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Prohibited Use of Automated Tools
The use of automated tools, such as bots, scripts, or other data-mining technologies, to scrape, extract, or collect any content from this website without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, data scraping, data extraction, or any automated means of accessing the website for any purpose.
No part of this website or database may be used or reproduced in any manner, including for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems, and Crecganford expressly reserves The Mythology and Folklore Database from the text.
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User Responsibility
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Where applicable, users should also cite the relevant original sources, catalogues, and classification systems, including Berezkin, ATU, Thompson, and other cited authorities.
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