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Summary

Non-free media information and use rationale true for Texas Tech University traditions
Description	Class ring of Texas Tech University. Texas Tech holds a trademark of the ring design.
Source	Image created by Elred on April 25, 2007
Article	Texas Tech University traditions
Portion used	Entire image
Low resolution?	Yes
Purpose of use	Fair use is asserted in and as follows: The image is a low resolution picture. Further, the copyright is over the design of the three-dimensional ring; only the two-dimensional picture is produced in Wikipedia or derivatives. Because the three-dimensional ring is the object of import, the use of the picture does not inhibit the copyright holders of their rights to use and earn revenue from the design of the ring. In Texas Tech University traditions, the ring is discussed, including the fact that only one design is offered to students, making it a de facto symbol of the school. Presenting an image of the ring enhances the critical discussion.
Replaceable?	No free alternate available as none can be created.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Texas Tech University traditions//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Techring.pngtrue

Licensing

This is a two-dimensional representation of a copyrighted sculpture, statue or any other three-dimensional work of art. As such it is a derivative work of art, and per US Copyright Act of 1976, § 106(2) whoever holds copyright of the original has the exclusive right to authorize derivative works.

Per § 107 it is believed that reproduction for criticism, comment, teaching and scholarship constitutes fair use and does not infringe copyright.

It is believed that the use of a picture

to illustrate the three-dimensional work of art in question,
to discuss the artistic genre or technique of the work of art
or to discuss the artist or the school to which the artist belongs

on the English-language Wikipedia, hosted on servers in the United States by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation,

qualifies as fair use under the Copyright law of the United States. Any other uses of this image, on Wikipedia or elsewhere, might be copyright infringement.
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