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In general, copyright is a form of legal protection given to content creators through the assignment of specific rights to works that qualify for protection. |
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One of the basic principles of the Berne Convention is that of “automatic protection”, which means that copyright protection exists automatically from the time a qualifying work is fixed in a tangible medium (such as paper, film or a silicon chip). |
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OnePetro utilizes the Copyright Clearance Center - "Rightslink" for all SPE content permissions. | ||
To request permission: | ||
Go to the specific SPE content page on OnePetro (Log in is not required) | ||
Select the link "View rights & permissions". The user will be redirected to the Copyright Clearance Center - "Rightslink" site. | ||
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1. Verify the information is the correct document. | ||
2. Log in to the Copyright Clearance Center - "Rightslink" site is not required at this step. See step 7. | ||
3. Select how you intend to use the document; this will determine cost. | ||
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4. Answer the questions listed. | ||
5. Select the "Quick Price" button to generate the "Quick Price Estimate". | ||
6. Select the "Continue" button. | ||
7. Create a new account or login to an existing account. | ||
8. Finalize and checkout. | ||
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Where is the link for Copyright Clearance Center - "Rightslink" for non SPE content? | ||
Each OnePetro publishing partner is solely responsible for providing permissions and distribution rights of their materials. |
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Contact the individual publisher for permissions: Participating organizations | ||
What are SPE guidelines for the use of copyrighted materials? | ||
SPE has a detailed list of explanations for the use of its materials. Read more... | ||
How do I submit payment to Copyright Clearance Center? (Credit and Payment) |
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Copyright Clearance Center accepts Invoice payment by check, credit card, and wire transfer. |
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What are the Payment methods on Copyright.com?
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If the permission you need can be granted immediately, then as part of the order checkout process, you can specify if you want to pay with a credit card at that time (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) or if you want to be sent an invoice and will pay later.
If the order you are placing is a Special Order that has to be reviewed by the copyright owner, then if the request is approved, you will have as part of the process of completing the order, the choice of paying by credit card at that time (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) or of requesting an invoice and making payment after the invoice is generated.
Once an invoice is generated, it may be paid by check, credit card or wire transfer.
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What is the Credit and Payment Policy?
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When you enter into a license under any of the pay-per-use services of Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), you are bound by the terms and conditions for that particular service. Use of copyrighted materials under a CCC license constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. |
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Why are the fees high? |
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Please be advised that the cost that appears in your order has been established by the rightsholder. CCC is not able to negotiate the royalty fee that the rightsholder has put in place. |
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Who can I contact at SPE if I have more questions? | ||
Contact permissions@spe.org if you need further assistance. | ||
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