Clip Art Usage for Web Sites

[Janet]

I design and product cd business cards and websites. In
plain English, can someone explain to me Microsoft's
policy on using their clip art in these media? Thanks.

 

[Thomas A. Rowe]

Yes, you can use them as long as you are not creating a online clipart
gallery, but you need to read the EULA and maybe take with your attorney if
un-sure of your use.

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[JL Amerson]

http://www.microsoft.com/permission/copyrgt/cop-img.htm

Part way down this page MS spells out the usage of clip art. There is a
table that should answer most of your questions. In a nutshell, they say
they cannot grant a blanket permission to use their clip art because it may
be owned by a third party. My understanding is that if you choose, you may
use it for personal use but NOT for commercial usage. I wouldn't use it on
business cards - many people out there have no problem turning this kind of
violation into Microsoft.

Stay on the safe side - develop your own logo and purchase some
copyrght-free artwork.
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