Discussion:
can you use clip art to create a book and publish it
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Kendra
2005-08-04 22:00:47 UTC
Permalink
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Paul Ballou
2005-08-04 22:29:17 UTC
Permalink
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA

If you have a valid license to Office, you can use the clips:

Personal items
Business items, under the following restrictions:

1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com

Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
salesgirl
2005-08-05 12:57:57 UTC
Permalink
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below. According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?

"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "



Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Mary Sauer
2005-08-05 13:56:09 UTC
Permalink
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below. According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
salesgirl
2005-08-05 17:30:04 UTC
Permalink
I'm sorry, but what you guys are saying and what I am interpreting from
Microsoft are two different meanings. While I agree with what you and Paul
are saying....don't you find it a little odd that when I posed the exact same
question to Microsoft they indicated that the clip art was for "personal use
only"? Redistribution means if I make a brochure and send it to 100 people,
then it's not personal use anymore..I'm distributing it. It's then
commercial use, no matter if the clip art is not the main selling point.
This is my understanding anyway.
And besides, you don't have to sell the brochure for it to be
redistribution. Making copies and handing them out is redistribution.

I would love it if I am wrong. I want to use the clipart in my marketing
brochures. I'm just not convinced based on the response I got from Microsoft.
Post by Mary Sauer
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below. According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Paul Ballou
2005-08-05 18:00:43 UTC
Permalink
You will find in most cases with clipart no matter who the collection is
from there will be varying interpretations of the license agreement. However
why would a collection contain business and web clipart if it was not
intended to be used in a business setting since one would not be able to use
if the clips were for personal use only. Office programs are primarily used
in a business setting therefore the clips would also be used in a business
setting.

Personal use can be interpreted as you being the only one who can use the
clips so distributing brochures with the clips is a distribution of the
actual clip files.


If you want a clear and concise interpretation consult with a lawyer. Mary
and Myself can only provide info as we interpret the info in our opinion and
can not give legal advice. Ultimately the final decision is yours to
make....
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com

Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by salesgirl
I'm sorry, but what you guys are saying and what I am interpreting from
Microsoft are two different meanings. While I agree with what you and Paul
are saying....don't you find it a little odd that when I posed the exact same
question to Microsoft they indicated that the clip art was for "personal use
only"? Redistribution means if I make a brochure and send it to 100 people,
then it's not personal use anymore..I'm distributing it. It's then
commercial use, no matter if the clip art is not the main selling point.
This is my understanding anyway.
And besides, you don't have to sell the brochure for it to be
redistribution. Making copies and handing them out is redistribution.
I would love it if I am wrong. I want to use the clipart in my marketing
brochures. I'm just not convinced based on the response I got from Microsoft.
Post by Mary Sauer
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below.
According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
salesgirl
2005-08-05 19:16:07 UTC
Permalink
Thanks for the feedback. You're right..there is varying interpretation.
However, I will leave it at this:
All of these answers keep repeating the same thing...why would a collection
contain business and web clip art if it wasn't intended to be in a business
setting?. I had the exact same question, but b/c my company is very strict
regarding legality, I asked Microsoft directly...since their answer is not an
opinion. And there answer was "personal use only". So I can ask why they
would do such a thing all day. In my opinion, Microsoft's answer outweights
everybody elses opinion, no matter how ridiculous Microsoft's answer is.
Ultimately, I'm going to err on the side of caution. Thank you again for the
feedback.
Post by Paul Ballou
You will find in most cases with clipart no matter who the collection is
from there will be varying interpretations of the license agreement. However
why would a collection contain business and web clipart if it was not
intended to be used in a business setting since one would not be able to use
if the clips were for personal use only. Office programs are primarily used
in a business setting therefore the clips would also be used in a business
setting.
Personal use can be interpreted as you being the only one who can use the
clips so distributing brochures with the clips is a distribution of the
actual clip files.
If you want a clear and concise interpretation consult with a lawyer. Mary
and Myself can only provide info as we interpret the info in our opinion and
can not give legal advice. Ultimately the final decision is yours to
make....
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by salesgirl
I'm sorry, but what you guys are saying and what I am interpreting from
Microsoft are two different meanings. While I agree with what you and Paul
are saying....don't you find it a little odd that when I posed the exact same
question to Microsoft they indicated that the clip art was for "personal use
only"? Redistribution means if I make a brochure and send it to 100 people,
then it's not personal use anymore..I'm distributing it. It's then
commercial use, no matter if the clip art is not the main selling point.
This is my understanding anyway.
And besides, you don't have to sell the brochure for it to be
redistribution. Making copies and handing them out is redistribution.
I would love it if I am wrong. I want to use the clipart in my marketing
brochures. I'm just not convinced based on the response I got from Microsoft.
Post by Mary Sauer
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below.
According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Mary Sauer
2005-08-05 21:42:31 UTC
Permalink
Salesgirl,
Go here and look at the hundreds of templates. All of these templates are for the
public's use, there are brochures, flyers, menus, even paper dolls. Almost all have
clipart of one type or other. The templates aren't there just to look through, they
are there to be used.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
Thanks for the feedback. You're right..there is varying interpretation.
All of these answers keep repeating the same thing...why would a collection
contain business and web clip art if it wasn't intended to be in a business
setting?. I had the exact same question, but b/c my company is very strict
regarding legality, I asked Microsoft directly...since their answer is not an
opinion. And there answer was "personal use only". So I can ask why they
would do such a thing all day. In my opinion, Microsoft's answer outweights
everybody elses opinion, no matter how ridiculous Microsoft's answer is.
Ultimately, I'm going to err on the side of caution. Thank you again for the
feedback.
Post by Paul Ballou
You will find in most cases with clipart no matter who the collection is
from there will be varying interpretations of the license agreement. However
why would a collection contain business and web clipart if it was not
intended to be used in a business setting since one would not be able to use
if the clips were for personal use only. Office programs are primarily used
in a business setting therefore the clips would also be used in a business
setting.
Personal use can be interpreted as you being the only one who can use the
clips so distributing brochures with the clips is a distribution of the
actual clip files.
If you want a clear and concise interpretation consult with a lawyer. Mary
and Myself can only provide info as we interpret the info in our opinion and
can not give legal advice. Ultimately the final decision is yours to
make....
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by salesgirl
I'm sorry, but what you guys are saying and what I am interpreting from
Microsoft are two different meanings. While I agree with what you and Paul
are saying....don't you find it a little odd that when I posed the exact same
question to Microsoft they indicated that the clip art was for "personal use
only"? Redistribution means if I make a brochure and send it to 100 people,
then it's not personal use anymore..I'm distributing it. It's then
commercial use, no matter if the clip art is not the main selling point.
This is my understanding anyway.
And besides, you don't have to sell the brochure for it to be
redistribution. Making copies and handing them out is redistribution.
I would love it if I am wrong. I want to use the clipart in my marketing
brochures. I'm just not convinced based on the response I got from Microsoft.
Post by Mary Sauer
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of
brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for
publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below.
According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Jessie
2006-02-26 07:35:33 UTC
Permalink
A MESSAGE SENT TO ME BY MICROSOFT:

I am sorry but not all content from the Clip Art and Media Web page is owned
by Microsoft. Therefore, use of those images is not permissible. Unless
otherwise specified, use of Microsoft Media Elements (photos, clip art, font
images, etc) is for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not modify,
copy, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create
derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products,
or services obtained from the Microsoft Media Elements.


As an alternative, you may want to look at these sites for such use:


1. Getty Images (http://www.gettyimages.com/)
2. Corbis (http://www.corbis.com/)



Please also visit the following sites to get more information on this issue:


