SERVICE AGREEMENT
Moscow Date: ________________
The National Research University Higher School of Economics, hereinafter referred to as
the University, represented by Natalia Maximova, Director of the Library acting on the basis of
the power of attorney No. ___________ dated___________, on the one hand, and __________,
hereinafter referred to as the User, passport No. ______ dated _________ on the other hand,
have concluded this Agreement on the following:
1. Scope of the Agreement
1.1. The University shall provide the User with library, reference, information and other
services stipulated in the Library Use Policy approved by the University Rector’s directive No.
______ dated ______ (hereinafter, the Library Use Policy), as prescribed by this Agreement.
The Library Use Policy may be accessed through the University’s official website.
2. The User’s Rights and Obligations
2.1. The User has the right to:
2.1.1. Check out documents from the Library’s collections and reading rooms by showing
the library card, pursuant to the Library Use Policy.
2.1.2. Use bibliographic, reference and information services, as well as other library
services, including paid ones.
2.2. The User shall:
2.2.1. Read the Library Use Policy and comply with it.
2.2.2. Provide correct personal details when registering in the Library and notify the
Library of any changes to their personal details within 7 (seven) days of the changes.
2.2.3. Treat the documents borrowed from the Library, as well as the University’s
property located in the Library with due care.
2.2.4. Return the documents borrowed from the Library within the deadlines stipulated by
the Library.
2.2.5. Return all documents to the Library and sign the Pre-Departure Checklist at least 3
days prior to leaving the University.
2.2.6. In case of loss or damage of the documents, replace them or reimburse for their
price in accordance with the Library Use Policy.
2.2.7. Reimburse for any damage caused to Library property in accordance with the
Russian legislation and the University bylaws.
2.2.8. Observe restrictions imposed by the license agreements with resource owners when
using remote access to the Library’s e-resources.
3. The University’s Rights and Obligations
3.1. The University has the right to:
3.1.1. Determine the Library Use Policy and change it.
3.1.2. Define the terms of access to the Library collections.
3.1.3. Establish the list of paid services and their prices.
3.1.4. Apply sanctions to the User for violation of the Library Use Policy within the
limits stipulated by the University Charter, Internal Regulations, Library Use Policy, and other
University bylaws.
3.2. The University shall:
3.2.1. Deliver services to the User in accordance with the Library Use Policy.
3.2.2. Inform the User of the entire range of services it offers, including paid ones.
3.2.3. Create and maintain the conditions necessary for the User’s work in the Library.
4. Liability of the Parties and Dispute Settlement
4.1. Parties shall be liable for failure to fulfil or improper fulfilment of their obligations
hereunder in accordance with the Russian legislation, the University Charter and bylaws.
4.2. The Parties are exempt from liability for failure to fulfil or improper fulfilment of
their obligations hereunder in the event of any insurmountable circumstances beyond their
control, including declared or de facto war, civil disorder, epidemics, blockade, embargo,
earthquakes, floods, fires, and other force majeure circumstances.
4.3. This Agreement provides for extrajudicial resolution of disputes arising between the
Parties during execution of this Agreement.
The interested party shall send a written claim to the other Party prior to taking matters to
court. The claim is sent by registered delivery.
The party which has received the claim shall send a reply within 30 (thirty) calendar days
of receipt.
The party which sent the claim and received an unsatisfactory reply or no reply has the
right to take the matter to court in accordance with the Russian legislation.
5. Duration of Agreement
5.1. This Agreement comes into force upon its signing by both Parties. It expires on the
date of student or employee dismissal from HSE.
5.2. The Agreement may be terminated by consent of the Parties, at the initiative of either
Party, or if one of the Parties violates the Agreement. Notification of the Agreement termination
shall be sent to the other Party no later than 7 (seven) days before the date of proposed
termination. The notification shall be sent by means which provide proof of sending it to the
other Party.
6. Miscellaneous
6.1. In all other cases not stipulated herein the Parties shall comply with the Russian
legislation, the University Charter and bylaws.
6.2. This Contract is drawn up in two copies of equal legal status, one copy for each
Party.
7. Parties’ Addresses and Signatures Address:
Address, phone number:
Address:
20 Myasnitskaya Ulitsa
Moscow, 101000, Russia
628-85-10
Faculty, student ID card
(doctoral or postdoctoral
student certificate) number
Place of work, position,
staff ID badge number (for
employees)