CHAPTER I SCOPE

Article 1 Scope
1. This Directive concerns the legal protection of databases in any form.
2. For the purposes of this Directive, ‘database’ shall mean a collection of independent works, data or other materials arranged in a systematic or methodical way and individually accessible by electronic or other means.
3. Protection under this Directive shall not apply to computer programs used in the making or operation of databases accessible by electronic means.

Article 2 Limitations on the scope
This Directive shall apply without prejudice to Community provisions relating to:
(a) the legal protection of computer programs;
(b) rental right, lending right and certain rights related to copyright in the field of intellectual property,
(c) the term of protection of copyright and certain related rights.