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Authorization Method and Scope:
To facilitate the wide usage of the website’s data by all sectors, all materials and content published on the website of the Department of Civil Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), that are eligible for copyright protection are made available to the public for free and non-exclusive use, including the possibility of sub-licensing. Users may use the materials without any time or geographic restrictions and are permitted to reproduce, modify, edit, publicly transmit, or otherwise utilize the materials to develop various products or services (referred to as "Value-added Derivatives"). This authorization is irrevocable, and users do not need to obtain written or other forms of authorization from the institution. However, proper attribution to the source is required when using the materials.
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Relevant Matters:
This authorization scope is limited to materials that are subject to copyright protection and does not extend to other intellectual property rights, including but not limited to patents, trademarks, or institutional logos.
Whether personal data made public by individuals or by law can be collected, processed, and utilized is subject to compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act, and users are responsible for planning and implementing appropriate measures in accordance with legal requirements.
Some audio-visual materials, images, musical scores, specially written articles, or other works that have been specifically designated by the institution require prior consent for use.
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Important Considerations:
Users must not infringe on third-party moral rights, including the right to attribution and the right to prevent distortion or mutilation of the work.
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Liability for Misuse:
When using materials provided under this authorization, users must not maliciously alter the associated information. If the displayed information differs from the original materials, the user shall bear the civil and criminal legal responsibility.
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Disclaimer:
The authorization granted by this website does not imply that users have the right to represent the institution's endorsement, approval, or support of their value-added derivatives.
