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Use of content from this Web site
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Use of text, images and other content on this web site are subject to the following terms and conditions:
CONTENT IS PROTECTED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW |
Text and image files, audio and video clips, and other content on this web site is the property of the Smithsonian Institution and may be protected by copyright and other restrictions as well. Copyrights and other proprietary rights in the content on this web site may also be owned by individuals and entities other than, and in addition to, the Smithsonian Institution. Smithsonian expressly prohibits the copying of any protected materials on this web site, except for the purposes of fair use as defined in the copyright law, and as described below. |
FAIR USE IS PERMITTED |
Fair use of copyrighted material includes the use of protected materials for non-commercial educational purposes, such as teaching, scholarship, research, criticism, commentary, and news reporting. Unless otherwise noted, users who wish to download or print text and image files from this web site for such uses may do so without the Smithsonian Institution’s express permission, provided that they comply with the following conditions: |
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WARRANTY |
By downloading, printing, or otherwise using text and image files from this web site, users agree and warrant that they will limit their use of such files to fair use and will comply with all other terms and conditions of this license, and will not violate the rights of the Smithsonian Institution or any other person or entity. The Smithsonian Institution does not warrant that use of the text, images and content displayed on the web site will not infringe the rights of third parties not owned by or affiliated with the Smithsonian. |
COMMERCIAL USE IS RESTRICTED |
Unauthorized commercial publication or exploitation of text, images or content of this web site is specifically prohibited. Anyone wishing to use any of these files or images for commercial use, publication, or any purpose other than fair use as defined by law, must request and receive prior written permission from the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis by the Chief, Public Services of the Archives of American Art or their surrogate. See Rights and Reproductions. |
TRADEMARK |
Many of the trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, the “Trademarks”) displayed on the web site, including the Smithsonian Institution and the sunburst logo, are registered and/or unregistered common law trademarks of the Smithsonian Institution. The trademarks of third parties may also be displayed on this Web site. Nothing contained in this web site should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademarks displayed on the web site without the express written permission of the Smithsonian Institution or any third party that may own the Trademarks displayed on the site. Any unauthorized use of the Trademarks or any other images or content on this web site, except as authorized in these Terms and Conditions, is strictly prohibited. |
DISCLAIMER |
The text, images and content on the web site are provided "as is" without a warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, and/or non-infringement. The Smithsonian Institution assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for any damage to or viruses that may infect your computer equipment or other property on account of your use of the site or your downloading of any text, images or content from the web site |
DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT |
For purposes of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, if you have complaints or objections to content posted on this web site, please contact our Designated Agent at the following address: |
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES |
Some Smithsonian Institution web sites contain links to third party web sites The linked sites are not under the control of the Smithsonian Institution and the Smithsonian Institution is not responsible for the contents of any linked web site These links are provided as a convenience only and shall not be construed as an endorsement of, sponsorship of, or affiliated with the linked web site by the Smithsonian Institution. |
Frequently Asked Copyright Questions |
May I put unaltered images, text or content from this web site on a closed and restricted database at my school or museum? |
May I put unaltered images, text or content from this web site on my personal web site?Yes, IF your site displays no advertisements and no sponsors, does not charge a fee for services, and does not offer any product or service for sale. The images must remain unaltered, and all of the accompanying caption information must be included without alteration, and the citation should include the the URL for the Archives of American Art: http://www.aaa.si.edu. |
May I put images, text or content from this web site on another general access web site or cd-rom?No, unless permission has been obtained in advance from the Chief, Public Services of the Archives of American Art. See Rights and Reproductions. |
May I print selected images or text excerpts from this web site for a school report? |
How do I obtain permission for publication?Anyone wishing to use the text, images or content from this web site for purposes other than as authorized herein must obtain prior written approval from the Chief, Public Services of the Archives of American Art. See Rights and Reproductions. Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution. A usage fee may be charged depending on the nature of the proposed use. |
Contact Information |
For permission to reproduce or use the materials on this web site for other than educational, non-profit and fair use purposes, please review the Rights and Reproductions page, and then direct requests to aaarepros@si.edu. or write to: Chief, Public Services |