1. Microsoft Information on Terms of Use
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.mspx

2. What uses of photos, clip art, and font images are prohibited?

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP030900871033.aspx

3. Use of Microsoft Copyrighted Contents

http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/permission/default.mspx
Post by Mary Sauer
Salesgirl,
Go here and look at the hundreds of templates. All of these templates are for the
public's use, there are brochures, flyers, menus, even paper dolls. Almost all have
clipart of one type or other. The templates aren't there just to look through, they
are there to be used.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
Thanks for the feedback. You're right..there is varying interpretation.
All of these answers keep repeating the same thing...why would a collection
contain business and web clip art if it wasn't intended to be in a business
setting?. I had the exact same question, but b/c my company is very strict
regarding legality, I asked Microsoft directly...since their answer is not an
opinion. And there answer was "personal use only". So I can ask why they
would do such a thing all day. In my opinion, Microsoft's answer outweights
everybody elses opinion, no matter how ridiculous Microsoft's answer is.
Ultimately, I'm going to err on the side of caution. Thank you again for the
feedback.
Post by Paul Ballou
You will find in most cases with clipart no matter who the collection is
from there will be varying interpretations of the license agreement. However
why would a collection contain business and web clipart if it was not
intended to be used in a business setting since one would not be able to use
if the clips were for personal use only. Office programs are primarily used
in a business setting therefore the clips would also be used in a business
setting.
Personal use can be interpreted as you being the only one who can use the
clips so distributing brochures with the clips is a distribution of the
actual clip files.
If you want a clear and concise interpretation consult with a lawyer. Mary
and Myself can only provide info as we interpret the info in our opinion and
can not give legal advice. Ultimately the final decision is yours to
make....
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by salesgirl
I'm sorry, but what you guys are saying and what I am interpreting from
Microsoft are two different meanings. While I agree with what you and Paul
are saying....don't you find it a little odd that when I posed the exact same
question to Microsoft they indicated that the clip art was for "personal use
only"? Redistribution means if I make a brochure and send it to 100 people,
then it's not personal use anymore..I'm distributing it. It's then
commercial use, no matter if the clip art is not the main selling point.
This is my understanding anyway.
And besides, you don't have to sell the brochure for it to be
redistribution. Making copies and handing them out is redistribution.
I would love it if I am wrong. I want to use the clipart in my marketing
brochures. I'm just not convinced based on the response I got from Microsoft.
Post by Mary Sauer
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the
clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of
brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on
them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and
on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for
publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make
sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission
to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below.
According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why
Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant
permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip
cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection
or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Mary Sauer
2006-02-26 09:38:00 UTC
Permalink
Read the EULA, section 1.2... The clipart is there to be used.
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Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by Jessie
I am sorry but not all content from the Clip Art and Media Web page is owned
by Microsoft. Therefore, use of those images is not permissible. Unless
otherwise specified, use of Microsoft Media Elements (photos, clip art, font
images, etc) is for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not modify,
copy, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create
derivative works from, transfer, or sell any information, software, products,
or services obtained from the Microsoft Media Elements.
1. Getty Images (http://www.gettyimages.com/)
2. Corbis (http://www.corbis.com/)
1. Microsoft Information on Terms of Use
http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.mspx
2. What uses of photos, clip art, and font images are prohibited?
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP030900871033.aspx
3. Use of Microsoft Copyrighted Contents
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/permission/default.mspx
Post by Mary Sauer
Salesgirl,
Go here and look at the hundreds of templates. All of these templates are for the
public's use, there are brochures, flyers, menus, even paper dolls. Almost all have
clipart of one type or other. The templates aren't there just to look through, they
are there to be used.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/default.aspx
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
Thanks for the feedback. You're right..there is varying interpretation.
All of these answers keep repeating the same thing...why would a collection
contain business and web clip art if it wasn't intended to be in a business
setting?. I had the exact same question, but b/c my company is very strict
regarding legality, I asked Microsoft directly...since their answer is not an
opinion. And there answer was "personal use only". So I can ask why they
would do such a thing all day. In my opinion, Microsoft's answer outweights
everybody elses opinion, no matter how ridiculous Microsoft's answer is.
Ultimately, I'm going to err on the side of caution. Thank you again for the
feedback.
Post by Paul Ballou
You will find in most cases with clipart no matter who the collection is
from there will be varying interpretations of the license agreement. However
why would a collection contain business and web clipart if it was not
intended to be used in a business setting since one would not be able to use
if the clips were for personal use only. Office programs are primarily used
in a business setting therefore the clips would also be used in a business
setting.
Personal use can be interpreted as you being the only one who can use the
clips so distributing brochures with the clips is a distribution of the
actual clip files.
If you want a clear and concise interpretation consult with a lawyer. Mary
and Myself can only provide info as we interpret the info in our opinion and
can not give legal advice. Ultimately the final decision is yours to
make....
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by salesgirl
I'm sorry, but what you guys are saying and what I am interpreting from
Microsoft are two different meanings. While I agree with what you and Paul
are saying....don't you find it a little odd that when I posed the exact same
question to Microsoft they indicated that the clip art was for "personal use
only"? Redistribution means if I make a brochure and send it to 100 people,
then it's not personal use anymore..I'm distributing it. It's then
commercial use, no matter if the clip art is not the main selling point.
This is my understanding anyway.
And besides, you don't have to sell the brochure for it to be
redistribution. Making copies and handing them out is redistribution.
I would love it if I am wrong. I want to use the clipart in my marketing
brochures. I'm just not convinced based on the response I got from Microsoft.
Post by Mary Sauer
Redistribution in my understanding is the physical transfer of the
clipart, such as
selling it as a part of a collection. Imagine how many millions of
brochures, flyers
and greeting cards have been created with Microsoft Clipart printed on
them. I've
used the clipart on web sites, in soccer programs, church bulletins and
on and on.
Why would the clipart be available if you could only use it for
publications you use
around the house?
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make
sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission
to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below.
According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't
use
the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why
Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft
licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant
permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip
art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from
Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip
cannot be
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection
or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip
art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Paul Ballou
2005-08-05 15:57:59 UTC
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2. If you are selling an item which depicts the clip, the clip cannot be
Post by salesgirl
Post by Paul Ballou
the primary value of the item ( you cannot sell a clipart collection or sell
a book of just clipart, etc)
If you sell a brochure of nothing but clipart this would be the same as
selling a book of just clipart which you can not do.

