Terms of Use

Introduction

Nobel Web AB ("Nobel Web") provides this web site (the "Site") primarily in support of the mission of the Nobel Foundation to spread information and knowledge about the Nobel Prize® and the the Nobel Laureates.

Nobel Web encourages you to use the Site as an educational, informational and research tool, subject to the specific terms and conditions of use ("Terms and Conditions of Use") set forth here.

Acceptance of terms and conditions

By accessing this web site, you accept without limitation or qualification these Terms and Conditions of Use. Nobel Web may revise these Terms and Conditions of Use at any time, which revisions shall be binding on you.

If you just want to visit the Site in order to read, educate yourself or playm the interactive games, please go ahead! These Terms and Conditions of Use are primarily applicable to persons with the intention of using the Site in another way than the activities mentioned or described in this document.

If you do not wish to be bound by these Terms and Conditions of Use, please exit the Site now and refrain from further use.

Trademarks

The names, titles, building images, trademarks, service marks and logos that appear on the Site are registered and unregistered marks of the Nobel Foundation, including but not limited to Nobel Prize®, the Nobel Medal® design mark, Nobelprize.org®, Nobel Museum®, Nobelmuseet®, Nobel Media® and Nobel Symposia® (collectively, the "Nobel Foundation trademarks"). The Nobel Foundation is most restrictive in permitting use of these trademarks, and you may not use the Nobel Foundation trademarks without prior written permission from the Nobel Foundation.

The trademarks of third parties may also appear on the Site from time to time; you may not use these trademarks without prior written permission of their respective owners. You acknowledge and agree that nothing on the Site grants, expressly or implicitly, any right or license to use any of the Nobel Foundation trademarks or may be construed to mean that Nobel Web has authority to grant any right or license on behalf of any third party trademark owner. Nobel Web assumes no responsibility for ascertaining whether such rights are valid or for securing such rights on your behalf. Beyond the credit lines that may be listed on the Site, Nobel Web does not provide addresses, phone numbers, or other contact information for third party rights holders.

Copyrights

Everything, including but not limited to the articles, texts, photographs, images, data, files, audio and video clips, illustrations, designs, educational games and documentation in whole or in part (the "Content") which appears on the Site is either proprietary to Nobel Web or used in accordance with applicable law or third party consents.

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, modify, perform, adapt, generate derivative works or otherwise use the Content without prior written permission – if not expressly stated elsewhere in these Terms and Conditions of Use.

The following listed copyright protected material: photos of the Laureates, other photos, the Nobel Diplomas, the Nobel Lectures, speeches and biographies – of which the Nobel Foundation is the proprietor – and the Nobel Posters and the Swedish Nobel Stamps, of which a third party is the holder, are encompassed by special regulations.

Photos or images of the Nobel Medal

Permission to use an image or photo of a Nobel medal is only granted if the image is going to be used as an illustration for an editorial text about Alfred Nobel, the Nobel Prize® or a Laureate.

An image of the Nobel medal may, however, not be used on the cover of books, booklets or other printed matter, on posters, in exhibitions etc, nor for publicity or commercial purposes.

If permission is granted, "®© The Nobel Foundation" must be indicated.

Other photos

For uses of other photos, permission from the Nobel Foundation, and in certain cases from the photographer, is required.

If permission is granted "© The Nobel Foundation" and the photographer must be indicated.

Nobel Diplomas

The artists and calligraphers of the Nobel Diplomas have granted the Nobel Foundation the rights to these materials.

If permission is granted "© The Nobel Foundation" and the specific artist and/or calligrapher must be indicated.

Nobel Lectures, speeches and biographies

To use or translate a Nobel Lecture, a presentation speech, a banquet speech or a biography, permission must be granted by the Nobel Foundation.

If permission is granted is granted, "© The Nobel Foundation" and relevant year must be stated, the text correctly quoted and the author identified as the sole author of the text.

All Nobel Lectures, presentation speeches, banquet speeches and biographies are also published in the book series "Les Prix Nobel" and "Nobel Lectures."

Requesting permission from the Nobel Foundation

To apply for permission to use any of the material listed above, please send an email to: info@nobel.se or write to: The Nobel Foundation, P.O. Box 5232, SE- 102 45 Stockholm, Sweden, fax +46 8 660 38 47.

