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Conditions of Use
For teachers, students, and non-commercial environmental organizations that expressly support the preservation and acquisition of designated wilderness or the preservation of native habitat for plants and wildlife, the following guidelines must be observed:
The copyright holder must be notified by email (jlboone@aol.com) of the intent to use posted materials.
The author or photographer is credited by name (Jim Boone unless otherwise noted).
The URL “birdandhike.com” is included with the credit.
On webpages, a link to Birdandhike.com is provided.
Materials posted on Birdandhike.com may not be included in archives. Materials may only be used as part of a current project, such as a website or report.
Under no conditions may the materials posted on Birdandhike.com be used to promote or be associated with land-disturbing or habitat destruction activities.
The copyright holder reserves the right to change this notice at any time and to grant exceptions.
The copyright holder reserves the right to deny use of the materials posted on Birdandhike.com to individuals or entities if the copyright holder deems that such use is not in the best interest of Birdandhike.com.
Use by Other Non-Commercial Organizations
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For commercial use of copyright materials on Birdandhike.com, email the copyright holder (jlboone@aol.com) concerning the intended use of the materials. Commercial uses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and generally will be granted upon the payment of licensing fees (usually $50 per photo). Use of materials by university staff (everyone except students) constitutes commercial use.
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While the author tries to accurately describe places and routes, conditions change over time and sometimes mistakes are made. If something posted on Birdandhike.com seems wrong, assume it is wrong and tell me that it needs to be fixed. Wildlands are inherently dangerous -- always rely on your own good judgment. You are responsible for your own safety.
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Note: All distances, elevations, and other facts are approximate.
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