Frequently Asked Questions About Downloading Technical Papers
- What documents are available for downloading in .PDF format?
Technical papers from a wide range of automotive conferences, meetings and journals published by FISITA member societies and other respected institutions and publishers. Papers from all FISITA World Automotive Congresses (from 1998 onwards) are available.
- Can I share PDF files I purchase from FISITA with my colleagues, or print out copies for them?
No. When you download a document, you have agreed to the license which stipulates that the PDF file is for your use only on one computer. You may not distribute copies in any form, print or electronic.
- Can I customise the PDF file or use portions of it in other publications?
No. All documents downloaded from FISITA are copyrighted and cannot be copied or altered, in part or in whole.
- How long does it take to download a file?
Download time depends on several factors: file size (this is listed for each downloadable document), your computer, the speed of your internet connection, and internet traffic. Downloading a document may take less than a minute or significantly longer, depending on any of these factors.
- Do I have to download my document immediately after I fill out the order form?
No, but we suggest that you do. You have 24 hours from the time you order the document to download the PDF file to your computer. We provide you with this window because some documents are large, especially those which contain numerous graphics, and you may wish to wait until a time of day when there is less web traffic, or when you can afford to dedicate your computer to this task.
- What if I donŽt have the Adobe Acrobat Reader?
You can download a free copy here.
- Can I order items from the FISITA bookstore at the same time I download a document?
Yes. You can mix downloads, and mail orders for books, CD ROMs etc. in the same "shopping basket." FISITA will process the order for any hard-copy materials, which will be despatched directly from the publisher when you "checkout". You will then proceed to the downloading instructions to get your PDF files immediately.
- How can I qualify for the discounted FISITA Member Price for downloads and other items?
If you are a member of any of FISITAŽs member societies then you automatically qualify for the reduced FISITA Members Price. Your national society can provide you with a discount code which you then enter at the checkout in order to get the reduced price. If you need a discount code in a hurry, you can email bookstore@fisita.com quoting your full name, the name of the FISITA member society to which you belong, your membership number and your postal / zip code. WeŽll validate your status and mail you your discount code by return.
- Can I be invoiced for downloaded documents?
No. The cost of all downloaded documents must be prepaid with a credit card.
- What if I run into difficulty while downloading?
In the event that your download is interrupted (for example because of a problem with your internet connection), you can re-start the download and try again. You will have access to download the paper/s you purchased for up to 24 hours after the time of your payment. If you encounter problems while trying to download, email bookstore@fisita.com or call +44 (0) 20 7299 6631.