Nobel posters

The copyrights for the Nobel Posters in Physics and Chemistry belong to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Copyright for the Nobel Posters in Physiology or Medicine belongs to the Nobel Committee for Physiology or Medicine at Karolinska Institutet.

Permission from these bodies is required for use of the Nobel Posters.

The Swedish Nobel stamps

Sweden Post has granted the Nobel Foundation the right to publish the Swedish Nobel Stamps.

Permission from Sweden Post is required for use of the Swedish Nobel Stamps.

Other copyright protected work

You may not reproduce, distribute, display, transmit, modify, perform, adapt, generate derivative works or otherwise use other parts of the Content without the prior, written permission of Nobel Web unless your use qualifies as:

1. Legislative exemption,
2. Special permission for educators, or
3. Press releases

all of which are further described below.

Legal exemptions

Nobel Web does not object to your reproduction, distribution, display, transmission, performance, and use of the Content if done in accordance with the Swedish Copyright Act (Upphovsrättslagen, SFS 1960:729) or other applicable limitations and exemptions laid forth in the Swedish Copyright Act and related laws.

Unless otherwise noted on the Site, Nobel Web requires not express permission for use that falls within a legislative exemption, but two conditions apply:

1. No modifications may be made as to the integrity or attribution of the Content and
2. All copies of the Content must bear accurate identifying information, including proprietary information, credit lines, copyright (©), including relevant year when appropriate, and trademark (® or TM) notices, and a citation of the Site: http://nobelprize.org

Beyond legislative exemption: Special permission for educational use

This provision does not apply to corporations that produce, package, prepare, or sell educational materials for teachers and other educators.

Nobel Web recognizes that not every educational use qualifies for a legislative exemption. In order to further support the work of teachers and other educators, in accordance with Nobel Web's own educational mission, Nobel Web therefore consents to the following additional uses of this Site:

Subject specifically to the rights of third parties (which are entirely the responsibility of the user), Nobel Web consents to the reproduction, distribution, display, transmission, performance, and use of the Content by individual teachers and other educators if done for the limited purpose of classroom or workshop instruction (including online intranet instruction) in a school or other educational organization; provided, however, said organization is a not-for-profit legal entity and provided, further, that the Content and compilation are not sold or otherwise commercially distributed.

Unless otherwise noted on the Site, Nobel Web requires no express permission for a limited educational exemption, but to conditions apply:

1. No modifications may be made as to the integrity or attribution of the Content; and
2. All copies of the Content must bear accurate identifying information, including proprietary collection information, credit lines, copyright (©), including relevant year if appropriate, and trademark notices (® or TM), and a citation of the Site: http://nobelprize.org.

Press releases

Except where noted otherwise, press releases that appear on this Site may be downloaded, reproduced and published (and in the case of text-based materials, translated) by members of the press.

You are not allowed to use the Nobel Foundation trademarks when publishing or using press releases.

Requesting permission from Nobel Web

If your proposed use of the Site Content does not meet the conditions stated above, you must request and obtain express permission in writing from Nobel Web. Please be advised that Nobel Web is selective in granting such permission, and when Nobel Web does grant permission Nobel Web generally imposes a fee. All fees collected by Nobel Web are used to further Nobel Web's educational programs and other non-profit missions.

To apply for permission, please send an email to: copyright@nobelprize.org or write to: Nobelprize.org, Nobel Web AB, Box 5232, SE-102 45 Stockholm, Sweden, fax +46 8 663 17 55.

Commercial use

Commercial Use of the Nobel Foundation trademarks and other Site Content is expressly prohibited. You must therefore request and obtain express permission in writing from the Nobel Foundation or Nobel Web. Please be advised that the Nobel Foundation and Nobel Web are selective in granting such permission.

Reservation of rights

All rights not expressly granted by Nobel Web herein are specifically and completely reserved. Nothing on the Site or in these Terms and Conditions of Use grants, expressly or implicitly, any right or license to use any Content or property of any third party, or may be construed to mean that Nobel Web has authority to grant any right or license on behalf of any third party.

