Rules and Conditions For Using
Smithsonian Image Files
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These Smithsonian image files cover topics ranging from air and space to
science, technology, history, and even current events. They are designed to
give those who cannot come to Washington, the opportunity to see and learn
about many of the Smithsonian's most popular and important objects and
exhibits.
They cover a broad spectrum of interests which we hope will interest our
electronic audience. Here we are able to present photographs from many of
our museums on the Mall in Washington, plus other Smithsonian bureaus such
as the National Zoo and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.
Starting with some of our best photographs, scanning and image preparation
is done in our Electronic Imaging Laboratory. In addition to the
photographic image, extensive captions are included, as part of our mission
for the "increase and diffusion of knowledge." These captions are within the
image file itself, in the GIF 89a Comment Block, and will be read by most
GIF viewers.
We hope you enjoy these images and we invite your comments via E-mail to
PSDMX@sivm.si.edu
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ACCESS TO AND USE OF SMITHSONIAN IMAGE FILES AND DATA IS SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Software, documentation, electronic image files, and other materials
("Materials") may be covered by restrictions, and/or copyright.
The Smithsonian Institution ("SI"), and its Office of Printing &
Photographic Services ("OPPS") image files are made available for
non-commercial, personal use. Copying or redistribution in any manner for
personal or corporate gain is not permitted.
SI specifically retains any rights, including possible copyright, which it
may have in data, files, and/or the images they contain.
Users may download these files for their own use, subject to any additional
terms or restrictions which may be provided with the individual file or
program.
In keeping with the spirit of the Internet it is the policy of the SI and
OPPS to permit casual, non-commercial redistribution of this information;
that is, redistribution of information where no commercialism is involved.
This means that an Internet user may download a file and share it with
others for no personal or commercial gain.
Commercial publication or exploitation of Smithsonian files is specifically
prohibited.
All parties posting, obtaining and/or using these Materials represent and
warrant to the SI and OPPS that the submission, installation, copying,
distribution, and use of such Materials will not violate any other party's
proprietary rights.
Neither OPPS nor SI are responsible for any errors created in or damage to
the Materials as a result of their use. All Materials maintained are
provided "as is" with no warranties of any kind.
OPPS AND SI DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS WARRANTIES INCLUDED IN ANY MATERIALS, AND
FURTHER DISCLAIM ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.
Materials may not be used for any purpose requiring fail-safe performance,
or as to which defects in or failure of Materials could cause death,
personal injury, or property or environmental damage ("High Risk
Activities"). OPPS AND SI DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH
RESPECT TO HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES. NEITHER OPPS NOR SI SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY
DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, ARISING
FROM THE SUBMISSION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, TRANSMISSION, COPYING,
MODIFICATION, DISTRIBUTION OR ANY USE OF ANY MATERIALS.
Q. May I put these on a file server in my school, company, museum?
A. Yes, if there's no charge for the user. All the accompanying text
information, caption, etc., must be included, and must be presented
completely and unchanged.
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Q. May I put these on my BBS? What if I charge a subscription fee?
A. Contact the address below first. If approved, all the accompanying text
information including this Rules file must be included, and must be
presented completely and unchanged. If there is a subscription fee for the
BBS, such a fee must be only for overall access, and not specifically for
download or use of these files.
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Q. May I mirror these files on my Internet site in Finland or Australia
because it is expensive for my users to log into photo1.si.edu (the
anonymous ftp site), or http://photo2.si.edu (the Smithsonian Photographic
Services World Wide Web site).
A. See 1 & 2 above.
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Q. May I put these on a CD-ROM, public domain or otherwise?
A. No.
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Q. May I print some of these out for my report?
A. Assuming this is a non-commercial academic work, yes. This type of use is
encouraged.
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Q. How do I obtain permission to use the files in a publication,
commercially, on a CD-ROM, BBS, etc.?
A. Anyone wishing to use any of these files or images for commercial use or
publication must first request and receive prior permission by contacting:
Smithsonian Institution
Office of Printing & Photographic Services
MAH CB-054
Washington, DC 20560
PSDMX@sivm.si.edu
Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis. A usage fee may
be involved depending on the type and nature of the proposed use.
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PROJECT CHAPMAN
The Smithsonian Photographic Services anonymous ftp Internet file server
photo1.si.edu, and World Wide Web server http://photo2.si.edu, have been
made possible through generous grants from the Apple Computer Apple Library
of Tomorrow Program, under Project Chapman, a joint Smithsonian Photographic
Services/Apple Library of Tomorrow program named for John Chapman, a.k.a.
"Johnny Appleseed".
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