TERMS OF USE
- Disclaimer
- Copyright statement
- Take down Policy
The 3canal Collection Disclaimer
Intellectual Property
Copyright and IP in all material on this website, unless otherwise indicated, is owned by 3canal. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use
You must not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, reproduce, publish, licence, sell or create any derivative works from any content or data found on this website. You may cite data from the website for your own personal, non-commercial use. Any other use of the content of this website requires the prior permission of the 3canal Collection or the Copyright Holder[s]. The unauthorised extraction or re-use of the content of any database on or accessible through this website is prohibited.
Links to the 3canal Collection Digital repository on this Website
Links to the 3canal Collection Digital repository on this Website must not be used for commercial or private gain or to imply endorsement of your website, product or service by the 3canal Collection without our written approval. Similarly, you must not bring the 3canal Collection into disrepute by associating us with offensive or illegal products, services or opinions.
Material in Digital Format
Wherever possible, the source of material held in digital format and made available through the 3canal Collection website will be identified, and the copyright status acknowledged. Where copyright is indicated as being held by an organisation or individual other than the 3canal Collection, the following will apply: if there is dissatisfaction expressed by the copyright holder with the use of the material, or if the material is subsequently regarded by the copyright holder as inappropriate, the material will be removed from the website.
Infringement of Copyright
In the event of any infringement of copyright being brought to the attention of the 3canal Collection, the material will be removed from the website, the origin and extent of any infringement will be discussed with the claimant, and material will only be restored to the website following receipt of written permission from the copyright holder.
Liability
The 3canal Collection has endeavoured to maintain this digital repository website to the highest standards. However, to the extent permitted by Law, the 3canal Collection will not accept liability however caused arising from any error or inaccuracy in the material contained in these web pages, nor for any resulting damage, loss, expenses or claim resulting from the use of this website.
Links to External Websites
The 3canal Collection accepts no liability whatsoever for any damage resulting from the use of any link to an external website. Any link to another website does not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the 3canal Collection of the content of that website, nor of any policies or opinions of the organisation(s) or individual(s) involved.
Material from the 3canal Collection Archives
Opinions expressed or terminology used in material held in the archives do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the 3canal Collection. Similarly, you may also come across terminology in the archive catalogues which could now be considered offensive but has been retained from the original records to preserve the content of the source concerned.
HOW TO CITE
Give the corresponding attribution credit to the 3canal Collection [1994 – 2024]. We recommend using the following citation format: The 3canal Collection [1994 – 2024] The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago @ website. 2024 . Title of the resource . Retrieved on [date of access] from [resource URL or web page].
The content of these pages does not constitute legal advice. We reserve the right to change the content of this page as required
Copyright Statement
Acceptable Use
The 3canal Collection makes every effort to ensure that it has the appropriate rights to provide access to content for non-commercial and non-profit research use through our website.
Given the multifaceted nature of our web presence and the digital contents managed and showcased in our web platforms, The 3canal Collection has adopted a multi-level, modular approach to copyright, aimed at striking a productive balance between the protection of intellectual property and the preservation of knowledge for research purposes, within and beyond the scholarly realm.
We encourage you to use materials from our website, provided that you follow our Terms of use and resources provided, and the Specific rights for each of the 7 Catalogues: Discography & Liner Notes, Music scores & Lyrics, Newspaper and magazines, Documents, Awards and Correspondence, Costumes, and Printed photographs.
Fair use
The resources contained in this digital repository are protected by copyright and are available here exclusively for non-commercial use and non-profit research activities.
The Owners and Guest Archivist of the 3canal Collection information in this Digital repository have made concerted efforts to ensure that we have adequate rights to provide access to content for non-commercial use and nonprofit research use through our digital platform
Our goal is to achieve a productive balance between the protection of intellectual property and moral copyright and the preservation and dissemination of knowledge for research purposes.
Fair Dealing
Intellectual Property Office – Ministry of Legal Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago
Selected items in these collections have been digitized and displayed in this Digital Repository for non-commercial use, and non-profit research purposes. Any reuse of these items in excess of fair dealing requires permission from the copyright holder[s].
Attribution and Copyright honours the work of the creator[s]. It supports provenance and ensures the integrity of historical documents and artefacts, as they move through time and are accessed by researchers.
You must always maintain the use of the following in your citation:
The 3canal Collection, Trinidad and Tobago.
Moral Rights
Take down policy - Removal of materials
If you own the rights to materials in our digitized collections that are not attributed, please let us know so that we can both obtain and maintain accurate information about these materials.
If you own the rights to any material in our collections (or are an authorized agent to act on behalf of the owner) for which you are not covered by Fair Use, Fair Dealing, or other copyright exceptions, please contact us to address the matter as soon as possible.
When contacting us, please include the following information:
▪ Your contact information (including mailing address, email address, and phone number).
▪ Exact URL where you found the material.
▪ Basic information to identify the material (title, year, item, catalogue, etc.)
▪ Reason for which you believe that your rights have been violated (accompanied by the documentation evidencing your ownership of rights)
▪ A statement that you have a good faith belief that use of the material in the manner complained of is not authorized by the copyright owner, or its agent.
▪ A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that you are the rights holder or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
Upon receipt of a notice that includes the details listed above, we will acknowledge receipt of your statement immediately by email and promptly evaluate the validity of the request.
Upon request, we may temporarily remove the material from public view while we evaluate the issues identified in your notice.
Once our assessment is complete, we will take appropriate action and communicate it to you.
