IMF Copyright and Usage

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400235801.081

Permission and Allowed Uses

Users may use Content without written permission under these conditions:
- Creating links to IMF websites is freely permitted provided the link is not misleading and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with the IMF.
- Free non-systematic downloading and/or printing of Content for personal, noncommercial usage only is permitted without any right to resell, redistribute, compile, or create derivative works.
- When reusing IMF Content, include a citation giving credit to the source material. One suggested format is:
- Author. Year of publication. Title of the work. City of publication: Publisher. © IMF. URL or DOI/
- Example provided:
- IMF. 2023. World Economic Outlook, October 2023. Washington, DC: International Monetary Fund. ©IMF. https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400235801.081

IMF written permission must be obtained for other uses, including:
- Copying or downloading IMF Content in any systematic way.
- Re-using, publishing, and disseminating a substantial amount beyond “Fair Use,” whether for commercial or noncommercial purposes.
- Requests for permissions may be obtained via the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) at www.marketplace.copyright.com or by emailing copyright@IMF.org.

Fair Use Definition and Limits

Fair use is authorized for noncommercial purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
Fair use limits:
- Up to 1000 words or no more than one-quarter of the content, whichever is less, from any one source.
- A complete citation to clearly identify the source(s) of the excerpted/quoted IMF material should accompany the material.

Special Terms for Statistical Data (“Data”)

For the purposes of these special terms, “Data” refers to published statistical data produced or curated by the IMF, including:
- IMF Statistical Data, including but not limited to, International Financial Statistics (IFS), Balance of Payments (BOP), Direction of Trade (DOT), and Government Finance Statistics (GFS);
- World Economic Outlook database;
- Primary Commodity Prices;
- IMF Financial Data;
- Exchange Rate Data; and
- Most statistical data available on www.IMF.org, www.data.IMF.org, or the iData Portal that explicitly identify the International Monetary Fund as the source.
Users may download, extract, copy, create derivative works, publish, distribute, and use Data obtained from IMF Sites subject to these conditions:
- Distributed or reproduced Data must appear accurately with attribution to the IMF as the source, e.g. “Source: International Monetary Fund, Database Name, <<link to the dataset>>.”
- Users shall not infringe upon the integrity of the Data and shall refrain from any act of alteration of the Data that intentionally affects its nature or accuracy. If material transformation occurs, it must be stated explicitly along with the required source citation.
- Users who make IMF Data available to other Users through any type of distribution or download environment agree to take reasonable efforts to communicate and promote compliance by their users with these terms.
- If IMF Data is sold by Users as a standalone product, sellers must inform purchasers that the Data is available free of charge from the IMF.
- The Data is provided to Users “as is” and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
- The policy of free access and free reuse of IMF Data does not imply a right to obtain confidential or any unpublished data, over which the IMF reserves all rights.
- Except as stated in the Section on Data Usage, all other terms set forth in the general terms and conditions continue to apply to use of IMF Data.
- For any potential commercial reuse of IMF Data, email copyright@imf.org to request permission.

Prohibitions and Restrictions

Users may not use the Sites or Content in a manner that:

1. disrupts, disables, or overburdens the IMF’s administration and management of the Sites; 2. interferes with another User’s ability to access the Sites, as determined by the IMF at its sole discretion; 3. is disparaging, fraudulent, or unlawful; or 4. is misleading or implies endorsement by or affiliation with the IMF.

The IMF prohibits bulk download of information by automated technology without explicit permission and reserves the right to terminate access to its Sites or Content.
The IMF does not permit use of its Content or Sites for the training of large language models (LLMs) without explicit permission.
For material not attributed to the IMF, users should obtain permission directly from the respective third-party copyright holder.

Account, Marks, and Fraud Notices

In order to access certain portions and features, Users may have to create a “username” and register a free account; Users agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information and are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of account credentials.
The IMF Seal (logo), name, initials, and identifying marks are registered trademarks; expressed permission is required for their use. Email copyright@imf.org explaining intended reuse to obtain permission and guidelines.
If Users receive correspondence from an unknown source claiming to be an IMF official requesting money or personal information, follow the IMF guidance under "Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF."

Liability, Warranties, and Legal Provisions

Information on the Sites is provided “as is” and without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and noninfringement.
The IMF shall not be liable for any losses or damages claimed to result from use of the Site, including direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Except where expressly stated, findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in content and information represent the views of the authors and are not necessarily those of the IMF, Management, Executive Board, or member countries.
The IMF does not endorse the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of information provided on IMF Sites by third parties or linked third-party websites; reliance upon such materials is at the User’s own risk.
No Content shall be construed as providing investment, financial, legal, or other professional advice, or as constituting any recommendation by the IMF.
These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter. No waiver or amendment is binding unless in writing and signed by an authorized IMF representative.
These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia (DC), United States of America.
The IMF, its property, and its assets, are immune from every form of judicial process; privileges and immunities are specifically reserved.

Content Control, Translations, and Third-Party Material

The IMF reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or terminate its Sites and to deny any User access to its Sites or any portion thereof without notice.
All postings to forums on the Sites become the sole property of the IMF; the IMF reserves the right to modify or remove them and has no obligation to review or screen postings. Postings are not endorsed by the IMF.
IMF Sites may include translated content; the English version is the controlling version, as American English is the working language of the IMF.
The IMF does not represent or warrant that it owns or controls all rights in all Content and accepts no liability for claims brought against Users by third parties in connection with use of Content on the Sites.
The IMF provides links to third-party websites for convenience; inclusion of links does not imply endorsement, and the IMF is not responsible for linked content.