Integrity

Nobel Web has created and compiled the Site with careful regard for accuracy and integrity of scholarship. Nobel Web believes that the context in which Nobel Web presents material is important to understanding it, and Nobel Web will improve, modify, enhance and expand the Site on a continuous basis. Thus, while Nobel Web recognizes that the digital nature of the Site may allow you to use subsets of this material, Nobel Web urges you to consider the complete context for maximum appreciation and accuracy.

Links to this site

Nobel Web appreciates the interest of others in linking to this Site. If you arrive at Nobel Web's Site from a third party link, please note that a link to this Site does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement of, the third party site or its content, purpose, policies or business practices. Nobel Web appreciates being informed of such links.

If you are interested in providing a link from your site to this Site, please note the following rules:

1. You may use the name "Nobelprize.org" to identify the link;
2. You may not use the Nobelprize.org logo or any other Nobel related logo or image without the express written permission of Nobel Web. These are reserved for entities that are professionally associated or affiliated with us;
3. You are not allowed to include Content from Nobelprize.org into other websites using frames or similar techniques, or by using page elements from Nobelprize.org. You are not allowed to link to complete html pages on Nobelprize.org and not directly to images, videos, games, etc. that display the Content out of its context.

Links from this site

In using the Site, you may find that Nobel Web provides links to one or more third party web sites (the "Linked Site[s]"). Nobel Web provides these links as a convenience for you and other users, but is not responsible for the content or links of the linked Site(s). In most instances, such links represent cooperative projects or endeavors established with Nobel Web's business affiliates, allies, sponsors, licensees, artists, organizations and/or other persons who have a significant connection to Nobel Web's mission and programs. Although Nobel Web expects such links to be reputable, relevant and reliable, Nobel Web does not actively monitor or control the content or links of the Linked Sites, which may continuously change.

Nobel Web encourages you to read the terms and conditions and similar policies of the respective Linked Sites, should you choose to visit them. A link from this Site does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement of, the Linked Site(s) or its/their content, purpose, policies, or business practices.

Submissions

Any communication or material you post, transmit, or distribute to the Site by electronic mail or otherwise, including any data or other content, questions, comments, suggestions, or similar, is and will be treated as, non-confidential and non- proprietary. Nobel Web or its affiliates may use anything you transmit or post for any purpose, including but not limited to reproduction, disclosure (to law enforcement entities or others), transmission, publication, broadcast, and posting. Furthermore, Nobel Web is free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how or techniques contained in any communication you send to the Site for any purpose whatsoever including but not limited to developing, manufacturing and marketing products using such information.

Warranty and indemnification

By using this Site in any manner, you represent and warrant that your use will be consistent with the Terms and Conditions. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold Nobel Web harmless from all claims, causes, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees), judgments, liabilities, losses and damages arising from or relating to your use of the Site.

Disclaimer of warranties

Nobel Web provides the Site on an "AS IS" basis. Your use of the Site and its Content is at your own risk. Nobel Web disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, copyright ownership and/or non-infringement of copyrights or other third party proprietary rights. Nobel Web does not warrant that the Site will provide continuous, prompt, secure or error-free service.

Nobel Web makes reasonable, ongoing efforts to revise and update the Site but assumes no liability for any errors or omissions, including inaccuracy of Content, or for any damages or losses that you or any third party may incur as a result of the unavailability of the Site. Nobel Web assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable for, any damages to or viruses that may affect your computer equipment or other property arising from your use of the Site, including but not limited to the reproduction of the Content.

Limitation of liability

Neither Nobel Web, its affiliates, trustees, directors, officers, employees or agents shall have any liability for any damages, including without limitation any direct, indirect, incidental, compensatory, punitive, special or consequential damages (even if Nobel Web has been advised of the possibility of such damages) arising from or related to your use of the Site and/or its Content.

Choice of law

These Terms and Conditions of Use and any counterparts, amendments or revisions thereto shall be governed and construed in accordance with Swedish Law without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. Any case, controversy, suit, action or proceeding arising out of, in connection with or related to this agreement shall be brought in the District Court of Stockholm (Stockholms Tingsrätt), and you hereby waive any objection that you may have to personal jurisdiction in this court.


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