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"Keeping the Story Real"
Copyright © 1998 - 2008
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Why this page?
From day one, I've encountered instances of people taking my work (site content, pictures, other html coding) and using it without permission and/or giving proper credit. A day doesn't go by when I don't receive at least two "Google alerts" about brand new web sites, blogs, etc. that contain my original work.
I feel that authors and researchers work VERY HARD at what they do and should not have their works illegally taken. Not only is this a matter of ethics, it is also a matter of law. If you want to use material from The Bell Witch Web Site, there is a good chance you will receive permission--if you ask! If you're thinking of stealing content, please humble yourself (and save yourself a lot of money and embarrassment) by obtaining permission. Please read the notices and procedures below.
General Notice / Warning
Duplication of the Bell Witch Web Site, in whole or in part (including META TAGS), in any manner, including but not limited to electronic storage and retrieval systems, is a violation of United States and international copyright law. The owner of the Bell Witch Web Site reserves the right to investigate and prosecute, if necessary, any individual or business entity believed to be in violation at any time and without further notice. "Fair notice" has now been given.
Commercial and Public Uses
If you plan to use any material from the Bell Witch Web Site in a commercial OR public fashion; i.e., a book, newspaper article, magazine article, documentary, Web site, Web article, theatrical production, motion picture, mini-film, song, photo album, or anything of a similar nature, you must leave a comment expressing a) which material you want to use, b) the manner in which you wish to use said material, c) when your work will be completed, and d) where your work will appear.
Permission is not considered "granted" until you receive a return letter to that effect from Pat Fitzhugh. Pat Fitzhugh reserves the right to deny usage permission in whole or in part, to any individual or business entity, with or without cause. All requests for permission will be carefully reviewed and answered promptly.
School Work
If you are performing scholarly non-commercial research for a school project, you may use the material on the Bell Witch Web Site for the limited purpose of same, provided that a) you receive no direct or indirect monetary compensation, b) you do not intentionally share the information obtained from the Bell Witch Web Site with parties engaged in the writing, production, or manufacture of books, movies, songs and/or other published material; and c) you credit Pat Fitzhugh and The Bell Witch Web Site as a source of your information.
The citation should include "Pat Fitzhugh" AND "The Bell Witch Web Site - www.bellwitch.org." It would be nice to notify Mr. Fitzhugh that you plan to use his material in your scholarly research so he can wish you good luck.
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