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Unauthorized Usage of Copyrighted Content on this Site

All of the charts, maps, diagrams, and illustrations on this website were created by KHI, Inc., and are the exclusive property of this company. We have retained the original time-and-date stamped Adobe layered files as proof of ownership, and we (KHI, Inc.) are the sole copyright holder of these images. All of the .jpeg and .gif images on this site have been copyright-encoded. No duplication or use of these works can take place without prior written consent.

By copying and using the information, text and/or images contained on this site, without written permission, for use on any Internet site, intranet site, printed material, or publication, you will have knowingly entered into a contract with Kevin Hulsey Illustration, Inc. and you agree to be billed for the use of any and all of the information, text and/or images contained herein.

Nothing contained on this site should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to use this site or any content displayed on this site, through the use of 'framing' or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Kevin Hulsey Illustration, Inc. or such third party that may own the trademark or copyright of material displayed on this site.

Usage of 'Public Domain' 3rd Party Content

This site may contain photographic images that are in the "public domain." Once an image has been located within the "public domain," a great deal of time is spent cross-checking to making sure that there is no copyright holder ascribed to the image. If a copyright holder is identified, they are contacted via email, and if there is no reply, the image is not used. To our knowledge, no image has been used on this site from a copyrighted source without asking for, and receiving direct permission from the owner, unless that image was created prior to 1923 (public domain), or falls under the 'Fair Use' provision below.

For additional information on 'Public Domain' images, DMCA, the Berne Convention Implementation Act, and Copyright Expiration go to: Wikipedia: Public Domain.

If you feel that one of the 'Public Domain' photographic images on this site belongs to you, please contact us immediately (email below) with proof of ownership, and that image will be: (1) credited to you, or (2) removed within 48 hours.

'Fair Use' of Copyrighted 3rd Party Content

This site may contain copyrighted photographic material of specific merchandise, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available in an effort to advance understanding of the general subject-matter, and/or enhance the exposure of the manufacturer/owner of the copyright. We believe this constitutes a 'fair use' of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. Section 107, the material on this site is distributed for research and educational purposes. Proper ownership and/or credit notification should accompany any such material.

If one of the copyrighted 'Fair Use' photographic images contained on this site belong to you, and you do not want us to continue its use, please contact us immediately (email below), and the image will be removed within 48 hours.

Text Attribution

Reasearch sources such as books, the internet, and first-hand personal contacts were used extensively to assist in writing the text contained within this website. Any duplicative content contained within this site is inadvertant, and a could be a natural, accidental consequence of documenting events and reciting widely-held scientific and historical information. Every effort was made to use research sources in the "public domain" (.gov sites, and .org sites without copyright notice) as principle 'internet' knowledge bases. If a commercial site was used as a source for, or confirmation of a piece of technical information, their link was placed on the same page under the "bibliography and further reference" section. Every effort is made to give credit, where credit is due. It is NOT or intention to plagiarize content.

If you feel that there are text passages contained within this site that have a striking similarity to other copyrighted works, please contact us (email below) with proof of authorship, and the text will be: (1) credited to you, or (2) removed within 48 hours.

Legal Disclaimer and Terms of Use

To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, KHI, Inc. disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and accuracy of this site for a particular purpose. Specifically, but without limitation, KHI, Inc. does not warrant that the information on this site is correct, accurate or reliable.

Under no circumstances shall KHI, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages that result from the use of this site, or the information contained on this site, even if KHI, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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Kevin Hulsey
Kevin Hulsey Illustration, Inc.