- The content may only be used for personal, educational or noncommercial purposes;
- Users must cite the author and source of the content as they would material from any printed work;
- The citation must include all copyright information and other information associated with the content and the URL for the DowntownDC BID website;
- None of the content may be altered or modified;
- Users must comply with all other terms or restrictions which may be applicable to the individual file, image or text;
WARRANTY
By downloading, printing, or otherwise using text and image files 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 the the BID or any other person or entity. The BID does not warrant that use of the text, images and content displayed on the website will not infringe the rights of third parties not owned by or affiliated with the BID.
COMMERCIAL USE IS RESTRICTED
Unauthorized commercial publication or exploitation of text, images or content of this website 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 the DC BID. Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the BID’s Director of Communications. A usage fee may be assessed depending on the type and nature of the proposed use.
copyright@downtowndc.org
DowntownDC Business Improvement District
Communications Department
TRADEMARKS
Many of the trademarks, service marks, and logos (collectively, the “Trademarks”) displayed on the website, including the BID logo, are registered and/or unregistered common law trademarks of the Downtown BID. The trademarks of third parties may also be displayed on this website. Nothing contained in this website should be construed as granting, by implication or otherwise, any license or right to use any Trademarks displayed on the website without the express written permission of the BID or any third party that may own the Trademarks displayed on the site. Any unauthorized use of the Trademarks or any other images or content on this website, except as authorized in these Terms and Conditions, is strictly prohibited.
DISCLAIMER
The text, images and content on the website are provided “as is” without a warranty 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. The BID 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.
LINKS TO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
The BID website contains links to third party websites. The linked sites are not under the control of the BID nor is the BID 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 affiliation with, the linked website by the BID.
Use of text, images and other content on this website are subject to the following terms and conditions:
CONTENT IS PROTECTED BY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS
Text and image files, audio and video clips, and other content on this website are the property of the The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and may be protected by copyright and other restrictions as well. Copyrights and other proprietary rights in the content on this website may also be owned by individuals and entities other than, and in addition to, the DowntownDC BID. The BID 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.
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, news reporting, and other content. Unless otherwise noted, users who wish to download or print text and image files from this Web site for such uses may do so without the BID’s express permission, provided that they comply with the following conditions: