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1315 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-713-2458

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Copyright Information

Use of NOAA Research Photography and Audio/Visual Recordings

General Conditions

  • In general, NOAA Research imagery, video and audio materials are not copyrighted.
  • You may use NOAA Research audio, video or photographs for educational or informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits and Internet web pages.
  • Some materials may contain a Copyright Notice. It is your responsibility to identify the copyright owner and to obtain permission before making use of this material.
  • Please acknowledge NOAA Research as the source of used material.
  • NOAA Research materials may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by NOAA Research or by any NOAA Research employee of a commercial product, service or activity, or used in any other manner that might mislead the public.

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 downloaded, reproduced and distributed without further permission from NOAA Research and may be used for educational and informational purposes, including photo collections, textbooks, public exhibits and Internet web pages.

Audio Recordings

Audio recordings are not protected by copyright unless noted. An audio recording may be downloaded, excerpted or reproduced and distributed, without further permission from NOAA Research. 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, video files and motion picture recordings are not protected by copyright unless noted. A recording may be reproduced and distributed without further permission from NOAA Research. 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 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 NOAA Research's "live television" satellite broadcasts.

Contact

If further information or assistance is needed, you may contact:
NOAA Research Web Team & Public Affairs
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Email: oar.web.group@noaa.gov