PTJ -- Terms and Conditions for Use

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Unless otherwise noted, the Publisher holds the copyright on all materials published in the Journal, whether in print or electronic form, both as a compilation and as individual articles. All Journal content is subject to "fair use" provisions of U.S. or applicable international copyright laws (see http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html). The following guidelines apply to individual users:

Individuals may view, download, print, or save Journal content for the purposes of research, teaching, and/or private study. Systematic downloading (by robots or other automatic processes) is prohibited without explicit Publisher approval.
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Reprints for Authors

Authors who want reprints should contact June Billman, Cadmus Communications, at 800/487-5625 or billmanj{at}cadmus.com.

Reprint Permissions

Non-academic/Commercial Permission Requests: Permission requests must be submitted in writing to APTA or via the online Reprint Permission Form. Written requests must include title of APTA publication, article title, volume, issue number, year, page numbers, figure/table number (if applicable), title or type of publication in which APTA material will appear, estimated size and demographic of audience or print quantity of publication, scope of permission, and, if material is being adapted, the proposed revised text or graphic. See below for fee information. Note to Physical Therapy authors: If you want to reprint a figure from one of your own articles in a new PTJ article, permission is not required. Written requests may be submitted via mail, fax, or e-mail to: Permissions, APTA Publications Department, 1111 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314; fax: 703/706-3169; or email: permissions@apta.org.

New! Effective January 1, 2008
Reprint Permission Fees: Except for bona fide education institutions using material for in-classroom use, APTA charges a fee for reprint permission. The fees are dependent upon the amount of material being used, with a minimum fee of $25 for members, $45 for nonmembers. Once we have received a written request, we will determine the appropriate fees and will issue a letter/invoice. Permission will not be granted until prepayment has been received. APTA accepts credit cards (American Express, Visa, and MasterCard), checks, and money orders as forms of payment. NOTE: Certain uses of APTA content, such as in, but not limited to, commercial software products, will require a licensing agreement rather than copyright permission. APTA will notify you if we determine that your request requires a licensing agreement.

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