# Terms of Use | Ocean Archive URL: https://oceanarchive.net/terms-of-service Terms of Use for Ocean Archive. Information about copyright, content licensing, and how to request permission to use materials. --- ### WELCOME TO OCEAN ARCHIVE Ocean Archive is a growing collection of underwater imagery, historical photographs, video footage, and oceanographic data. We believe that visual documentation of the ocean is essential for research, education, and public understanding. By accessing this website, you agree to the following terms. ### COPYRIGHT AND OWNERSHIP All content on Ocean Archive is protected by copyright. This means that the photographs, videos, datasets, and other materials you see on this website belong to their respective creators — whether that's the Ocean Archive team, our ambassadors, or contributing photographers and researchers. Copyright gives the creator exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, and display their work. Without explicit permission, you may not copy, download, redistribute, or use any content from this website for your own purposes — even if you credit the source. We understand this can feel restrictive, but it's how we protect the work of the talented people who contribute to the archive and ensure the long-term sustainability of this resource. ### REQUESTING PERMISSION TO USE CONTENT If you'd like to use any material from Ocean Archive — whether for a school project, research paper, documentary, exhibition, or publication — please reach out to us. We're happy to help. #### WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: - • Non-commercial use: In most cases, we can provide content for educational, research, and non-commercial purposes at no cost. - • High-quality files: We can often supply higher resolution versions than what's displayed on the website. - • Quick response: We aim to respond to all requests within a few business days. - • Commercial licensing: For commercial use, we'll work with you to find appropriate terms that support both your project and our contributors. To request permission, please contact us with details about what you'd like to use and how you plan to use it. ### ACCEPTABLE USE When using Ocean Archive, please: - • Use the website for lawful purposes only - • Respect the intellectual property rights of all contributors - • Do not attempt to scrape, download, or systematically copy content - • Do not misrepresent the source or context of any materials ### DISCLAIMER Ocean Archive is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all information, dates, locations, or identifications are correct. If you notice an error, please let us know. ### CHANGES TO THESE TERMS We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. ### QUESTIONS? If you have any questions about these terms or how to use content from Ocean Archive, please get in touch. We're here to help.