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Copyright & Intellectual Property
Ownership
All photographs and associated metadata on the AlaskaPhoto Archive are protected by copyright. Images are owned by AlaskaPhoto or the credited photographers. All rights are reserved unless explicitly licensed.
Attribution
Attribution is required for all uses. Format: 'Photo: [Photographer Name] / AlaskaPhoto Archive' or '[Title] © [Photographer], AlaskaPhoto Archive.' Each image page includes citation formats (APA, MLA, Chicago, BibTeX) for academic use.
Reproduction Restrictions
You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from archive images without permission. Web-resolution images with attribution may be used for non-commercial purposes as described on our Licensing page. Print, commercial, editorial, and institutional use requires a license.
Metadata and Watermarks
Do not remove, alter, or obscure metadata (EXIF, captions, credits) or any embedded watermarks. Images may include C2PA provenance assertions; tampering violates our terms and may violate applicable law.
DMCA and Takedown
If you believe content on this site infringes your copyright, please follow our DMCA Takedown Procedure. We respond to valid notices and maintain a designated agent for infringement claims.
AI and Data Mining
Use of archive content for machine-learning, AI training, or automated data mining is prohibited without explicit written consent. See our AI & Data Mining Policy for full details.
Licensing
For licensing inquiries — editorial, educational, institutional, or commercial — contact [email protected]. Formal terms are in our Licensing Agreement.
Contact
Copyright questions: [email protected].