Data Usage Policy

Data Usage Overview

The Zebrafish Atlas provides high-quality zebrafish microanatomy and gene expression data to the scientific community. This page outlines the policies and guidelines for using data from the atlas in your research, educational, or commercial applications.

Research Use

Data from the Zebrafish Atlas can be freely used for academic and non-commercial research purposes:

Allowed Research Uses

• Analysis and visualization in research publications
• Incorporation into research databases and tools
• Use in academic presentations and posters
• Training of machine learning and AI models for research purposes
• Comparative analysis with other model organisms

Requirements for Research Use

• Proper attribution (see Attribution section)
• Citation in publications and presentations
• Non-commercial use only (unless specific permission is granted)
• Respect for data creators' intellectual property rights

Educational Use

The Zebrafish Atlas encourages the use of its data for educational purposes:

Allowed Educational Uses

• Inclusion in educational materials and curricula
• Use in classroom teaching and presentations
• Integration into educational websites and applications
• Student projects and assignments
• Educational workshops and training

Requirements for Educational Use

• Proper attribution (see Attribution section)
• Non-commercial use only (unless specific permission is granted)
• Clear indication that the materials are from the Zebrafish Atlas

Commercial Use

Commercial use of Zebrafish Atlas data requires specific permission:

Commercial Use Policy

• Commercial use of the data requires written permission
• Licensing agreements may be required for commercial applications
• Some data may have specific restrictions based on contributor requirements
• Contact us to discuss commercial use opportunities

How to Request Commercial Use Permission

1. Contact the Zebrafish Atlas team with details of your intended use
2. Provide information about your organization and project
3. Specify which datasets you wish to use commercially
4. Our team will review your request and respond accordingly

Attribution Requirements

Proper attribution is required when using Zebrafish Atlas data:

Standard Citation

Author, A., Author, B., & Author, C. (2024). The Zebrafish Atlas: A 3D Microanatomical and Gene Expression Atlas for Disease Modeling. Penn State University.

Image-Specific Attribution

When using specific images or datasets, please include:

1. The Zebrafish Atlas as the source
2. The unique identifier for the image or dataset
3. The original contributors (if specified in the metadata)
4. A link to the Zebrafish Atlas website

Example Attribution

"Figure X shows a 5dpf zebrafish sagittal section. Image obtained from the Zebrafish Atlas (ID: ZFA-5dpf-S001), contributed by [Contributor Name], accessible at [URL]."