Answer to Question 9:
Can I use Microsoft Clip Art preloaded on software purchased for use on home computers in advertising material?
That is a very good question, but I don't know the answer. Assuming that you bought a software package for your computer, there should be terms of usage on that package or box somewhere. Without knowing exactly what you purchased or checking carefully the box or instructions I would not be able to determine the terms of usage for the product.
If you purchased a computer that has Microsoft clip art already loaded on the computer, again, I could not answer your question. I did browse the Microsoft Site online for information. I went to Microsoft Office Online and clicked on Clip Art at the top of the page which pulled up a clip art index list near the bottom of the page.
On the left hand side of this page you will find a list of Providers listed. It seems that several different places (companies) provides images for this clip art. At the bottom of this page click on the word Legal, then click on the words: Copyrighted Materials Permission and read everything that would apply to clip art. Microsoft clip art usage seems to be for personal use only and prohibits the use of Microsoft images for business logos, etc. On the Contact Page, you will find an address, telephone number and fax number where you can send questions to Microsoft. I would certainly verify the usage of the Microsoft clip art that you have before I used it commercially or in advertising materials.
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