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The use of Copernicus Sentinel Data is regulated under EU law (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1159/2013 and Regulation (EU) No 377/2014). Relevant excerpts:
- Financial conditions
Free access shall be given to GMES dedicated data [...] made available through GMES dissemination platforms [...].
- Conditions regarding use
Access to GMES dedicated data [...] shall be given for the purpose of the following use in so far as it is lawful:
- reproduction;
- distribution;
- communication to the public;
- adaptation, modification and combination with other data and information;
- any combination of points (a) to (d).
GMES dedicated data [...] may be used worldwide without limitations in time.
- Conditions regarding information to be given by users
- When distributing or communicating GMES dedicated data [...] to the public, users shall inform the public of the source of that data and information.
- Users shall make sure not to convey the impression to the public that the user’s activities are officially endorsed by the Union.
- Where that data or information has been adapted or modified, the user shall clearly state this.
- Absence of warranty
GMES dedicated data and GMES service information are provided to users without any express or implied warranty, including as regards quality and suitability for any purpose.