The info I provide was also from an MS representative
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com

Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by salesgirl
After reading the question here and then your answer, this doesn't make sense
to me. I contacted Microsoft directly, and asked them for permission to use
clipart in a brochure I was working on. (Not as a logo or as the major
selling factor). This is the response I received back, below. According to
this, the clip art is available for personal use only, and not for
redistribution. So anyone creating a brochure, book, etc. couldn't use the
clip art b/c it will be sent to others. I don't understand why Microsoft is
saying something different?
"Thank you for contacting Microsoft. The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery
provides a compilation of artwork for your personal use. Microsoft licenses
some of the artwork from third parties and therefore cannot grant permission
for your redistribution. Please refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art to
better understand the terms of use. If you obtained the artwork from Office
Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx. "
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
Post by Paul Ballou
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/tou.aspx
See the EULA
Personal items
1. The clip should not be used as a part of your logo.
--
Paul Ballou
MVP Office
http://office.microsoft.com/home
http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/
http://www.ballousgiftshop.com
Life would be easier if we could view the source code
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
AMBER
2005-08-10 16:51:03 UTC
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yes
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Yeshua_Seven
2006-04-08 17:34:01 UTC
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After reading this, I think I got my own question answered. I design
Christian apparel and would like to use simple images on my shirts, and it
appears I can use these clip art images as long as it is not the main part of
the shirt, which it is not, for the scriptures and messages on the shirt are
the main part, while the image just adds the finishing touch. Thank you all
for your posts to help me reach this conclusion.
Ginger
2006-04-26 20:45:02 UTC
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I agree with you, however, my understanding is that one must use the
following when making commercial use of clipart: "Copyright © 2004 Microsoft
Corporation." I got this sentence from one of the other links, however, I
base my interpretation on the following:

1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
following:

You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to license
or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law at
the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
Post by Yeshua_Seven
After reading this, I think I got my own question answered. I design
Christian apparel and would like to use simple images on my shirts, and it
appears I can use these clip art images as long as it is not the main part of
the shirt, which it is not, for the scriptures and messages on the shirt are
the main part, while the image just adds the finishing touch. Thank you all
for your posts to help me reach this conclusion.
April
2006-08-23 13:47:02 UTC
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I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
copied from the Microsoft Web site:

Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
The following guidelines apply to the use of clip art:
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.


Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
is as follows:

END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
following:
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.

If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.

Let me know if I am totally off base.

April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Linda
2007-08-29 06:12:01 UTC
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Where did you find the EULA from the Microsoft Online content? I can't find
it. I am trying to determine if I can use an image of an eagle from the
Online Clip art as part of a logo for a public school. We would like to put
this eagle on our sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. and sell as part of our school
spirt wear.
Post by April
I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.
Let me know if I am totally off base.
April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Mary Sauer
2007-08-29 09:16:15 UTC
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http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX100667421033.aspx?pid=CL100569831033
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by Linda
Where did you find the EULA from the Microsoft Online content? I can't find
it. I am trying to determine if I can use an image of an eagle from the
Online Clip art as part of a logo for a public school. We would like to put
this eagle on our sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. and sell as part of our school
spirt wear.
Post by April
I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.
Let me know if I am totally off base.
April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
April
2007-09-07 04:20:00 UTC
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Mary,

The link you gave is the same link that I found a year ago. When you click
the Copyrighted Materials link, then the Clip Art link, it shows the rules.
BUT, it specifically says " If you obtained the artwork from Office Online,
you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX100667421033.aspx. " If you click this
link, it takes you right back to your link! Therefore, ONE CANNOT ACCESS THE
RULES FOR OFFICE ONLINE material. That is why I am so happy I copied this
material before it was lost. Microsoft probably doesn't know that the link
does not take you to the EULA for Office Online. That material can be found
in my post.

