West Virginia and Regional History Center
West Virginia University Libraries
PO Box 6069 - 1549 University Ave
Morgantown, WV 26506-6069
1. Permission will be granted for the use of copies of sound recordings and motion pictures from the West Virginia and Regional History Center (WVRHC) for the following three categories of use: 1. Research (personal), 2. Academic and Non-Profit and News Reporting, and 3. Commercial. Use fees are assessed for any use other than Research (personal). A completed Conditions for Use form and full payment is required before copies will be released.
All fees are for one time, non-exclusive use. The WVRHC does not grant open-ended permission for future editions or other uses, and never grants exclusive rights. Any additional use of audio or motion picture material for the same or different category must be applied for as a separate use. Additional use fees may apply at that time.
2. Credit must be given using the following credit line:
West Virginia and Regional History Center
WVU Libraries
3. The WVRHC will be given one complimentary copy of any audiovisual production in which our sound recordings or motion pictures appear. Exceptions may be made for productions of exceptional expense, but must be agreed to and noted on this form.
4. The WVRHC cannot, does not, and will not warrant and represent that it owns all rights to audiovisual material within the WVRHC. Responsibility for determining if additional permissions are needed in regard to matters including but not limited to copyright and invasion of privacy must be assumed by the user.
5. In providing reproductions of sound recordings or motion pictures and authorizing their use, the WVRHC does not surrender its right to either publish them or to grant permission to others to do so.
6. Users may not sell, donate, or otherwise transfer reproductions of sound recordings or motion pictures to other individuals or organizations without written permission from the WVRHC.
7. Users may not sell, donate or otherwise transfer reproductions of visual images to other individuals or organizations without written permission from the WVRHC.
8. The WVRHC reserves the right to limit the number of sound and motion picture recordings copied; to restrict the reproduction or use of rare or valuable material; to make special quotations on material involving unusual difficulty in copying; and to charge higher use fees to commercial users.
1. I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand "Conditions for Use" as it appears on this form, and agree to comply with all the rules listed therein, and that violation of the rules is grounds for revocation of permission to use the WVRHC.
Rates are current as of May 2015, but are subject to change.
1. Reproduction Fees for Sound Recordings:
2. Reproduction Fees for Videocassettes and Motion Pictures: Cost recovery plus $20 per hour service charge.
3. Special Hourly Fee and Rush Fee: We reserve the right to charge $20.00 for labor required to process special requests.
4. Shipping and Handling/Transfer: $5.00 plus special handling fee for fragile items
5. Use Fees: All use fees are for one time, non-exclusive use. The WVRHC does not grant open ended permission for future editions or other uses, and never grants exclusive rights. Please note carefully the requirements stated in the Conditions for Use section of this Form.
Academic and Non-Profit and News Reporting - Audio:
Audiovisual productions or broadcasts | $50.00 1st minute | $25.00 additional minutes |
Exhibitions, displays, websites | $50.00 1st minute | $25.00 additional minutes |
Academic and Non-Profit and News Reporting - Motion Pictures:
Audiovisual productions or broadcasting (one use) - North American Distribution |
$100.00 1st minute | $50.00 additional minutes | --Add home video rights | $50.00 1st minute | $25.00 additional minutes |
Audiovisual productions or broadcasting (one use) - World Wide Distribution |
$150.00 1st minute | $75.00 additional minutes |
--Add home video rights | $75.00 1st minute | $50.00 additional minutes |
Exhibitions, displays, websites | $100.00 1st minute | $50.00 additional minutes |
Commercial Use - Audio:
Audiovisual productions or broadcasts | $200.00 1st minute | $100.00 additional minutes |
Exhibitions, displays, websites | $200.00 1st minute | $100.00 additional minutes |
Commercial Use - Motion Pictures:
Audiovisual productions or broadcasting (one use) - North American Distribution |
$200.00 1st minute | $100.00 additional minutes | --Add home video rights | $100.00 1st minute | $50.00 additional minutes |
Audiovisual productions or broadcasting (one use) - World Wide Distribution |
$300.00 1st minute | $150.00 additional minutes |
--Add home video rights | $100.00 1st minute | $50.00 additional minutes |
Exhibitions, displays, websites | $200.00 1st minute | $100.00 additional minutes |