Guidelines for Reproducing or Using Material Found on the NNI Web Site
NNCO's policy is to use externally-produced material (graphics, text, etc.) on our Web site only with permission of the copyright holder. If you believe material to which you have rights has been improperly included, please provide the URL to the webmaster identified as contact for the page on which the material appears or to the NNCO Webmaster (webmaster@nnco.nano.gov).
Texts
Much of the text appearing on NNCO Web pages was either prepared by employees of the United States Government as part of their official duties and therefore not subject to copyright or prepared under U.S. government contracts that gave the NNCO the right to place the text into the public domain. The same is true of most publications available for downloading from this Web site. You may freely copy that material and credit NNCO with a "Courtesy: National Nanotechnology Coordination Office" notation.
If copyrighted text is included on an NNCO Web page or in an NNCO publication, it will be specifically identified. For information about copyright holders, how they can be contacted, and what, if any, use those owners allow of their material, please provide the URL to the Webmaster identified as contact for the page on which the text or download link appears. If no contact is given, contact the NNCO Webmaster (webmaster@nnco.nano.gov).
Graphics
With the exception of NNCO logos, permission to use NNCO graphics is granted on a case by case basis. Some are public domain, some are created by NNCO contractors, and some are used by NNCO with specific permission granted by the owner. Therefore, with the exception of the NNCO logos provided, photos and illustrations found on the NNCO Web site should not be reused without permission.
For information about the copyright holders of a given photo or illustration on the NNCO Web site, how the owners can be contacted, and what, if any, use those owners allow of their material, please provide the URL and file name to the Webmaster identified as contact for the page on which the photo or illustration appears. If no contact is given, contact the NNCO Webmaster (webmaster@nnco.nano.gov).
Granting the right to use a graphic from the NNCO Web site does not explicitly or implicitly convey NNCO's endorsement of the site where it is used. If an NNCO image includes an identifiable person, using the image may infringe that person's right of privacy or publicity, and permission should be obtained from the person.
Once you receive confirmation from us that a graphic is available for use, please , credit NNCO with a "Courtesy: National Nanotechnology Coordination Office" notation.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding the reproduction or use of any graphics posted on this Web site, please direct them to:
Attn.: Webmaster
National Nanotechnology Coordination Office
4201 Wilson Blvd., Stafford II, Room 405
Arlington, VA 22230
Tel: (703) 292-8626 Fax: (703) 292-9312
E-mail: webmaster@nnco.nano.gov
These materials have been prepared for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Online readers should not act upon this information without seeking appropriate professional counsel.
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