General Terms of Use
- The terms and conditions are binding
By using the ADP Dataverse Repository, the user agrees to the terms and conditions which are presented in continuation. The user must carefully read and confirm their agreement with these terms and conditions.
If the user violates the terms and conditions of use, ADP reserves the right to revoke the user’s access to the data and, in cases of severe violations, notify the appropriate authorities.
- Purpose of use and deletion of data
ADP provides access by verifying the user’s e-identity or AAI account or by assigning a username and password. Permission to use the data is granted to an individual user and is non-transferable. The username and password may only be used by the user who registered the account.
The user agrees to use the downloaded file for no longer than one year after download and to securely delete it upon completion of use.
- Data protection
The user undertakes to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the data during transmission, storage and use. In his or her work, he or she will comply with the relevant legislation and professional and institutional ethical codes of conduct.
The user assures that the data cannot be viewed by third parties. This also means that the copies of the materials will not be transferred to third parties without the prior written consent of ADP.
- Data protection and research ethics
The user agrees not to abuse the confidentiality and privacy of individuals or organizations involved in the study. The user must maintain the confidentiality of all information, including when publishing their research results.
The user agrees to comply with the specific restrictions of each data file when indicated.
When using data, the user respects professional ethical codes of conduct and, in case of uncertainty, consults ADP.
- Copyright and citation
The copyright to the data remains with the original authors of the study.
The user agrees to cite the study in all subsequent publications and presentations that contain study data. This refers both to the citation of a source under tables and figures and to the citation of the data source in the text itself (analysis). At the same time, the user must cite the study in the resource list at the end of the publication.
An example of a citation in the reference list (APA 6):
| Hafner – Fink, M. in Malešič, M. (2016). Slovenian Public Opinion 2015: Work Orientation (ISSP 2015), Role of Government (ISSP 2016), Mirror of public opinion and National Security Survey [Data file]. Ljubljana: University of Ljubljana, Slovenian Social Science Data Archives. ADP – IDNo: SJM15. Dostopno prek http://www.adp.fdv.uni-lj.si/opisi/sjm15/. |
An example of the reference to the source in the text (APA 6):
(Hafner – Fink in Malešič, 2016)
- Information on publications
The user undertakes to inform ADP of all subsequent publications and presentations in which data from the catalogue of ADP has been used. This should be done as soon as possible after the event or publication by emailing ADP with a link to the publication or a link to the publication entry in the COBISS system.
- Liability, errors and defects in relation to data
The user undertakes to inform ADP of any errors or deficiencies he/she discovers in relation to the data. The original authors of the study and the ADP do not assume any liability for any errors or defects in the data.
The original authors of the study and the ADP assume no liability for the results and interpretations arising from secondary use of the study data.
- List of users
ADP stores user contact information collected through the registration form. ADP uses the collected user data to contact and inform users, to perform statistical analysis on the use of the archives catalogue and to plan the work in the archives. The ADP will not share users’ data with third parties or use it for commercial purposes.
- Sanctions
In case of detected violations, ADP will revoke the user’s right to continue using the microdata to which he/she has been granted access and will deny him/her further requests to access the material. The user may also be held criminally liable and compensated for violations.
