COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

USE OF TEXT, IMAGES (PHOTOGRAPHS) AND OTHER CONTENT ON THIS WEBISTE ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS;

1. CONTENT IS PROTECTED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS

The photographs on this website are currently the property of Howard K. Watkins and may be protected by copyright and other restrictions as well. Howard K. Watkins expressly prohibits the copying of any protected materials on this website, except for the purposes of fair use as defined in the copyright law, and as described below.

2. 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 images files from this Web site for such uses may do so without the express permission of Howard K. Watkins, provided that they comply with the following conditions:

A. The content may be used only for personal, educational or non-commercial purposes;

B. Users must cite the author & source of the content as they would material from any printed work [i.e. www.watkinsphotoarachive.com];

C. The citation must include the URL for the Howard K. Watkins Photographic Archive website [e.g. www.watkinsphotoarchive.com];

D. None of the content may be altered or modified.

3. WARRANT

By downloading, printing, or otherwise using photographs from this website, 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 Howard K. Watkins or any other person or entity.

4. COMMERCIAL USE IS RESTRICTED

Unauthorized commercial publications or exploitation of photographs from this website is specifically prohibited. Anyone wishing to use any of the photographs for commercial use, publication, or any purpose other than fair use as defined by law, must request and receive prior written permission from Howard K Watkins. Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of Howard K. Watkins. A usage fee may be assessed depending on the type and nature of the proposed use.

5. DISCLAIMER

The text, photographs, and content on the website are provided "as is" without a warrant 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. Howard K. Watkins 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 website.

6. DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT

For purposes of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, if you have complaints or objections to content posted on thie website, please contact the Designated Agent at the following address:

Howard K. Watkins
Fresno's Photo Laureate
964 Palo Verde Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
e-Mail: howardkwatkins@gmail.com

7. LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES

Some of Howard K. Watkins website contain links to third party websites. The linked sites are not under the control of Howard K. Watkins and he is not responsible for the contents of any linked website. These links are provided as a convenience only and shall not be construed as an endorsement of, sponsorship of, or affiliated with the linked website by Mr. Watkins.

8. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A. May I put unaltered images, text or content from this website on a closed and restricted database at my school, organization, or museum?

Yes, provided the posting included a source citation to www.watkinsphotoarchive.com

B. May I unaltered images, text or content from this website on my personal website?

Yes, provided the images remain unaltered and includes a source citation to www.watkinsphotoarchive.com

C. May I put images, text or content from this website on another general access website?

No, unless permission has been obtained in advance from Howard K. Watkins or his designee.

D. May I print selected images or text excerpts from this website for a school report?

Yes. This type of use is encouraged, though the use needs to include the source citation of www.watkinsphotoarchive.

E. How do I obtain permission for other forms of publication?

Anyone wishing to sue the text, images or content from this website for purposes other than as authorized above must obtain prior written approval from Howard K. Watkins, or his designee. Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of Howard K. Watkins. A usage fee may be charged depending on the nature of the proposed use.

9. CONTACT INFORMATION

For any questions or for permission to reproduce or use any of the materials on this website for other than educational, non-profit, and fair use purposes, please contact:

Howard K. Watkins
Fresno's Photo Laureate
964 Palo Verde Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
Cell: (559) 335-7040
e-Mail: howardkwatkins@gmail.com