featured in this library. If you are a copyright holder and believe your work has been inappropriately indexed, please contact the MUTCU Executive Committee for immediate review and removal.

2. Terms of Service

By creating an account and accessing the MUTCU E-Library, you agree to abide by the following terms:

  • Account Security: You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. Do not share your account.
  • Appropriate Conduct: Members must act in accordance with Christian values. Any attempt to hack, disrupt, or manipulate the platform's code or database will result in immediate account termination.
  • Resource Availability: MUTCU reserves the right to add, modify, or remove access to any book or article at any time without prior notice.

3. Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. The MUTCU E-Library collects minimal personal data required for the operation of the system.

  • Data Collected: We securely store your Name, Email Address, securely hashed passwords, bookmarks, and reading history.
  • Data Usage: Your data is used exclusively to provide a personalized experience (e.g., Reading Goals, "Recently Accessed" lists) and generate anonymized administrative analytics to understand library usage trends.
  • No Third-Party Sharing: We will never sell, rent, or distribute your personal information to third parties.

You may request to have your account and associated data permanently deleted by contacting the system administrator.

4. Official Communication Channels

Stay connected with the Murang'a University of Technology Christian Union through our official digital platforms and social media channels: