Acceptable Image use

The copying of images, and their subsequent FREE use, is permitted subject to the following conditions:

• use is strictly not-for-profit use
• the source of the image(s) must be clearly indicated
• user is a Registered XTALENT Image Gallery Member
• if used on a web page then a link to the XTALENT Image Gallery must be provided

Many images in the XTALENT Image Gallery are available for non-exclusive commercial use, subject to the following conditions:

• licensee is a Registered XTALENT Image Gallery Member
• that the source of the image(s) is clearly indicated in the commercial publication
• and that a licensing fee per image used MUST be paid to XTAL ENTERPRISES BEFORE publication

License fees vary depending on the nature of the image required and are strictly for non-exclusive use. Should you need work commissioned then this will be on a quotation basis and you will retain copyright of all images obtained. You can even watch LIVE while imaging is done, either in person or via remote access microscopy.

Warning: Severe penalties exist for non-licensed commercial use of XTALENT Image Gallery images.

Please Note that many images in the collection are digitally watermarked using DigiMarc Technology in order to protect copyright. This watermarking may give the appearance of reduced image quality.