[OSM-legal-talk] Open Maps Data

[SteveC]

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Yours &c.

Steve



On 7 Oct 2009, at 18:50, Brendan Bowen wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I have a question about OSM.
>
> I am currently producing some graphics to be used in a documentary,  
> that will most likely be aired on Australian television, on DVD, and  
> possibly the web in future.
>
> The documentary is for a charity organisation, Smiling for Smiddy,  
> which raises money and awareness for cancer research, specifically  
> melanoma -  a massive problem here in Australia.
>
> It basically follows a 50-cyclist ride through outback Queensland,  
> over a distance of 1800 km. The graphics I am doing up chart this  
> distance and I am looking to use OSM for this purpose.
>
> The problem I have obviously is the Share-Alike part of the  
> copyright - I don't know quite where I stand if I use this for a  
> documentary, in which the charity organisation will own the  
> copyright for the end product.
>
> I wasn't sure of the legalities of using it without first contacting  
> you for permission to use OSM for this.
>
> Be assured, the end product is not a commercial venture, and will be  
> used soley to raise funds for the charity itself.
>
> You can see more information about Smiling for Smiddy at www.smilingforsmiddy.org.au 
> .
>
> Thanks very much for your time.
>
> Brendan Bowen
>
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