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Terms & Conditions

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Licensing Terms & Conditions

1. License
The Ruskin – Museum & Research Institute at Lancaster University (‘The Ruskin’) hereby grants to the requesting individual or entity (the ‘Licensee’) a non-exclusive, royalty-free and non-transferable license to use the images above (the ‘Images’) one time and solely in connection with the publication described above (‘Project’), subject to the restrictions in the permission granted by The Ruskin (the ‘Permission’) and these Terms. The Ruskin grants the license herein to Licensee only to the extent The Ruskin has the rights to do so. Licensee acknowledges that the Images or the objects depicted in the Images may be subject to third party rights not held by The Ruskin, including but not limited to artists’ right of attribution or control and rights of privacy or publicity). Licensee is solely responsible for ascertaining whether any such rights exist and for obtaining all other necessary permissions prior to use of the Images.

2. Limitations on License
a. The license granted herein is for use of the Images in connection with the Project, as described in the Permission; license for use of the Images in additional projects, editions, or other derivative works must be requested and granted separately. Licensee may not reproduce copies of the Images, nor grant third-parties permission to copy or otherwise use the Images, unless the Permission specifically permits those uses. Licensee agrees that the only portion of the Images Licensee will use in the Project is that which is identified in Licensee’s request or, if narrower, in the Permission.
b. The Ruskin will require that the Licensee submit samples, proofs, or layouts in advance of publication or distribution of the Project. The Ruskin may revoke the Permission in the event that the use of the Images in the Project does not meet the requirements set out in these Terms or if the proposed use of the Images would otherwise be detrimental to the collection or the reputation of The Ruskin. Licensee shall not use the Images until the samples have been so approved.

3. No representation or warranty; disclaimer of warranty
The Ruskin has no objection to Licensee using the Images in the Project. The Ruskin makes no representation or warranty that it has the right to grant rights belonging to any persons featured in the Images, or their heirs, agents, or representatives as to such matters. The Ruskin disclaims all warranties of any kinds (express, implied or otherwise) regarding the Images or these Terms, including but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, ownership and non-infringement.

4. Technology
Licensee agrees to employ technology, to the best of Licensee’s ability, that will prevent copying of the Images from the Licensee’s use in the Project.

5. Reproduction Rules
In the case of images or other visual Images, the reproduction used in the Project must be full-tone black and white or full colour, if applicable. The Images must be reproduced in their entirety, without cropping, bleeding, alteration, splitting, text overlay, over-printing, printing on colour stock, or other modification. If a detail is shown, the caption must include the word ‘detail’ and a full view must be shown as well. If a reproduction print is being made, it must clearly be labelled as a reproduction. The reproduction may not be printed to the same size/dimensions as the original Images; it must be larger or smaller by at least 10%. For use of Images that are still images or video on the internet, the use must not exceed original pixel dimensions of the file provided to Licensee by The Ruskin. The Images may not be artificially upscaled.

6. Attribution
Licensee must credit the Images appropriately, using the creator, title, date, and inventory number for each image as described in the Permission. All images must use the credit © The Ruskin, Lancaster University. Failure to insert the proper copyright credit line and caption information may result in a revocation of this license. The caption must appear as outlined in the following:
a. Published hard copy Images: the credit line must appear directly under the Images, on the page facing, on the reverse, in a list of illustrations, and/or in an appendix.
b. eBook: the credit line must appear on the same or facing page as the Materials, or on a separate photo credits page.
c. Exhibitions: the credit line must appear in the exhibition area, preferably directly below or adjacent to the original copy.
d. Web: the credit line must appear adjacent to the Materials.
e. Applications (Apps): the credit must appear either adjacent to the Materials or in a ‘Sources of Illustrations/Images’ section.
f. Video: The credit line must appear in the broadcast credits.
g. Slide Presentations (e.g. PowerPoint, Keynote, Impress): the credit line must appear on the same slide as the Materials or on a separate photo credits slide.
h. Audio/podcasts: the credit line must appear in show notes.
i. All other methods of publication not mentioned here: contact The Ruskin to determine how credit should be given.

7. Name, logos
The Licensee shall not use or register the name ‘The Ruskin’, or any logos, seals, insignia or other words, names, symbols or devices that identify The Ruskin or Lancaster University, for any purpose except with the prior written approval of, and in accordance with restrictions required by, The Ruskin. Licensee may not take any actions that imply that Licensee’s use of the Images suggests any endorsement or sponsorship by The Ruskin of the Licensee, the Project, or any commercial project or enterprise, or that imply that The Ruskin concurs with the opinions expressed in, or confirms the accuracy of, the Project.

8. Term
Licensee agrees that unless the Project is published within 2 years from the date of the Permission, the license granted herein shall automatically terminate.

9. Final Project
The Licensee must submit one copy of the completed Project or a link to the Images, as published, to The Ruskin. Exceptions may be made for Projects with a limited print run or other constraints, in which case a PDF copy emailed to The Ruskin will suffice; these exceptions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

10. Indemnification
The Licensee agrees that in all instances, it will hold The Ruskin and Lancaster University, its officers, members of governing boards, agents and employees, harmless against any and all claims, costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs), liabilities, losses or damages of any nature arising or resulting from the use of the Images, and shall indemnify such parties for any and all claims, costs (including attorneys’ fees and court costs), liabilities, losses and damages arising or resulting from any such use.

11. General
These Terms, together with the relevant Permission, express the complete understanding of The Ruskin and the Licensee with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior communications and agreements, written or oral. All rights not expressly granted in these Terms are reserved to The Ruskin. The Ruskin may modify these Terms at any time with notice to Licensee. No waiver of any term or provision of these Terms will be deemed a waiver of such term or provision at any future time, or of any other term or provision of these Terms. If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, it shall be replaced with a valid provision that most nearly effects the parties’ intent. These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with English Law.

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