We adhere very strictly to copyright law.
Many items in our collections are several years old and are therefore no longer subject to copyright. However, if copyright does apply to the collection, we never make the material available. Our preservation mandate applies in such cases. Once the copyright has expired, we can make the collection available.
When a special request is submitted for items of our collection still subject to copyright, we make sure to follow up with the copyright holders to obtain their permission before we make the material available.
We are very strict in that regard. We always ensure to respect copyright.