SEMIP Fair Use Data Policy

Anyone submitting data to SEMIP or using data obtained from the SEMIP data warehouse agrees to the SEMIP Fair Use Data Policy which has provisions for:

• proper accrediation of any data used;
• storage of the data;
• use of the data in analyses;
• display and dissemination of analyses;
• the ability to review and comment on any analyses;
• the opportunity for co-authorship on any publications; and
  
• the option to share the data through the SEMIP data warehouse.
  

SEMIP Fair Use Data Policy

In obtaining data from SEMIP,

I understand that this data is provided without warantees or guarantees as to accuracy and that any use is at my own risk.  Additionally I agree to give proper accreditation in any use of the data, including properly referencing the source of the data.  This includes offering the creators of the data used an opportunity to review for errors and comment upon any analyses done, while the potential for to participate as a co-author on any peer-reviewed publications produced using the data. I further agree to abide by the SEMIP Fair Use Data Policy when utilizing the data, and not to share the raw data with others outside my project. 

In submitting data to SEMIP,

I assert that I have the legal right to share this data with SEMIP.  I further agree to the storage of this data on servers and in the SEMIP data warehouse with no guarantee of security.  I understand that my data may be stored on government computers that may be subject to supeonas under the Freedom of Information Act.  I agree to the use of this data in SEMIP analyses, including statistical analyses and comparisons, provided that I be given an opportunity to comment on said analyses and comparisons and review them for errors.  I also assent to the display of these analyses, including selected graphics and tables based on raw data, on the SEMIP website and the dissemination of analysis results in various forms including as peer-reviewed literature and through electronic media.  I understand that I will be given the opportunity to review for errors and comment upon any analyses done, and the potential to participate as a co-author on any peer-reviewed publications produced using my data.

I understand that I may choose to allow for the dissemination of my data through the SEMIP data warehouse to other researchers and users who have agreed to the SEMIP Fair Use Data Policy.  I understand that my raw data will not be knowingly shared without my permission.