Welcome to the TMS Reprints FAQ
General
- How do I request permission to use an article, photo or graphic?
- All requests for permission must be received in writing via our online request form, email or a fax.
- Will TMS Reprints grant permission to use its material and then send me an invoice?
- No, we require payment before granting permission.
- What type of payment does TMS Reprints accept?
- Check, money order or AMEX, Master Card or Visa credit cards.
- What are the categories for which TMS Reprints licenses material?
- We license material for editorial, educational and informational purposes.
- May I use quotes from an article?
- In rare cases we do allow quotes to be used if the use does not alter the original intent of the article. This is done on a case-by-case basis with careful review by our staff.
- What is "personal use"?
- Personal use includes keeping a copy of an article for your personal reference or giving a copy to two friends for the same use. It does not include using it in your professional portfolio, posting it to a website or making multiple copies for distribution.
Photos/Graphics
- Does TMS Reprints release photos that were not published?
- No, we only license photographs and graphic illustrations that appeared in the newspaper or on our website.
- May I alter the photograph or graphic illustration?
- No, photographs and graphics must be used as published.
- Does TMS Reprints license photos for personal use? If so what sizes are available?
- We can usually produce an 8" × 10" color photo.
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