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[Copyrighted] gtdb.org [need to send request] #767

Closed Rexadev closed 9 months ago

Rexadev commented 9 months ago
RavanJAltaie commented 9 months ago

@Rexadev Please get the permission first then place the issue, we need to delete this for now and open another issue once you have the permission approved.

Popolechien commented 9 months ago

@Rexadev Tell them to send their permission to hello@kiwix.org but if you are the requestor the onus is on you to get that permission.

Rexadev commented 9 months ago 
Subject: Request to Scrape gtdb.org for Knowledge Preservation by OpenZim

Dear [Name of Website Owner or Administrator],

I am writing on behalf of OpenZim (https://wiki.openzim.org/wiki/OpenZIM), web archive website to preserve knowledge. We have identified your website, www.gtdb.org, a source of valuable information.

We are requesting permission to scrape your website.
Our intention behind scraping your website is solely for preservation purposes, ensuring that valuable information contained within it remains accessible even if your website's structure or availability changes in the future. We believe that preserving web content is crucial for research, education, and historical purposes, as it enables researchers, students, and future generations to access and study digital information that may otherwise be lost over time.

To ensure transparency and accountability, we would be willing to provide with specific details about OpenZim, and intended use of scraped data.
We also assure you that any scraped content will be strictly used for non-commercial purposes and will adhere to all copyright and legal requirements.

OpenZim will implement necessary measures to minimize any impact on your server's performance. We can discuss any specific limitations or preferences you may have in terms of scraping frequency, depth, or any content exclusions you wish to impose.

We genuinely value the importance of preserving web content and the contribution your website makes to the collective knowledge and information available online. If you agree to our request, we would be extremely grateful for the opportunity to scrape your website in the ZIM format, thereby ensuring its long-term preservation.

Thank you for considering our request. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, do not hesitate.

Warm regards,
[Your Name] OpenZim

@Popolechien @RavanJAltaie

Here is email, it would be better if you represent OpenZIM.