Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy - Bangladesh Nature Foundation

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)
Website: https://bdnature.org/
Head Office: Sayman Road, Cox’s Bazar-4700, Bangladesh

Effective Date: [Insert Date]
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1. Introduction

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF) recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property while promoting responsible access to scientific knowledge, environmental information, biodiversity research, educational resources, community knowledge, and conservation information.

This Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy explains how intellectual property appearing on or associated with the BNF Website is owned, licensed, protected, used, shared, reproduced, attributed, and managed.

The policy applies to content available through https://bdnature.org/ and, where relevant, to BNF publications, reports, research outputs, project materials, educational resources, photographs, videos, graphics, datasets, digital materials, and other intellectual property controlled or administered by BNF.

BNF seeks to balance two important principles:

Protection of intellectual property and the rights of creators, authors, researchers, communities, partners, and other rights holders; and
Responsible dissemination of knowledge for conservation, environmental education, scientific research, community development, and public benefit.

Users are expected to respect applicable copyright, intellectual-property, licensing, attribution, privacy, confidentiality, and related rights when accessing or using BNF materials.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to intellectual property that may appear on or be associated with the BNF Website, including:

Website text;
Articles;
Reports;
Research publications;
Project documents;
Policy documents;
Educational materials;
Technical materials;
Photographs;
Videos;
Audio materials;
Illustrations;
Graphics;
Infographics;
Maps;
Charts;
Diagrams;
Logos;
Trademarks;
Service names;
Website design elements;
Databases;
Datasets;
Digital resources;
Original conservation materials;
Community stories;
Interviews;
Testimonials;
Presentations;
Training materials;
News content;
Press materials;
Downloadable documents; and
Other original materials published or distributed by BNF.

Not every item on the Website is necessarily owned by BNF. Some materials may belong to third parties or be used under license.

3. Ownership of BNF Content

Unless otherwise indicated, original content created by or specifically owned by BNF may be protected by applicable copyright and other intellectual-property rights.

BNF’s intellectual-property interests may include rights in:

Original written materials;
Organizational publications;
Project reports;
Original educational resources;
Original graphics;
Original photographs;
Original videos;
Original databases;
Website content;
Website design elements;
Organizational documents;
Conservation communication materials; and
Other materials created or commissioned by BNF.

Ownership of a particular work may depend on the circumstances under which it was created, including employment, consultancy, commissioning, collaboration, funding, licensing, assignment, or other contractual arrangements.

4. Copyright Notice

Unless a different copyright holder or license is identified, Website content may be subject to copyright protection.

A general copyright notice may be presented as:

The absence of a copyright notice does not necessarily mean that material is in the public domain or free from intellectual-property protection.

5. Third-Party Copyright

Some materials published on the BNF Website may be owned by third parties.

Third-party rights holders may include:

Researchers;
Authors;
Photographers;
Videographers;
Academic institutions;
Universities;
Government agencies;
Donors;
Project partners;
Consultants;
Community organizations;
Indigenous or local communities;
Other NGOs;
Publishers; and
Other contributors.

Where third-party ownership or licensing applies, the relevant rights holder retains their applicable rights.

Users must comply with the applicable license, attribution requirements, and permissions associated with such materials.

6. Content Created by Authors and Researchers

Research papers, articles, technical reports, scientific publications, and other academic materials may involve individual authors or institutional contributors.

Publication on the BNF Website does not necessarily mean that every intellectual-property right in a work belongs exclusively to BNF.

The relevant publication, author agreement, copyright statement, journal license, Creative Commons license, publisher policy, or other applicable documentation should be consulted to determine the rights associated with a specific work.

7. Research Publications and Scientific Materials

BNF may publish or host:

Scientific articles;
Research reports;
Technical reports;
Field studies;
Biodiversity assessments;
Environmental assessments;
Conservation research;
Datasets;
Project evaluations;
Policy briefs;
Conference materials;
Educational resources; and
Other research outputs.

Users may access and use these materials according to the copyright notice, license, publication conditions, or permissions applicable to each work.

Where no specific license is stated, users should not assume that unrestricted reproduction or commercial reuse is permitted.

8. Academic Citation and Attribution

BNF encourages appropriate citation of its research and knowledge resources.

