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Fair use, copyright, or public domain? Knowing where to look for the use policies of materials on the Internet is a little like a treasure hunt. There is no standard phrase or place to look for that information. However, here are a few tips to follow.
Look at the top, side and bottom navigation bars of web sites
Look for these words or phrases: |
| Copyright |
Conditions of Use |
Photo Use Guidelimes |
| Disclaimer |
All rights Reserved |
Some Rights Reserved |
| Terms |
Terms of Use |
Image Use Policy |
| Image Use |
Terms and Conditions |
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| Still can't find the use policy? Try these places: |
| Site Map |
| About Us |
| Contact Us |
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| Media Use Policy Examples |
| "Resources are provided for non-commercial, personal, and scholarly use only. Copying or redistributing these images in any manner for personal or corporate gain is not permitted." |
| "Almost all the images on these pages are original graphics created by the U.S. Department of ... All other images were provided by third parties and not created by the U.S. Department of ... You must contact the person listed in the credit line before using those images." |
| "Terms of use: Private home/school non-commercial, non-Internet re-usage only is allowed of any text, graphics, photos, audio clips, other electronic files or materials." |
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