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The Henry Ford Image Source
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View images illustrating the impact of the automobile, industrial manufacturing and design, and many other aspects of American culture and everyday life, all from The Henry Ford. Search for a specific subject or just browse.
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Rights: The Henry Ford does not claim exclusive ownership of the rights to all the images in our collection. We are simply granting permission to use images in our collections. This permission is nonexclusive, and nontransferable.
Use: Permission is for one-time use worldwide and in all languages for the life of the work, but only for the purpose stated in this document. The images may be used in the direct promotion of the work, but wider use or use in subsequent editions will require renegotiation. This includes all current and future forms of media.
Use fees: The Henry Ford charges use fees to support the preservation and maintenance of our collections. Use fees must be paid in full when the order is submitted.
Credit Line: The credit line must read "From the Collections of The Henry Ford." For web site use the statement must read "From the Collections of The Henry Ford, Copy and Reuse Restrictions Apply" and must be placed near the image and linked to our web use policy at http://www.TheHenryFord.org/copyright.html. If a negative number and/or photographer name exists for an image, this information must also appear on the credit line, unless a specific waiver is received from the Head of Access Services.
Indemnification: The user agrees to defend, indemnify, save, and hold harmless The Henry Ford, its employees, officers or designates, from any and all costs, expense, damage and liability arising because of any claim whatsoever which may be presented by anyone for loss or damage or other relief occasioned or caused by the release of said negatives, prints, photographs, and audio-visual materials to the undersigned and their use in any manner, including their inspection, publication, reproduction, broadcast, duplication or printing by anyone for any purpose whatsoever.
Image Manipulation: The Henry Ford's primary interest is to protect the integrity of the original. The Henry Ford will not allow the inversion of the original or the removal (except for allowable cropping) or addition of content. We will allow adjustments to contrast and sharpness, and minor adjustments of color. Images may be cropped at the edges or a portion may be selected from within a photograph. An explanatory statement—e.g., “Detail from….”--must be added describing any changes. Any manipulation of the materials beyond that stated in the policy must be approved by the Head of Access Services.
Endorsement: Use of materials from The Henry Ford does not imply that The Henry Ford endorses any product, enterprise, opinions, or confirms the accuracy of any content on the site, in publication, and broadcast.
Web Site Use: Images may be distributed via the World-Wide Web, as part of a single online display, exhibit, site, or online collection. Any additional or different use of the image(s) will require renegotiation. Resolution: The Henry Ford normally will not allow an image higher than 100 dpi to be placed on a web site. Arrangements for higher resolution must be made with the Head of Access Services.
Museum Copy: One copy of the published work, including motion pictures and videotapes, in which the photographic copy appears, will be donated to The Henry Ford for its collections.
Noncompliance: The Henry Ford reserves the right to refuse to grant permission and/or provide photo reproduction and audio-visual services to anyone who has not complied with our policies.
I understand that I am responsible for conforming with the laws of libel, publicity rights, and copyright which may be involved in the use of these materials.
I have read, accept, and agree to abide by the conditions listed above for the one time use and specific purpose(s) stated in this document.