Use of Content from this Web Site

Access to and use of text, artwork, photographs and other files on this Web site are subject to the following terms and conditions:

  • All Content is Protected by Copyright Laws
    Software, documentation, electronic text and image files, audio and video clips, and other materials are protected by copyright laws and may be covered by other restrictions as well. The James A. Michener Art Museum (JAMAM) retains all rights, including copyright, in data, image, text, and any other information contained in these files. Copyrights and other proprietary rights in the material on this Web site may also be held by persons and entities other than JAMAM. JAMAM expressly prohibits the copying of any protected materials on this Web site except for the purpose of fair use as defined in the copyright laws and as described below.

  • Fair Use is Permitted
    Fair use of copyrighted material includes the use of protected materials for noncommercial 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 JAMAM's Web site for such uses are welcome to do so without JAMAM's express permission. Users must cite the author and source of this material as they would material from any printed work; the citation should include the URL "http://www.michenerartmuseum.org".

    By downloading, printing, or otherwise using text and image files from this Web site, users agree that they will limit their use of such files to fair use, and will not violate JAMAM's or any other party's proprietary rights.

  • Commercial Use is Restricted
    Unauthorized commercial publication or exploitation of JAMAM's files 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 JAMAM. Permission for such use is granted on a case by case basis at the sole discretion of JAMAM. A usage fee may be involved depending on the type and nature of the proposed use.

  • Bucks County Artists Database
    The Bucks County Artists Database has its own set of terms and conditions.

For questions about the use of any materials from this Web site contact the Department of Public Relations at 215.340.9800, ext. 113.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Michener Art Museum Web site:

May I put unaltered images or text from the Michener Art Museum's Web site on a file server at my school or museum?
Yes, if there is no charge for the user and if electronic distribution is of limited term to your school or museum only. The images must remain unaltered. All of the accompanying caption information must be included without alteration, and the citation should include the URL "www.michenerartmuseum.org."

May I put unaltered images or text from the Michener Art Museum's Web site on my personal Web site?
Yes, so long as the site takes in 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. All of the accompanying caption information must be included without alteration, and the citation should include the URL "www.michenerartmuseum.org."

May I put images or text from the Michener Art Museum's Web site on a CD-ROM, public domain or otherwise?
No.

May I print selected images or text excerpts from the Michener Art Museum's Web site for a school report?
Yes, if it is a personal or academic work, and not for publication in any medium. The images must remain unaltered. All of the accompanying caption information must be included without alteration. You should cite the source as you would any printed work; the citation should include the URL "www.michenerartmuseum.org." This type of use is encouraged; all other forms of publication are expressly prohibited.


 

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