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  • The WorldCat Basic API cannot be used to enhance any commercial service, including but not limited to fee-based services or services that obtain advertising revenue. Use of the WorldCat Basic API in connection with the creation or support of the transmission of unsolicited, commercial email is expressly prohibited.
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  • OCLC reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions, and/or the Service at any time,
  • OCLC further reserves the right to determine whether or not the User is eligible to make use of World Basic API and to refuse or discontinue access to the Service in OCLC’s sole discretion.

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