Most sites have a page where they post any conditions or restrictions regarding site and content use. It may take a little time to locate the section(s) that applies to linking or content use. Look for:
If you don't see one of these or if these pages don't cover site and content use, try searching for the words terms or copyright in a site search box.
Tip: As a last check, conduct a Google Advanced search.
Some websites specifically address linking, while others use standard language that applies to its content in general. Below is a table that breaks out terms and phrases that may be included and how to interpret them.
To identify where the site might discuss linking or content use:
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Allowed for Direct Linking Creative Commons licenses
adapt copy create derivative works from display download edit license modify publicly display publicly perform publish rent reproduce sell transferred use |
Written Permission Required commercial use prohibited distribute non-commercial use only personal use only transmit Creative Commons licenses
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Not Allowed for Linking linking prohibited |
Many TOUs use standard language and can be quite dense and filled with legalese. A search using your browser's Find tool may help.