April
Post by Mary Sauer
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX100667421033.aspx?pid=CL100569831033
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by Linda
Where did you find the EULA from the Microsoft Online content? I can't find
it. I am trying to determine if I can use an image of an eagle from the
Online Clip art as part of a logo for a public school. We would like to put
this eagle on our sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. and sell as part of our school
spirt wear.
Post by April
I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.
Let me know if I am totally off base.
April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
April
2007-09-07 04:08:01 UTC
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Hi Linda,

At the time I wrote that post, which was a whole year ago, I found the EULA
on the Microsoft Web site. However, several months after that, I tried
finding it again, and could not. I'm elated that I copied and pasted that
information here and for myself, otherwise I would have nothing to go by.
Anyway, from what I understand for myself as an author is that so long as I
have a valid copy of Microsoft Office, and I do, and so long as the online
clip art that I use is only for incidental use, I can use the clip art.

Now for your situation, I am under the impression that the clip art cannot
be used for logos.

I contacted Microsoft 2 times last year and emailed the copyright
department. I wanted to verify that my interpretation was correct. Well, it's
been a year and I have never received a response. Unbelievable.

Good luck,
April
Post by Linda
Where did you find the EULA from the Microsoft Online content? I can't find
it. I am trying to determine if I can use an image of an eagle from the
Online Clip art as part of a logo for a public school. We would like to put
this eagle on our sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. and sell as part of our school
spirt wear.
Post by April
I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.
Let me know if I am totally off base.
April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
Mary Sauer
2007-09-07 08:45:24 UTC
Permalink
All the legalese is here
http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/permissions/default.mspx
The clipart section says

Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For more
information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement (EULA)
that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If you
obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX100667421033.aspx.

Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.

The following guidelines apply to the use of clip art:

1.You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.

2.You may use clip art in your church brochure.

3.You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.

4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.

5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.

6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by April
Hi Linda,
At the time I wrote that post, which was a whole year ago, I found the EULA
on the Microsoft Web site. However, several months after that, I tried
finding it again, and could not. I'm elated that I copied and pasted that
information here and for myself, otherwise I would have nothing to go by.
Anyway, from what I understand for myself as an author is that so long as I
have a valid copy of Microsoft Office, and I do, and so long as the online
clip art that I use is only for incidental use, I can use the clip art.
Now for your situation, I am under the impression that the clip art cannot
be used for logos.
I contacted Microsoft 2 times last year and emailed the copyright
department. I wanted to verify that my interpretation was correct. Well, it's
been a year and I have never received a response. Unbelievable.
Good luck,
April
Post by Linda
Where did you find the EULA from the Microsoft Online content? I can't find
it. I am trying to determine if I can use an image of an eagle from the
Online Clip art as part of a logo for a public school. We would like to put
this eagle on our sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. and sell as part of our school
spirt wear.
Post by April
I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.
Let me know if I am totally off base.
April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
April
2007-09-07 22:20:01 UTC
Permalink
Hi Mary,

Here's the problem: There is the Microsoft Clipart Gallery and the clip art
from Microsoft Online, which comes with later versions of Word. They have
different end user agreements. I use the clipart from Microsoft Online; my
Office 2003 Professional does not even have the old Microsoft Clipart
Gallery, per se. I was told that depending on the software used, one must
follow that particular end user agreement. The end user agreement for artwork
obtained from Office Online says nothing about books. I'm copying it here.
Why doesn't Microsoft jump in and help poor souls like ourselves. We're only
try to do the right thing and are being ignored.

