Terms and Conditions of Use
By accessing and downloading data presented in the NBI web site you are agreeing
to the following conditions:
- The information, data records or images presented in these databases may not be
reproduced, redistributed, repackaged or publicly displayed in any form without
the express written permission of a curatorial staff member of the National Benthic
Inventory (NBI).
- Downloaded records, information or images from the NBI may be used strictly for
non-profit purposes such as scientific, scholarly or educational activities provided
the NBI is acknowledged using standard citation for electronic materials (hyperlink
to citations) in all copies and the NBI notified.
- Data are provided on an end-user basis. These data should not be redistributed to
third parties without prior approval from the NBI.
- Information in the databases may be published or remain unpublished. It is the users
responsibility to verify if any information has already been published for citation
purposes.
- Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information provided within
these databases, use of the information is entirely at your own risk. All data and
images are provided "AS IS" for the end user's informational purposes only. NBI
and staff are not responsible for any negative consequences resulting from reliance
on or use of information contained in the databases. Risk of injury rests entirely
with the user.
- The information presented is as accurate as the staff can reasonably make it. Data
provided in the databases are compiled from various researchers working though several
different institutions. Misidentifications, re-classification of names or groups
of organisms and other transcription mistakes are inherent in this field. If ever
you believe a data record presented is in error for any reason, let us know what
and why. The updating of information and ensuring its accuracy are continual processes.
Please contact the collections manager
jd.dubick@noaa.gov for any additional information.
Examples for the NBI website depending which is most appropriate:
- National Benthic Inventory (NBI). 2004. NBI website. <http://www.nbi.noaa.gov/>.
Accessed on 2004 Apr 27.
- Information provided with permission of the National Benthic Inventory, Center for
Costal Environmental Health and Biomolecular Research, Charleston, SC, <http://www.nbi.noaa.gov/>.
27 Apr 2004.