Paywall

Definition: A technological barrier that permits access to information only to individuals who have paid - either personally, or via an organisation - a designated fee or subscription.

Related terms: Accessibility, Open Access

References: Day et al. (2020), https://casrai.org/term/closed-access/, &

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