April
Post by Mary Sauer
Post by April
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
All the legalese is here
http://www.microsoft.com/about/legal/permissions/default.mspx
The clipart section says
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For more
information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement (EULA)
that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If you
obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX100667421033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1.You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2.You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3.You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
--
Mary Sauer MSFT MVP
http://office.microsoft.com/
http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com
Post by April
Hi Linda,
At the time I wrote that post, which was a whole year ago, I found the EULA
on the Microsoft Web site. However, several months after that, I tried
finding it again, and could not. I'm elated that I copied and pasted that
information here and for myself, otherwise I would have nothing to go by.
Anyway, from what I understand for myself as an author is that so long as I
have a valid copy of Microsoft Office, and I do, and so long as the online
clip art that I use is only for incidental use, I can use the clip art.
Now for your situation, I am under the impression that the clip art cannot
be used for logos.
I contacted Microsoft 2 times last year and emailed the copyright
department. I wanted to verify that my interpretation was correct. Well, it's
been a year and I have never received a response. Unbelievable.
Good luck,
April
Post by Linda
Where did you find the EULA from the Microsoft Online content? I can't find
it. I am trying to determine if I can use an image of an eagle from the
Online Clip art as part of a logo for a public school. We would like to put
this eagle on our sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. and sell as part of our school
spirt wear.
Post by April
I believe I may have found the reason for the discrepancy that is confusing
all of us. There is the Microsoft Clip Art Gallery, which I have on my old
computer. The Gallery came with Microsoft Office Professional 2000. The
Gallery has nothing to do with the ONLINE clip art, which has a different End
User License Agreement (EULA). The rules for the Gallery are as follows
Clip Art
The Microsoft Clip Art Gallery provides a compilation of artwork for your
personal use. Microsoft licenses some of the artwork from third parties and
therefore cannot grant permission for you to redistribute the artwork. For
more information on the terms of use, refer to the End User License Agreement
(EULA) that accompanied the product from which you obtained the clip art. If
you obtained the artwork from Office Online, you can find the EULA at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/FX010986541033.aspx.
Many other product EULAs are available at
http://www.microsoft.com/legal/useterms/.
1. You may use clip art in your school assignments and projects.
2. You may use clip art in your church brochure.
3. You may use clip art for personal, noncommercial uses.
4. You may not use clip art to advertise your business.
5. You may not use clip art to create a company logo.
6. You may not use clip art to illustrate the chapters of a book.
Then, there is the Microsoft ONLINE content. The End User Agreement (EULA)
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT ONLINE CONTENT
1.2 License Grant for Media Elements. The Software may include certain
photographs, clip art, shapes, animations, sounds, music and video clips that
are identified in the Software for your use (together "Media Elements"). You
may copy and modify the Media Elements, and license, display and distribute
them, along with your modifications as part of your software products and
services, including your web sites, but you are not licensed to do any of the
You may not sell, license or distribute copies of the Media Elements by
themselves or as part of any collection, product or service if the primary
value of the product or service is in the Media Elements.
You may not grant customers of your product or service any rights to
license or distribute the Media Elements.
You may not license or distribute any of the Media Elements that include
representations of identifiable individuals, governments, logos, initials,
emblems, trademarks, or entities for any commercial purposes or to express or
imply any endorsement or association with any product, service, entity, or
activity.
You may not create obscene or scandalous works, as defined by federal law
at the time the work is created, using the Media Elements.
In addition, you must (a) indemnify and defend Microsoft from and against
any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys' fees that arise from or result
from the licensing, use or distribution of Media Elements as modified by you,
and (b) include a valid copyright notice on your products and services that
include the Media Elements.
If I am correct (I'm still waiting for the Microsoft intellectual property
licensing dept. to email me back about this), Microsoft Gallery comes with
older versions of Office and cannot be used in business publications or books
to be published. However, the Microsoft ONLINE art clips can be used, so long
as the art clips are not used where the primary value of the publication in
question is the art clip itself.
Let me know if I am totally off base.
April
Post by Kendra
I am trying to write a children's book and I want to use some clip art
pictures. Is this allowed?
John Inzer
2007-09-07 23:39:21 UTC
Permalink
Post by April
Hi Mary,
Here's the problem: There is the Microsoft Clipart Gallery and the
clip art from Microsoft Online, which comes with later versions of
Word. They have different end user agreements. I use the clipart from
Microsoft Online; my Office 2003 Professional does not even have the
old Microsoft Clipart Gallery, per se. I was told that depending on
the software used, one must follow that particular end user
agreement. The end user agreement for artwork obtained from Office
Online says nothing about books. I'm copying it here. Why doesn't
Microsoft jump in and help poor souls like ourselves. We're only try
to do the right thing and are being ignored.
April
========================================
Seems to me the following document is
self explanatory. Look at the section on
Clipart.

Use of Microsoft Copyrighted Content
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/permission/default.mspx
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP

Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp

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