User Guidelines
CSIRO's Cosmos platform offers a variety of subscription plans for individuals and institutions interested in accessing its digital content related to science and technology. Here's a breakdown of the different types of subscriptions available:
Digital Subscriptions
A Digital Subscription grants access to the Cosmos website and digital magazine replicas. This type of subscription can be either a single-user Digital Subscription or an unlimited Digital subscription, such as an Enterprise or Site Licence.
For single-user Digital Subscriptions, it's important to note that the platform's terms and conditions prohibit sharing login details, which include usernames and passwords. Additionally, at no time can a single user Digital subscription be used to download and store the platform's issues or website content for the purpose of sharing with users not permitted within the subscription terms and conditions.
On the other hand, unlimited Digital subscriptions, like Enterprise or Site Licences, permit the use of the platform by the subscribing organisation, employees, students, and library visitors. However, these subscriptions should not be used to provide hosting or establish connections for users or organisations not working directly on behalf of the organisation.
Print Subscriptions
A Print Subscription is a paid subscription to the hard copy product of the platform. Recipients of Gift Subscriptions may also take ownership of their subscription through their online account settings. If a Print Subscription is cancelled before the end of the subscription term, a refund for the issues remaining on the subscription which have not been dispatched, minus a cancellation fee of $15, will be given. Shipping is by surface mail throughout Australia and sea mail overseas for Print Subscriptions.
Weekly Edition Subscription
A Weekly Edition Subscription is a paid subscription to exclusive content on the Cosmos website.
Enterprise Subscription
An Enterprise Subscription is a multi-user subscription, including one Print Subscription of the platform, access to the Cosmos website and digital magazine replicas.
Site Licence
A Site Licence is a multi-user subscription, including access to the Cosmos website and digital magazine replicas. It's important to note that Site licences which utilise a unique URL must not be shared outside of the institution which holds that subscription. Institutions found to be sharing their unique access to the platform's website will be contacted and potentially have their subscription terminated.
Gift Subscription
A Gift Subscription is a subscription package to Cosmos print and digital, with a term of twelve months commencing on the date of redemption by the gift recipient. Gift Subscriptions are non-refundable.
For more precise details about the subscription options available for CSIRO's Cosmos platform, we recommend visiting the official Cosmos magazine website by CSIRO or contacting CSIRO directly.
By using the platform, users agree to these Terms & Conditions and represent that they are at least the age of majority in their state or province of residence, or that they are the age of majority in their state or province of residence, and they have given consent to allow any of their minor dependents to use the platform.
Customer service enquiries can be made by calling +61 3 9545 8555, emailing a specific email address, or writing to a PO Box in Adelaide, SA 5001.
Please remember that if a magazine is damaged or faulty, please contact CSIRO within 30 days to arrange a replacement of that issue. If a free subscription is granted, the subscriber will automatically be converted to a paid subscription upon expiry of the free subscription term unless cancelled beforehand. Subscription prices may change at any time, but CSIRO will provide 30 days' prior notice if the regular rate of a Digital or Print Subscription changes from what was stated at the time of the order.
Finally, it's crucial to note that the user may not use the platform for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may they, in the use of the platform, violate any laws in their jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws). Your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality, or other personal or proprietary right. Your comments will not contain libellous or otherwise unlawful, abusive, or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could affect the operation of this or any related website.
We hope this article helps clarify the subscription options available for CSIRO's Cosmos platform. Happy exploring!
- An Enterprise Subscription, which includes a Print Subscription, access to the Cosmos website, and digital magazine replicas, is a suitable choice for businesses interested in financing multiple users' access to science and technology content.
- For financial institutions seeking to provide their employees, students, or library visitors with access to digital content related to science and technology, unlimited Digital subscriptions like Enterprise or Site Licences can be the optimal solution.
