Rights, Ownership, and Use of Graphics on the Tactile Library

The Tactile Library is a free and open resource dedicated to expanding access to high-quality tactile graphics. To maintain this mission, we have established clear guidelines regarding the rights, ownership, and use of all graphics available on the website.

 

Contributor Rights and Ownership

By uploading a graphic to the Tactile Library, you acknowledge and agree that:

• All contributions become part of the public domain – Once uploaded, your graphic is free for anyone to use, modify, or distribute.
• You waive all ownership claims – You release all rights to your submission, meaning you cannot later request removal, assert copyright, or claim control over how it is used.
• Graphics must be your original work – You may only upload graphics that you have created or have full permission to share in the public domain.

How Graphics Can Be Used

• Freely Available to All – Any user may download and use graphics from the Tactile Library for personal, educational, or accessibility-related purposes.
• Modification and Adaptation Allowed – Users are free to modify and improve graphics for better tactile readability and educational use.
• No Attribution Required – Because all graphics are in the public domain, users are not required to give credit to the original creator.

Prohibited Uses

To protect the integrity of the Tactile Library, certain uses of its graphics are strictly prohibited:

• No Commercial Use – Graphics downloaded from the Tactile Library may not be used to create a commercial product or service without our explicit and legal consent.
• No Creation of Separate Libraries – Users may not compile, redistribute, or rehost graphics as part of their own separate tactile graphics library, whether for profit or nonprofit purposes. If you have collaboration ideas please contact us directly to explore.
• No Copyright Claims – Users may not attempt to copyright, trademark, or otherwise claim exclusive ownership of any graphic from the Tactile Library.

Protecting the Integrity of the Library

The Tactile Library is built on the contributions and trust of its community. These policies ensure that:

• All graphics remain freely accessible to those who need them most.
  The community continues to grow without restrictions on sharing and collaboration.
• Educational and accessibility efforts are supported without interference from commercial interests.

By using the Tactile Library, you agree to abide by these terms and contribute to a resource that benefits educators, students, and creators worldwide.