© The Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents Copyright Statement Terms of use for “The Discovery of Hydrothermal Vents” CD-Rom Before you use any images, data, text or other materials on this CD-Rom, carefully read the terms and conditions of this license agreement. By using any of these materials, you are consenting to be bound by this agreement. If you do not accept all of the terms of this agreement, you are not authorized to use any materials on this CD-Rom. Ownership: This CD-Rom and all materials on it are the property of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). The only exceptions are copyrighted images and other materials owned by others, which are so indicated. This agreement gives you no ownership rights to any materials on this CD-Rom Copyright Laws: This CD-Rom and all materials on it are protected under United States copyright laws, which give creators of original works of authorship the exclusive right to use their works for a limited period of time. With certain exceptions, copyrighted materials may not be used or copied without the permission of the copyright holder. This agreement describes the uses which you are permitted to make of the materials on this CD-Rom. License to Use: You are licensed by WHOI to use materials on this CD-Rom for non-commercial educational purposes only. You may copy these materials for classroom use, so long as the copies contain all applicable copyright and trademark notices. This license is not exclusive to you, and you may not transfer it. Prohibited Uses: Any commercial or personal use of the materials on this CD-Rom is strictly prohibited. You may not sell, assign, sublicense or otherwise transfer these materials, copy them for non-classroom use, publish them for personal gain, or remove any copyright or trademark notice, without the express written permission of WHOI's Media Relations Office. No Warranty: All materials on this CD-Rom are made available to you as-is. WHOI makes no warranty, express or implied, as to these materials, their title, accuracy, non-infringement of third party rights, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose, or the performance or results you may obtain from their use. Limitation of Liability: Under no circumstances shall WHOI be liable for any direct, incidental, special, consequential, indirect, or punitive damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials in this CD-Rom. If you are dissatisfied with any materials in this CD-Rom or these terms and conditions, your sole and exclusive remedy is to discontinue using or visiting this product. Trademarks: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and WHOI are trademarks of WHOI and may not be used for any purpose without the express written permission of the WHOI Media Relations Office. Questions and Requests for Permission to Use: Any questions regarding the terms of this agreement or requests for permission to use materials on this CD-Rom for any commercial or personal purpose should be directed to: The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Media Relations Office, Fenno House, MS #40, Woods Hole, MA 02543, 508-289-3340, media@whoi.edu. Back to main page