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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 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. Content that is not owned by the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is specifically identified in credit lines.

The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate 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

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. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate cannot give permission to reproduce material owned and copyrighted by other entities, which is specifically identified in credit lines. Unless otherwise noted, users who wish to download or print text and image files from this website may do so without the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate’s express permission, provided that they comply with the following conditions:

  • 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 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate 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.

COMMERCIAL USE

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 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. Permission for such use is granted on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. A usage fee may be assessed depending on the type and nature of the proposed use.

TRADEMARKS

Many of the trademarks, service marks and logos (collectively, the “Trademarks”) displayed on the website are registered and/or unregistered common law trademarks of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. 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 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate 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, graphics, video and other content on the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate 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 Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate 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 website may contain links to third party websites. The linked sites are not under the control of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is not responsible for the contents of any linked website. The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate provides these links as a convenience only, and a link shall not be construed as an endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with the linked website.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For permission to reproduce or use the materials on this website for purposes other than educational, nonprofit and fair use, or if you have complaints or objections to content posted on this website, please contact us at info@emkinstitute.org

March 25, 2015