When using BNF materials for academic, educational, scientific, professional, or research purposes, users should provide appropriate attribution, including where available:

Author or creator;
Title;
Organization;
Publication date;
Report or article title;
Journal information;
DOI;
URL;
Page or section information; and
Other relevant bibliographic details.

Users should not present BNF’s work as their own.

9. Plagiarism and Misrepresentation

Users must not:

Copy BNF content and present it as original work;
Remove attribution and claim authorship;
Reproduce research findings without appropriate citation;
Alter material in a misleading manner;
Submit BNF publications as their own academic work;
Copy substantial portions of reports without permission;
Misrepresent BNF research;
Falsify BNF’s findings or conclusions; or
Use BNF materials to support fabricated research.

Academic users should comply with the relevant academic institution’s plagiarism and research-integrity requirements.

10. Limited Non-Commercial Use

Unless otherwise stated, BNF generally permits reasonable personal, educational, academic, research, and non-commercial use of publicly accessible Website materials, subject to applicable copyright and licensing requirements.

Such use may include:

Reading;
Personal study;
Classroom teaching;
Academic discussion;
Research reference;
Non-commercial presentations;
Educational workshops;
Citation in academic work;
Sharing a link to the original Website page; and
Quoting limited portions with appropriate attribution.

This permission does not transfer ownership of the material to the user.

11. Commercial Use

Commercial use of BNF-owned material may require prior written permission.

Commercial use may include:

Selling reproduced BNF materials;
Incorporating substantial BNF content into commercial products;
Republishing BNF reports for commercial distribution;
Using BNF photographs in commercial advertising;
Using BNF graphics in commercial marketing;
Creating paid publications substantially based on BNF content;
Commercial data exploitation; or
Licensing BNF-owned materials to third parties.

Permission requests should clearly describe:

The material requested;
Intended use;
Commercial purpose;
Distribution method;
Geographic scope;
Duration of use;
Proposed modifications; and
Proposed attribution.

12. Reproduction of Website Content

Users may link to BNF Website pages for legitimate purposes.

Limited quotation may generally be made for purposes such as:

Research;
Scholarship;
Criticism;
Review;
News reporting;
Education; or
Public discussion,

subject to applicable law and appropriate attribution.

Users should avoid reproducing substantial portions of BNF content where permission is required.

13. Republishing BNF Content

Full or substantial republication of BNF-owned material on another website, publication, database, social-media account, commercial platform, or other medium may require prior written authorization unless a specific license expressly permits such republication.

Where republication is authorized, the original source should be clearly identified.

A republication should not create the impression that BNF has approved, endorsed, or sponsored the publication unless BNF has expressly done so.

14. Linking Versus Copying

BNF generally encourages users to link to the original BNF webpage rather than copying and republishing the full content.

Linking:

Helps users access the latest version;
Preserves source attribution;
Reduces the risk of outdated information;
Supports research traceability; and
Helps maintain the integrity of BNF’s published materials.

A link to BNF’s Website does not transfer copyright ownership.

15. Photographs

Photographs appearing on the Website may be:

Owned by BNF;
Created by BNF personnel;
Commissioned by BNF;
Supplied by project partners;
Supplied by photographers;
Licensed from third parties; or
Subject to other contractual arrangements.

Users must not assume that Website photographs are free for unrestricted downloading, editing, commercial use, or redistribution.

Permission should be obtained before using photographs for purposes beyond permitted uses.

16. Photography of People and Communities

Photographs involving individuals or communities may involve rights beyond copyright, including:

Privacy;
Consent;
Dignity;
Safeguarding;
Confidentiality;
Publicity or image-related rights where applicable; and
Community or cultural considerations.

Even where a photograph is technically accessible online, users must not use it in a manner that:

Exploits a person;
Misrepresents the person;
Harms a community;
Creates a false endorsement;
Targets vulnerable individuals;
Commercializes an image without authorization; or
Violates applicable rights.

17. Children in Photographs and Videos

Special care should be taken with images or stories involving children.

Users must not download, manipulate, republish, commercialize, or otherwise use images of children appearing on the BNF Website for inappropriate or unauthorized purposes.

Use of such material must respect applicable copyright, privacy, safeguarding, consent, and child-protection requirements.

18. Wildlife and Conservation Images

Images of wildlife, ecosystems, habitats, conservation sites, and natural resources may be protected by copyright or other rights.

Users must not represent BNF conservation photographs as their own work.

