====== Gaussian & GaussView ======

Gaussian and GaussView are available on the cluster via the environment module system. Due to licensing regulations, 
access is restricted to authorized users who have explicitly accepted the terms of use.

===== Loading the Module =====

Gaussian and GaussView are provided as separate modules. To load the software in your environment, use the standard module commands:

<code>
# To load Gaussian
module load Gaussian

# To load GaussView
module load GaussView
</code>

The latest supported version installed on the cluster is **Gaussian 16**.

==== Access Error ====
If your account has not yet been added to the authorized user group, the loading process will fail with the following error message:

<code>
Lmod has detected the following error:  You do not have access to this module. Contact cluster-help@luis.uni-hannover.de 
While processing the following module(s):
    Module fullname   Module Filename
    ---------------   ---------------
    Gaussian/g16.B01  /sw/apps/modules/noarch/all/Gaussian/g16.B01.lua
</code>

If you encounter this error, please follow the activation steps below.

===== Requesting Access (License Agreement) =====

Gaussian requires all users to formally confirm and adhere to specific licensing rules. Before requesting access, ensure you agree to the following terms:
  * **Academic References**: Publications of results achieved using a specific version and revision of Gaussian must always include appropriate references (found in the log files or online).
  * **Non-Weapon Clause**: The software must not be used for the development or production of biological or chemical weapons.

==== Activation Steps ====
To request access, please send an email to **cluster-help@luis.uni-hannover.de** with your **cluster account name** using the template below:

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<fs small>//Subject://</fs> Request to be added to the group of Gaussian users

<fs small>//Body://</fs> Please add my user account **<your_account_name>** to the group of Gaussian users. 

I agree to be bound by Gaussian's licence agreement that requires publications of results achieved using a specific version and revision of Gaussian to always include appropriate references, which I can find in the log files of Gaussian jobs or online. Furthermore, I confirm that I will not use the software for the development or production of biological or chemical weapons.
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We apologize for the inconvenience, but these are strict licensing terms we are legally required to enforce.