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NASA Image Usage Policy
You may use NASA imagery, video and audio material if it is for educational
or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public
exhibits and Internet Web pages. This general permission does not include
the NASA insignia logo (the blue "meatball" insignia), the NASA
logotype (the red "worm" logo) and the NASA seal. These images
may not be used by persons who are not NASA employees. If the NASA material
is to be used for commercial purposes, especially including advertisements,
it must not explicitly or implicitly convey NASA's endorsement of commercial
goods or services. If a NASA image includes an identifiable person, using
the image for commercial purposes may infringe that person's right of privacy
or publicity, and permission should be obtained from the person.
Some specific rules:
1) NASA does not endorse or sponsor any commercial product, service,
or activity.
2) The use of the NASA name, initials, any NASA emblems (including the
NASA Insignia, the NASA logo and the NASA Seal) which would express or imply
such endorsement or sponsorship is strictly prohibited.
3) Use of the NASA name or initials as an identifying symbol by organizations
other than NASA (such as on foods, packaging, containers, signs, or any
promotional material) is prohibited. The only exceptions are noted immediately
below.
4) NASA does permit the use of the NASA logo and Insignia on novelty
and souvenir-type items. However, such items may be sold and manufactured
only after a proposal has been submitted to and approved by a representative
from the Public Services Division (202/358-1750) in accordance with 14 CFR
(Code of Federal Regulations) Part 1221. NASA does not grant anyone exclusive
rights to use any of the Agency identities.
5) No approval for use is authorized by NASA when the use can be construed
as an endorsement by NASA of a product, service, or activity.
6) NASA emblems should be reproduced only from original reproduction
proofs, transparencies, or computer files available from NASA Headquarters.
Please be advised that approval must be granted by the Public Services Division
(see above) before any reproduction materials can be obtained.
7) NASA should be acknowledged as the source of its material.
8) It is unlawful to falsely claim copyright or other rights in NASA
material.
9) NASA shall in no way be liable for any costs, expenses, claims or
demands arising out of use of NASA's cassettes and photographs by a recipient
or a recipient's distributees.
10) NASA personnel are not authorized to sign indemnity or hold harmless
statements, releases from copyright infringement, or documents granting
exclusive use rights.
Photography
Photographs are not protected by copyright unless noted. If copyrighted,
permission should be obtained from the copyright owner prior to use. If
not copyrighted, photographs may be reproduced and distributed without further
permission from NASA. If a recognizable person appears in the photograph,
use for commercial purposes may infringe a right of privacy or publicity
and permission should be obtained from the recognizable person.
Audio recordings
Audio recordings are not protected by copyright unless noted. A cassette
may be excerpted or reproduced and distributed, without further permission
from NASA. However, use of a portion or segment of an audiotape, such as
talent, narration or music, may infringe a right of publicity or copyright
and permission should be obtained from the source.
Video and motion picture recordings
Videotape and Motion Picture recordings are not protected by copyright unless
noted. A recording may be reproduced and distributed, without further permission
from NASA. Copyrighted music or footage, which is incorporated in a production,
may not be used unless permission is obtained from the copyright owner.
While in most instances using non-copyrighted segments is permitted, use
for a commercial purposes of a portion or segment containing talent or a
recognizable person may infringe a right of publicity and permission should
be obtained from the talent or recognizable person. These guidelines also
apply to NASA's "live television" satellite broadcasts.
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