Copyright, Media, and Trademark Policy

EAA recognizes that the taking and making of Recordings (defined as the capturing of data of any nature, including for example moving and still images, sound and the like regardless of the means of capture or storage used, e.g. film, digital, video, or other format /media) for personal enjoyment allows attendees to capture the excitement and color of the AirVenture® event, and provide them with a personal record of their experience at the event. To that end, EAA permits those individuals attending the AirVenture® event to make such Recordings for their personal enjoyment only.

As the creator and producer of the AirVenture® event, EAA has a great investment in the intellectual property rights to the event. EAA takes this investment seriously, and has an obligation to protect it on behalf of its membership - not only during the event but on a continuing, perpetual basis. EAA retains all worldwide rights to the AirVenture® event and to any Recordings taken at or of the AirVenture® event, either on or off EAA grounds that are not of a personal enjoyment nature.

EAA is the owner of trademarks, copyrights and other proprietary rights connected to the Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc., organization and the AirVenture® event. The event and organization names may be used for news purposes and consistent with the First Amendment and fair use. Nothing in these terms and conditions authorizes or allows violation of any EAA trademarks, copyright or other proprietary rights.

The distribution, sale or use of any Recordings of any aspect or activity connected with the AirVenture® event (including but not limited to aircraft, crowds, air shows, forums, exhibits, etc.) for commercial purposes without EAA’s written permission is strictly prohibited, not only during the event but on a continuing, perpetual basis, except as may be expressly permitted by a written agreement with EAA. This includes, but is not limited to, “Non-linear” use such as archived television content on the Internet, television content available on a video - on-demand basis, and television content made available via PVR downloads is prohibited without expressed prior written permission by EAA. This also includes images distributed through formats that include but are not limited to cellular, personal communications services and other methods of providing content to handheld digital devices pages, specialized mobile radio and wireless internet (including WIFI).

Legitimate media representatives seeking to cover any EAA events must first seek accreditation from EAA. EAA grants accreditation at its discretion, and requires that any Recordings made are used ONLY by the publication(s) he or she is officially representing, and only for the purposes stated in the accreditation request. Any accreditation or permission which may be granted is not assignable or transferable, and use of said Recordings or accounts by any other publication(s) or for other purposes is strictly prohibited, unless additional written permission is obtained by said publication(s) from EAA. The taking of Recordings for such uses as photo or video stock houses is also prohibited, unless written permission from EAA has first been obtained.

This Policy prohibits use of Recordings, and EAA trademarks and trade names in secondary promotional usages, such as promotional portfolios, web sites and other settings that endorse a specific photographer or company. Written permission from EAA must be obtained before such uses are allowed.

The use of any EAA trademarks or trade names or those of its divisions or affiliates (see Appendix A) without express written permission is strictly prohibited in any manner, shape or form, commercial or private. This applies regardless of whether the use is sold, worn by employees, or given away / distributed at no cost to the recipient.

EAA has the right to enforce its trademark rights against any person(s) violating this Policy, especially those who attempt to sell or distributer Recordings or use EAA trademarks or trade names for commercial purposes without express written permission from EAA. Violators shall be subject to all available remedies of U.S. and International law, up to and including injunctive relief.

Use of the AirVenture® event logos, words, graphics, designs, photographs (film or digital) and/ or any other images that depict or reference the AirVenture® event including for example any use that commemorates, denotes, references or otherwise makes some association with the AirVenture® event without the prior written consent of EAA is strictly prohibited. This includes, without limitation, commercial uses, giveaways, advertising, promotions, endorsements, sales, rentals, displays, or products or services.

Any use, attempted use, or registration of any trademark or trade name that is similar or confusingly similar to the marks listed in Appendix A is strictly prohibited. EAA reserves the right to amend and update this policy and Appendix A at any time.

APPENDIX A
EAA / EAA affiliate Trademarks and Trade Names
Use of corresponding logos and designs also prohibited
(Combinations also prohibited)