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Copyright and Use of this Website Material
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I am 'very liberal' on granting permission on usage and application of this website.*
So don't be shy, contact me at thomas_legion@yahoo.com. In email subject header, write: "I desire permission
to apply website material." Then, in the email, specify
the page or material that you desire to apply, e.g., www.thomaslegion.net/generaljohnbellhood.html, and purpose of usage.
www.thomaslegion.net is a non-profit website and designed with students in
mind, so enjoy the website! Linking to this website is also encouraged. www.thomaslegion.net welcomes and encourages link exchange; contact me with your website title
and link! After reading this page, if you have any questions regarding this website, please email Matthew D. Parker at
thomas_legion@yahoo.com
* This is
Not a Public Domain Website
No portion of this website, www.thomaslegion.net, may be copied, retransmitted, reposted, duplicated or otherwise used without
the express written approval of the author (website also includes its subdomains and webpages.)
This website is a blending of various elements: photographs submitted by visitors with
express permission, some public domain materials, and mainly original material authored or created by the webmaster. All original
code, photographs, and written materials on www.thomaslegion.net (Title is Thomas’ Legion: The 69th North Carolina Regiment) are
protected by United States and international copyright laws. Because www.thomaslegion.net is a blend of various materials, copyrights may be held by me, another person, or the material may even be public domain.
Contact me regarding the application of www.thomaslegion.net and its materials and content. The Copyright only applies to my work.
Use in a Report, Paper, or School Project
Proper citation will depend upon what your teacher requires.
Citation will likely be applied in a footnote or bibliography. There are many types of citation format such
as University
of Chicago style or MLA style. You should be able to write a citation from the
following information: The website title is Thomas’ Legion: The 69th North Carolina Regiment, located
at www.thomaslegion.net, written by Matthew D. Parker, was first published to the internet on August 27, 2005, and accessed on (insert
the date that you accessed the website here).
Links and Hyperlinks to Other Websites
www.thomaslegion.net provides links to external websites because they provide information
that may interest www.thomaslegion.net guests; links are provided as a convenience only. External links and hyperlinks
with other internet sites (websites) are maintained by third parties. Neither www.thomaslegion.net, nor its subdomains, webpages, entities or affiliates in any way control
the third party material or the services/products offered through such third party websites. These terms and conditions
apply solely to www.thomaslegion.net, and you should always review the terms and conditions of any website that
you access through a link from this website.
Copyright in General
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by
law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished
works.
When is My Work Protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible
form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device.
Who Can Claim Copyright?
Copyright protection subsists from the time the work is created in fixed form. The
copyright in the work of authorship immediately becomes the property of the author who created the work. Only the author or
those deriving their rights through the author can rightfully claim copyright.
Can I Copyright My Website?
Yes, the original authorship appearing on a website may be protected by copyright. This includes writings,
artwork, photographs, and other forms of authorship protected by copyright.
What Can I Do if Someone Violates My Copyright?
A party may seek to protect his/her copyright(s) against unauthorized use by filing a civil lawsuit in U.S.
District Court. If you believe your copyright has been infringed, consult an attorney. In cases of "willful infringement for
profit," the U.S. Attorney may initiate a criminal investigation.
For Copyright Laws:
United States Copyright Office
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