Is it legal to access Sci-Hub?
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Sci-Hub is a website that provides access to research articles and books, without copyright clearance from either authors or publishers. It is not considered an open-access platform, nor recommended for use.
Use of Sci-Hub is a breach of the Western Sydney University's Acceptable Use of Digital Services Policy
All Library resources are licensed for Western Sydney University teaching and learning purposes only. Access is granted and bound by the University's Acceptable Use of Digital Services Policy
Allegations have been made against Sci-Hub that credentials have been obtained via email phishing attempts and other scams.
Note: sharing your Western credentials breaches relevant University Policies.
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