Terms of use
Last updated: February 2026
These terms tell you the rules for using bibforge.com. By using our site, you agree to them.
Who we are
bibforge.com is operated by Binary Ink Studio. To contact us, email contact@bibforge.com or use our contact form. For full company details see our Legal notice.
Accepting these terms
By using our site you confirm that you accept these terms and agree to comply with them. If you do not agree, you must not use our site. We recommend saving a copy of these terms for your records.
Related policies
These terms should be read alongside our other policies:
- Privacy policy — how we handle your personal data.
- Acceptable use policy — what you may and may not do on our site.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Please check them before each use. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
Availability of the site
Some services of BibForge are provided free of charge. We do not guarantee that the site will always be available or uninterrupted. We may suspend or withdraw access for operational reasons and will try to give reasonable notice of any major changes or interruptions.
Your workspace
Workspaces on BibForge are identified by a unique link. You are responsible for keeping this link secure. Anyone with the link can access and modify your workspace — treat it as a password.
We reserve the right to disable or remove any workspace that violates these terms or our acceptable use policy.
Intellectual property
We own or are licensed to use all intellectual property on this site, including the interface, logo, and original content. These works are protected by copyright laws.
You may use the site for personal, non-commercial research purposes. You must not reproduce, redistribute, or use any part of the site for commercial purposes without our written permission.
Bibliographic metadata retrieved from third-party sources (e.g., OpenAlex, Crossref, PubMed) remains subject to each provider's respective terms.
Accuracy of information
Content on our site is for general informational purposes only. We make no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of metadata retrieved from third-party sources. You should verify any information before relying on it in academic or professional work.
Third-party links
Our site may contain links to external sites. These are provided for your convenience only and do not constitute endorsement. We have no control over the content of linked sites and accept no responsibility for them.
Our liability
We do not exclude liability where it would be unlawful to do so — for example, for death or personal injury caused by our negligence.
To the extent permitted by law, we exclude all liability for loss or damage arising from use of or inability to use the site, including loss of data, incorrect citations, or business interruption. The site is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind.
Security
We do not guarantee that the site is free from bugs or viruses. You are responsible for your own virus protection. You must not introduce malicious code, attempt unauthorised access, or attack the site in any way. Breaches may be reported to law enforcement.
Personal information
We handle any personal data you provide in accordance with our Privacy policy.
Governing law
These terms are governed by German law. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Germany.