A number of people have recently asked me whether they may use my web-pages (especially the "Art Notes" section) for various art education purposes. The short answer is: "Certainly! No problem." I only ask that you do not abuse this freedom.

After careful examination of this issue (including discussions with a friend who also happens to be a lawyer), I decided that it would be best for all to provide this written document. Besides simplifying the issue, this document should help ensure against any surprises. So, here is my best attempt at pseudo-legal language.

In accordance to the copyright laws of the USA and the "fair use" policy:

• Permission is hereby given to all students and instructors to freely use any written material in these web-pages for non-profit, education-related and academic activities. These activities may include class instruction, presentations or seminars, and homework assignments.
  However, plagarism is NOT allowed for any reason.
• Large-scale, frequent, or for-profit distributions of this material requires prior written permission.
• All permitted usage MUST include my copyright notice, and/or a citation or reference to this author, Gary Strahan, along with the web-address of the page(s) quoted.

  An example copyright notice is:

  All rights reserved © Gary Strahan, 1998-2000 (http://www.Garys-Gallery.com/)
• Reproduction and use of any artwork on these pages is expressly FORBIDDEN. Exceptions to this policy must be requested in writing, and will be issued on a case-by-case basis.
• Permission is NOT granted to use, or otherwise imitate the design and style of these web-pages.

-- Gary Strahan