Where images are licensed for use, users must follow the stated license conditions.

Users must also avoid using conservation images or sensitive ecological information in ways that facilitate:

Wildlife trafficking;
Illegal collection;
Poaching;
Habitat destruction;
Illegal trade; or
Other harmful activities.

19. Videos and Audio Materials

Videos, interviews, documentaries, webinars, presentations, recordings, audio materials, and other multimedia content may be protected by copyright.

Unless expressly licensed otherwise, users should not:

Re-upload complete BNF videos;
Sell BNF recordings;
Remove BNF attribution;
Edit recordings to create misleading representations;
Use BNF videos for commercial advertising; or
Create derivative commercial products from BNF multimedia materials without permission.

Where sharing functionality is provided by an authorized platform, users may use the platform’s lawful sharing features.

20. Graphics, Infographics, and Illustrations

BNF may create or commission:

Infographics;
Charts;
Diagrams;
Illustrations;
Educational graphics;
Conservation graphics;
Campaign materials; and
Other visual communication materials.

Such materials may be protected by copyright.

Users should not reproduce substantial visual materials without appropriate authorization unless a stated license permits such use.

21. Maps and Spatial Information

Maps and geographic materials may involve multiple intellectual-property and data rights.

A map appearing on the Website may incorporate:

BNF-generated information;
Publicly available information;
Open-source geographic data;
Government data;
Licensed datasets;
Third-party basemaps; or
Other spatial information.

The applicable rights and license terms should be reviewed before reproducing or redistributing maps or spatial datasets.

22. Datasets and Environmental Data

BNF may publish or make available datasets relating to:

Biodiversity;
Ecosystems;
Coastal environments;
Climate;
Livelihoods;
Community development;
Conservation;
Research;
Environmental conditions; or
Project monitoring.

Data may be subject to specific licensing or access conditions.

Users must comply with any stated data-use terms, attribution requirements, privacy restrictions, confidentiality obligations, and ethical requirements.

Where a dataset contains sensitive information, users must not attempt to identify individuals or communities from anonymized or aggregated data.

23. Community Knowledge and Traditional Knowledge

BNF recognizes that knowledge associated with local communities, indigenous peoples, resource users, and other communities may have cultural, social, ethical, or collective dimensions that are not fully captured by conventional copyright law.

Where BNF publishes community knowledge, stories, practices, observations, or other community-associated information, users should:

Respect the source community;
Provide appropriate acknowledgment;
Avoid commercial exploitation without authorization;
Avoid misrepresentation;
Respect cultural sensitivities; and
Follow any stated conditions governing use.

The existence of information on the Website does not automatically mean that it is freely available for commercial exploitation.

24. Traditional Ecological and Local Knowledge

Traditional ecological knowledge and local environmental knowledge may have been developed collectively over generations.

Users must not assume that online publication eliminates ethical obligations toward the communities associated with such knowledge.

Where appropriate, researchers and commercial users should seek relevant permissions, community engagement, ethical clearance, or benefit-sharing arrangements before using such knowledge beyond ordinary public education or reference.

25. BNF Name and Logo

The name Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF) and BNF logos, marks, symbols, visual identities, and organizational branding may be protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.

Users must not use BNF branding in a way that:

Suggests unauthorized endorsement;
Implies an official partnership;
Misrepresents affiliation;
Creates public confusion;
Supports fraudulent fundraising; or
Associates BNF with activities it has not authorized.

Use of the BNF name for accurate factual identification or academic citation should not imply endorsement.

26. Trademarks and Service Names

Names, logos, program names, project identities, slogans, and other marks associated with BNF may be protected by trademark or related rights.

Third-party trademarks appearing on the Website remain the property of their respective owners.

Nothing on the Website grants users an implied license to use any trademark or brand identity.

27. Website Design and Source Materials

The structure, arrangement, visual presentation, graphics, navigation, design elements, and original code or other technical components of the BNF Website may be protected by applicable rights.

Users must not reproduce the Website’s design or substantially replicate its appearance in a manner that creates confusion regarding affiliation with BNF.

28. Open-Access and Creative Commons Materials

Some BNF materials may be distributed under an open-access or Creative Commons license.

Where a specific license is displayed, that license governs the permitted use of the relevant material.

Users should review:

License type;
Attribution requirements;
Commercial-use conditions;
Modification requirements;
Share-alike requirements;
Restrictions; and
Other license terms

before using licensed material.

