Guidelines for content use
This website contains considerable creative content about the 2017, 2023, 2024 and other solar eclipses that is not available on any other website. The majority of the maps and graphics throughout this site are under copyright and are the original creation of Michael Zeiler, one of two principals behind Great American Eclipse LLC.
While we retain trademarks and copyright over all materials and text on and in this website, we do allow the following uses:
If you are a private individual who wishes to print content for private use or share content on social media, you do not need to request permission. Please do not modify our graphics and if the content is online, please provide a link to GreatAmericanEclipse.com and an @GreatAmericanEclipse on social media posts.
If you operate a website or blog, you may quote up to a couple of paragraphs and use up to three graphics on your site. All graphics that are used cannot be modified and must be accompanied by a credit to 'Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com'. Email us at admin@greatamericaneclipse.com if you wish to use more content.
If you are a reporter for a newspaper or news website, you may freely use up to three graphics with a story. If you need higher-resolution graphics, email us at media@greatamericaneclipse.com. You may also contact us for an interview or quotes. Please give a credit to 'Michael Zeiler, GreatAmericanEclipse.com'
If you are writing a book or magazine article, please send an email to info@greatamericaneclipse.com. Please state which content you would like to use and how. If you need custom maps or wish us to remove our logo, we generally require a fee. We can provide higher-resolution images for much of our work. We are generally receptive to sharing our content but want to understand how you will use our content.
If you are with a convention and visitors bureau or organizing for your community, we can swap links. We offer wholesale pricing and can customize some of our items with your logo. Write us at admin@greatamericaneclipse.com
If you are a teacher or represent an educational institution, we are very receptive to your sharing our content in the classroom. We strongly support education and the development of scientific thinking in students. If you wish to purchase maps, eclipse glasses, or similar for students, we offer a generous educational discount. If you are serving an underprivileged community, we'll send you a free map for your classroom. Email us at admin@greatamericaneclipse.com
If you represent a TV station, we can share animated maps we've developed in high-definition 1080p mode. We just ask for on-air credit. These animations are much too large to serve on our website so email us at info@greatamericaneclipse.com for details. Maps can also be used with an on-air credit.
If you are a commercial enterprise interested in our content or merchandise, write us at admin@greatamericaneclipse.com. We offer wholesale pricing for most of the items in our store at GreatAmericanEclipse.com/all. We sell bulk quantities of almost all items. We can provide items such as high-resolution maps for a fee. Note that we have a trademark on our logo and the phrase 'Great American Eclipse' but we will consider a licensing fee for their use.
If you are an astrologer, conspiracy theorist, or another type of quack, we would rather that you not use or comment on our content on your website or materials. The theories of Newton, Darwin, and Einstein are correct (although string theory is looking shaky). We reject anti-scientific nonsense and seek to promote a rational understanding of the unspeakable beauty of solar eclipses.
Under no circumstances will we allow the following without prior arrangement:
- The bulk use of our maps and other content on a competing website.
- The modification of our maps and graphics, especially the removal of our logo and URL.
- The use of any imagery credited to people besides ourselves. If needed, we can provide contact information for most external contributors.
- The reproduction of any items that we sell.
- The use of text content beyond what constitutes 'fair use' under U.S. copyright law. We judge this to be about two paragraphs.
- The use of our trademark phrase 'Great American Eclipse' on apparel without a licensing fee agreement.
- The unapproved use of our logo.
Thank you, we appreciate your understanding!
