Image licensing

1． Public domain images on the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art collection search

Digital images labeled as "Public Domain" or "CC0" on the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art collection search service may be freely downloaded, reproduced, and redistributed without permission from the museum. This includes all uses for profit or not-for-profit, including posting in publications or online, projecting during lectures and the like, broadcasting during television programs, or printing on commercial items. Please note, however, the museum’s following four requests pertaining to the use of images in the public domain.

Requests pertaining to the use of images in the public domain

1. Indicate the owner of the collection
   Please indicate the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art as the owner of the collection. For pieces that are part of the Kimura Teizo Collection, credit “Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (Kimura Teizo Collection)”, and for pieces from the Fujii Tatsukichi Collection, credit “Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art (Fujii Tatsukichi Collection)”.
2. Indicate any cropping or modifications
   If you used a cropped version of the image, indicate that it is partial image. If you make any other modifications, please indicate that as well.
3. Get permission from third-party copyright holders
   Even images that are marked as "Public Domain" or "CC0" may be copyrighted by a third party or subject to other rights. It is your sole responsibility as the user of these images to secure permission from any copyright holders. The museum will bear no responsibility for any violations resulting from image user actions.
4. Use of high-resolution images
   If you would like to use high-resolution images then please contact Image usage representative.

2．Request non–public domain images

Those who wish to use the types of images listed in (1)–(2) below must fill out a Image Usage Request after reviewing the Guidelines on the Use of Images and send it via email to our image usage representative (contact information provided below).

1. Images NOT labeled as "Public Domain" or "CC0" on the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art collection search
2. Images not publicly available via the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art collection search

Once you have filed your request, we will discuss with you the manner in which the image(s) will be sent. This process takes about two weeks. You will then be sent the requested images. There is no usage fee for the images, but please note that depending on the restrictions governing their use, we may not be able to grant your request.

3．Request regarding deliverables

We ask that you provide the museum with a copy of any deliverables (e.g. printed materials) created using images from our collection so that we can keep them for reference. Please send them to our image usage representative (contact information provided below).