Where a Creative Commons or other open license applies, users must comply with its complete terms.

29. No Implied License

Accessing or viewing content on the Website does not automatically grant a user:

Ownership;
Copyright;
Trademark rights;
Database rights;
Commercial-use rights;
Publication rights;
Redistribution rights; or
Any other intellectual-property rights.

Any permission not expressly granted remains reserved to the relevant rights holder.

30. Derivative Works and Modifications

Users must not substantially modify BNF-owned content and represent the modified material as an official BNF publication.

This includes:

Altering research findings;
Changing project statistics;
Editing photographs deceptively;
Removing important disclaimers;
Modifying graphics to create misleading messages;
Combining BNF materials with unrelated content in a misleading way; or
Creating derivative materials that imply BNF approval.

Where a license permits modification, users must comply with the applicable license and clearly identify modifications where required.

31. Translations

Translation of BNF materials may constitute a form of adaptation or derivative use depending on the applicable legal framework and license.

Where permission is required, users should obtain authorization before translating and publishing substantial BNF-owned materials.

Authorized translations should:

Identify the original source;
Clearly identify the translation where appropriate;
Preserve important disclaimers;
Avoid changing the substantive meaning; and
Not imply BNF endorsement of an unauthorized translation.

32. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Processing

BNF recognizes that digital content may be accessed or processed using artificial-intelligence systems, automated tools, text-mining systems, search technologies, and other computational methods.

Access to publicly available Website content does not automatically grant unrestricted rights to:

Reproduce substantial copyrighted material;
Create commercial datasets;
Republish BNF content;
Remove attribution;
Train commercial systems where such use is restricted by applicable rights or licenses; or
Use BNF content in ways that violate applicable law or contractual restrictions.

Users and organizations applying automated processing to BNF materials are responsible for determining and complying with applicable copyright, database, licensing, privacy, contractual, and other requirements.

33. Web Scraping and Automated Collection

Reasonable technical access to public Website content does not necessarily authorize unrestricted automated copying.

Users must not use automated systems to:

Overload BNF’s Website;
Circumvent technical restrictions;
Harvest protected content at unreasonable scale;
Collect personal information unlawfully;
Copy substantial protected databases without authorization; or
Interfere with Website operations.

Researchers conducting legitimate automated research should use responsible technical practices and, where appropriate, contact BNF regarding large-scale access.

34. Copyright and Research Integrity

Users reproducing BNF research should not:

Alter results without disclosure;
Remove methodological limitations;
Change statistical findings;
Misrepresent authorship;
Manipulate figures;
Remove references;
Misrepresent conclusions; or
Present secondary interpretations as original BNF findings.

Researchers should distinguish clearly between BNF’s original findings and their own interpretation.

35. Fair Dealing and Other Legal Exceptions

Nothing in this Policy is intended to restrict rights that users may have under applicable law.

Certain uses of copyrighted material may be permitted under applicable legal exceptions, which can vary according to jurisdiction and purpose.

Examples may include certain forms of:

Research;
Private study;
Criticism;
Review;
Education;
Quotation; or
News reporting.

Users are responsible for determining whether a particular use falls within an applicable legal exception.

36. Permission Requests

Requests to reproduce, republish, translate, adapt, commercially use, distribute, or otherwise reuse BNF-owned materials should be submitted through BNF’s official contact channel.

A permission request should ideally include:

Name of the requester;
Organization, if applicable;
Contact information;
Exact material requested;
URL or document reference;
Intended purpose;
Whether the use is commercial or non-commercial;
Proposed audience;
Geographic distribution;
Format of distribution;
Duration of intended use;
Proposed modifications; and
Proposed attribution.

BNF may approve, conditionally approve, request additional information, or decline a request.

37. Attribution Requirements

Where BNF-owned or BNF-licensed material is used with permission, an appropriate attribution should generally identify:

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)

and, where applicable:

Author;
Photographer;
Publication title;
Project;
Date;
Original Website URL;
License; and
Other required rights-holder information.

Specific attribution requirements stated on the relevant material take precedence.

38. Unauthorized Use

BNF may take appropriate action where it identifies unauthorized use of its intellectual property.

