Acceptable Use Policy for Research Data

Approved by Tim McGeary, October 12, 2018.

What users of files agree to: 

  • You will not attempt to identify any individuals included in the data or otherwise infringe the privacy or confidentiality rights of individuals discovered inadvertently or intentionally in the data.
  • If you should identify anyone unintentionally, you will contact the Duke Digital Repository at datamanagement@duke.edu.

  • You will abide by the Creative Commons license conditions applied to the data (if any).
  • You will properly cite the data by including a data citation in any publication or presentation resulting from use of the data.

Content within the files are governed by the DDR Data Deposit Agreement. Data are offered with no warranty or claim of fitness for any purpose. In no event shall Duke University be liable for any actual, incidental or consequential damages arising from use of these files.

If you discover that a link is broken or that you are not able to download the files you need, please contact ddrhelp@duke.edu.