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We welcome links to any page on this site (except Charts and Photo Galleries), provided that our content is not framed with advertising, misrepresented as your own, or displayed in a manner that obscures its origin.

We are happy to consider reasonable requests for the use of our text, and such requests will be reviewed fairly and in good faith. If you would like to request permission or have any questions, please contact us directly.

What to do if you believe your work appears on VMH without permission?

We respect the rights of creators. If you believe your work has appeared on this website without permission, please let us know so we can put things right quickly and fairly.

This website brings together information written and contributed by many people. While we make every effort to ensure that all content is original and properly credited, it’s possible that a contributor may have – quite unintentionally – included material that belongs to you.

Please be assured: it is never our intention to use anyone’s work without permission. We take care to avoid copying from websites, pilot books, cruising guides, or harbour authority publications. If we do quote directly, the words are placed in quotation marks and the source is credited.

If you believe that something on this site (whether text, an image, or other content) infringes your copyright, we kindly ask you to let us know so we can resolve the issue quickly and fairly.

Here’s how you can help us address it:

• Please email us (admin@visitmyharbour.com) with the subject line Copyright Violation.

• Include a copy of, or a link to, the material you believe has been used.

• Let us know where your original work can be found.

We value the work of creators and will take prompt action to investigate and, if necessary, remove or correct the content.

⚓ Thank you for helping us keep this site respectful of everyone’s contributions.

This article was first published on 13 March 2009

This website uses a variety of photos and images. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to use them.

1. Creative Commons Images

   • Many of the photos here are shared under Creative Commons licenses.

   • If an image shows a photographer’s name (or sometimes a website address and date) but no ‘copyright’ notice or © symbol, you can assume it is available under a Creative Commons license.

   • At the very least, you may use these images for non-commercial purposes as long as you:

     • Give proper credit to the photographer (name shown on the photo).

     • Do not alter the image.

   • Some images may allow commercial use or editing, depending on the specific Creative Commons license.

2. Public Domain or Other Licenses

   • Some images may be in the public domain (for example, because copyright has expired) or covered by other licenses that allow commercial use or modifications.

3. Images with Only a Website Address

   • If a photo shows only a website address instead of a photographer’s name, please check that website directly to confirm whether and how the image can be used.

4. Copyright-Protected Images

   • If an image is clearly marked “copyright” or shows the © symbol, it is fully protected.

   • These images may not be copied, linked, published, or reused in any way – they are for personal viewing only.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This policy is provided for general guidance only. It does not replace legal advice. If you are unsure about the use of a particular image, you should consult the photographer, rights holder, or a qualified legal professional.

This article was originally published on 13 March 2009