Terms & Conditions

Scholarly Research Platform

Dante Explorer is a digital humanities platform designed for scholarly research and academic study of Dante Alighieri's works and related commentaries. This platform provides access to historical texts, commentaries, and analytical tools for educational and research purposes.

Academic Use Policy

This platform is intended for academic research, educational purposes, and scholarly inquiry. Users are expected to:

• Use the platform for legitimate academic and research purposes
• Respect intellectual property rights of source materials
• Provide proper attribution when citing or referencing materials
• Maintain scholarly integrity in all research activities

Data Access & Privacy

All database queries are read-only to preserve data integrity. We do not collect personal information beyond basic usage analytics. Translation services are provided through OpenAI and are subject to their privacy policies. Research queries and results may be logged for system improvement purposes.

Citation & Attribution

When using materials from this platform in academic work, please cite appropriately. The platform provides MLA and APA citation formats for convenience. Users are responsible for ensuring proper attribution in their scholarly work.

Collaboration & Partnerships

This platform is developed in collaboration with digital humanities scholars and institutions. We acknowledge the contributions of the Dartmouth Dante Project and other scholarly resources that make this research possible.

Platform Limitations

While we strive for accuracy, users should verify critical information through primary sources. Translation services are AI-assisted and may require scholarly review. The platform is provided "as-is" for research purposes.

Contact & Support

For questions about these terms or the platform, please visit our newsletter and updates page or contact our research team through academic channels.