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The open dissemination principles
Users shall have free, full and open access to GMES dedicated data and GMES service information under the conditions laid down in Articles 4 to 10, subject to the restrictions laid down in Articles 11 to 16.
Financial conditions
Free access shall be given to GMES dedicated data and GMES service information made available through GMES dissemination platforms under pre-defined technical conditions referred to in Article 5(1).
Conditions regarding characteristics, format and dissemination media
1. For each type of GMES dedicated data and GMES service information, the providers of these data and information shall define at least one set of characteristics, format and dissemination media under the supervision of the Commission and shall communicate that definition on GMES dissemination platforms. 2. GMES dedicated data and GMES service information shall comply with the requirements of Directive 2007/2/EC to the extent that the data and information fall within the scope of those provisions.
Conditions regarding GMES dissemination platforms
GMES dedicated data and GMES service information shall be disseminated to users through GMES dissemination platforms provided by, or under the supervision of, the Commission.
Conditions regarding use
1. Access to GMES dedicated data and GMES service information shall be given for the purpose of the following use in so far as it is lawful: (a) reproduction; (b) distribution; (c) communication to the public; (d) adaptation, modification and combination with other data and information; (e) any combination of points (a) to (d). 2. GMES dedicated data and GMES service information may be used worldwide without limitations in time.
Conditions regarding information to be given by users
1. When distributing or communicating GMES dedicated data and GMES service information to the public, users shall inform the public of the source of that data and information. 2. Users shall make sure not to convey the impression to the public that the user’s activities are officially endorsed by the Union. 3. Where that data or information has been adapted or modified, the user shall clearly state this.
Absence of warranty
GMES dedicated data and GMES service information are provided to users without any express or implied warranty, including as regards quality and suitability for any purpose.
Conditions in the event of restrictions to the open dissemination
Where the Commission restricts access to GMES dedicated data and GMES service information to certain users in accordance with Article 12, those users shall register under a procedure allowing their unequivocal identification before they are allowed access.
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