Possible actions may include:

Requesting removal;
Requesting correction;
Requesting attribution;
Requesting cessation of commercial use;
Requesting modification;
Contacting hosting platforms;
Contacting publishers;
Seeking voluntary resolution; or
Pursuing other remedies available under applicable law.

BNF generally encourages good-faith resolution of intellectual-property concerns before escalation where appropriate.

39. Copyright Infringement Complaints

If you believe that material appearing on the BNF Website infringes your copyright or other intellectual-property rights, please notify BNF through its official contact channel.

A complaint should provide sufficient information to allow BNF to investigate, including:

Identification of the copyrighted work;
Identification of the allegedly infringing material;
The relevant Website URL;
Evidence or explanation of ownership or authorization;
Contact information;
Description of the alleged infringement; and
The action requested.

BNF may request additional information where necessary.

40. False or Abusive Copyright Claims

Users should not submit knowingly false, fraudulent, or abusive intellectual-property claims.

Where appropriate, BNF may disregard complaints that lack sufficient information or appear to be submitted for purposes unrelated to legitimate rights protection.

41. Third-Party Infringement

If you believe a third-party contributor has submitted material to BNF that infringes your rights, you may notify BNF.

BNF may review the matter and take appropriate action depending on:

The available evidence;
The relevant rights;
The source of the material;
Any applicable license;
Contractual obligations; and
Applicable law.

42. Copyright and External Websites

Content linked from the BNF Website may be protected by copyright belonging to third parties.

Users should not assume that BNF’s linking to an external resource gives permission to reproduce that resource.

Permission should be obtained from the relevant copyright holder where required.

43. Donor and Partner Materials

BNF may use materials supplied by donors, government institutions, universities, research organizations, private-sector partners, community organizations, consultants, and other partners.

The rights associated with such material may be governed by separate agreements.

Users should respect any copyright notices, licenses, attribution requirements, and restrictions associated with partner materials.

44. Funded Research and Intellectual Property

Research or project activities funded by donors, grants, government agencies, universities, or other institutions may be subject to specific intellectual-property arrangements.

The ownership and permitted use of such materials may depend on:

Funding agreements;
Research agreements;
Institutional policies;
Author agreements;
Publication agreements;
Data-management plans;
Donor requirements; or
Applicable law.

This Website Policy does not override a specific contractual arrangement governing a particular work.

45. Jointly Created Materials

Where BNF creates content jointly with another organization, researcher, community, institution, consultant, donor, or partner, ownership and usage rights may be determined by the relevant agreement.

Users should not assume that jointly produced content is exclusively owned by BNF.

Where a joint work has specific attribution or licensing conditions, those conditions should be followed.

46. Confidential or Restricted Materials

Some BNF materials may not be intended for public redistribution even if they are temporarily accessible through a technical Website path.

Examples may include:

Draft reports;
Internal documents;
Confidential research materials;
Personal information;
Sensitive conservation information;
Unpublished research;
Donor-confidential information; or
Restricted project documents.

Users must not intentionally circumvent access restrictions or redistribute confidential or restricted material without authorization.

47. Personal Data and Intellectual Property

Personal information appearing in photographs, documents, research materials, project stories, or other content may be subject to privacy and data-protection considerations in addition to copyright.

Identification of an individual;
Commercial use of their image;
Disclosure of personal information;
Publication of sensitive information; or
Other processing of personal data.

Users must consider all applicable rights and obligations.

48. Removal or Correction of Content

BNF may remove, replace, update, correct, or archive Website content for reasons including:

Copyright concerns;
Licensing changes;
Privacy concerns;
Safeguarding;
Factual correction;
Research correction;
Security;
Contractual requirements;
Conservation sensitivity; or
Organizational reasons.

Removal of material from the Website does not necessarily extinguish underlying intellectual-property rights.

49. Public Domain Materials

Some materials may be in the public domain or otherwise available under terms that permit broader reuse.

Where BNF identifies material as public domain or otherwise freely reusable, users may use it according to the applicable legal and licensing framework.

Users should not assume that every government document, scientific fact, geographic fact, photograph, or publicly accessible document is automatically public domain.

50. Facts Versus Protected Expression

For example, factual information about:

Species;
Ecosystems;
Climate;
Geography;
Conservation;
Research observations; or
Public events

may be treated differently from BNF’s original written expression, graphics, arrangement, photographs, or other creative presentation of those facts.

Users should nevertheless provide appropriate citation and attribution when using BNF research or information.

