Contribution Terms of Service

By submitting an artifact and/or oral history to the North Adams History Harvest, the contributor agrees to participate in the North Adams History Harvest project by allowing the digitization of my artifacts and sharing personal/family stories and their meaning. Contributors understand and agree that the information they provide, as well as the digital copies created of my artifact and stories and any derivative products, will become the property of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, may be used in the History Harvest web archive and other formats, and may be made available to researchers, students, and other persons via an electronic platform. Contributors give and assign to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and its partners all such rights including copyright of the images. Contributors understand that they will receive no remuneration or compensation for the information or artifacts they provide. Contributors release the Information Collector, the North Adams History Harvest, and all affiliated people and institutions from any and all claims for damages under libel, slander, invasion of privacy, and any other claims based on the use of the information and materials provided.

Contributors who submit video or audio recordings of themselves  consent to have that interview (including video recording(s), documentation, and derivative products) made available via print, exhibitions, website(s) or other electronic platform(s) subject on an unrestricted basis. Contributors give and assign to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and its partners all such rights including copyright of the video recording and any transcripts which may be made from it.