Terms & Conditions of Use

The Image Enriched Learning in Tourism and the Higher Education Academy Image Database is a collection of images run by the partners in IELIT Project.
Images are provided for use in learning and teaching in educational institutions subject to agreement with the terms and conditions below. Contributors include academics, industry, Learning Societies, individuals and research institutions.

You as a "user" [by signifying your consent below], [or using any image] agree to the following terms with the IELIT Project.
Access to and use of the materials ("Images") are contingent upon your agreement to the following terms:

Images may only be freely downloaded and used for learning and teaching purposes within educational establishments (HE, FE and schools) for non-profit purposes only.
Acceptable uses include: academic web pages, lectures, PowerPoint presentations, within computer-aided learning materials, online tutorials, tests, coursework, student presentations/projects, school reports.

Users may not use Images for commercial or for-profit purposes.
Commercial for-profit use includes, textbooks, magazines, journals, other printed media that is sold for profit, web pages for commercial purposes, paid consulting work on behalf of non-profit or profit agencies.

Copyright in the Images within IELIT Project resides with the original copyright holder (e.g. the author or contributing institution). The Image author (usually the contributor) and the copyright holder must be acknowledged in any use of the Image. The IELIT Project must also be acknowledged. Such acknowledgement must be distinct and visible wherever the Image is used e.g. 'A photograph of an Asian temple: Author/contributor: Professor John Tribe, © University of Surrey, licensed for use through the IELIT Project of the HEA.

Images must not be modified beyond resizing, reducing resolution, image file format conversion, adding appropriate labels.

The user must return an Image (including any electronic copies) should the IELIT Project request it.
If you have any queries or doubts about the terms and conditions of use, please contact the IELIT Project members.

Disclaimer and Indemnity

Although every effort has been made to ensure the rights in all Images within Image Database have been cleared for educational purposes, Images are taken and used entirely at the users own risk.

The Images and associated descriptions have been derived from tourism academics, Learning Societies, industry, individuals or subject specialists. Although efforts have been made to ensure the quality of the resource, the IELIT Project Image Database cannot be held responsible for any defect, omission, error or inaccuracy, in the Images and associated descriptions provided. All implied warranties excluded.

If a user is in breach of the above terms or incurs any liability for The University of Surrey through its use of any Image the user shall indemnify the University against all of its costs and expenses arising.