51. No Endorsement Through Use

Permission to use BNF material does not automatically mean that BNF:

Endorses the user;
Endorses the user’s organization;
Supports the user’s product;
Supports the user’s commercial activity;
Supports the user’s research conclusions;
Supports the user’s political position; or
Approves the user’s interpretation.

Where permission is granted, BNF may require an attribution or disclaimer making this distinction clear.

52. User-Submitted Content

If users submit photographs, articles, research materials, comments, documents, testimonials, or other content to BNF, users should ensure that they have the necessary rights and permissions to submit those materials.

Users should not submit content that:

Infringes another person’s copyright;
Violates confidentiality;
Misuses personal information;
Infringes privacy rights;
Contains unauthorized third-party material; or
Violates applicable law.

Any license or permission granted to BNF for submitted content should be understood according to the relevant submission process or separate agreement.

53. Requests for Permission to Use BNF Materials

Permission requests should be directed to:

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)
Sayman Road
Cox’s Bazar-4700
Bangladesh

Website: https://bdnature.org/

Email: [Insert Official Email Address]

When contacting BNF, please use the subject line:

“Copyright & Intellectual Property Permission Request”

This helps BNF identify and process intellectual-property requests efficiently.

54. Reporting Misuse of BNF Intellectual Property

BNF welcomes good-faith reports concerning:

Unauthorized reproduction;
Plagiarism;
Misuse of BNF branding;
False representation of affiliation;
Unauthorized commercial use;
Copyright infringement;
Misrepresentation of research;
Unauthorized use of photographs;
Fraudulent use of BNF materials; or
Other intellectual-property concerns.

Reports should include sufficient evidence or information to enable investigation.

55. Respect for Scientific and Community Integrity

BNF’s intellectual-property approach is also intended to protect the integrity of:

Scientific research;
Conservation knowledge;
Community knowledge;
Environmental education;
Project documentation;
Biodiversity information; and
Public communication.

Users are encouraged not merely to comply with technical copyright requirements but also to respect the context, contributors, communities, researchers, and conservation objectives associated with BNF materials.

56. Policy Updates

BNF may update this Copyright & Intellectual Property Policy periodically to reflect:

Changes to the Website;
New publications;
New licensing arrangements;
Changes in intellectual-property practices;
New research outputs;
Changes in technology;
Changes in applicable requirements; or
Improvements to transparency.

The Last Updated date will be revised when material changes are made.

Users should review this Policy periodically if they regularly use BNF materials.

57. Relationship With Other BNF Policies

This Policy should be read together with:

BNF Terms of Use;
BNF Website Disclaimer;
BNF Privacy Policy;
BNF Cookie Policy;
BNF Research Ethics Policy;
BNF Research Integrity Policy;
BNF Publication & Authorship Policy;
BNF Data Protection & Management Policy;
BNF Safeguarding Policy; and
Other applicable BNF policies.

Where a specific license or written agreement applies to particular content, that license or agreement may govern the use of that content.

58. Applicable Law

This Policy is intended to operate within the framework of applicable intellectual-property and other laws. Nothing in this Policy is intended to remove, restrict, or waive rights that cannot legally be excluded Users are responsible for complying with the laws applicable to their intended use of BNF materials, including where materials are accessed or reused outside Bangladesh.

59. Contact Information

For copyright, licensing, permissions, intellectual-property, or content-use inquiries, please contact:

Bangladesh Nature Foundation (BNF)

Sayman Road

Cox’s Bazar-4700

Bangladesh

Website: https://bdnature.org/

Email: info@bdnature.org

Bangladesh Nature Foundation believes that knowledge, scientific research, environmental information, and conservation experience should contribute to broader public understanding while respecting the rights and contributions of the people and institutions that create them. BNF therefore encourages:

Responsible knowledge sharing;
Proper academic citation;
Accurate attribution;
Respect for authors and creators;
Ethical use of community knowledge;
Responsible use of research data;
Protection of biodiversity information;
Respect for privacy and safeguarding;
Lawful reproduction;
Appropriate licensing; and
Constructive collaboration.

Public access to the BNF Website does not mean that all Website materials are free of intellectual-property restrictions. Users should always check the copyright notice, license, attribution statement, publication terms, or other applicable conditions before reproducing, modifying, distributing, translating, commercializing, or otherwise reusing BNF materials.

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