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General Terms and Conditions of Usage

The Terms and Conditions outlined here include policies concerning the use of IMF Sites; how to obtain permission for copying, reusing, or disseminating Content; and the “fair use” of Content, for example, by journalists for news reporting purposes.

Unless stated otherwise, the Content presented on the IMF Sites are the intellectual property of the IMF and are published “All Rights Reserved.” Digital access to IMF content is free via IMF.org, eLibrary.IMF.org, and other IMF sites and portals. 

Users may use Content on the conditions outlined below without obtaining written permission by the IMF:

• Creating links to our websites is freely permitted as long as this is done in a manner that is not misleading and does not imply endorsement by or affiliation with the IMF. Due to frequent updates and ongoing modifications, please do not copy or republish Content from the IMF's website for reproduction on a non-IMF website.

• The IMF allows free non-systematic downloading and/or printing of Content from its Sites by Users for personal, noncommercial usage only without any right to resell, redistribute, compile, or create derivative works. 

• When reusing IMF Content, please 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/
  For example:
  IMF. 2023. World Economic Outlook, October 2023. Washington, DC: International Monetary Fund. ©IMF. https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400235801.081

• The IMF’s written permission must be obtained for all other uses, including these instances:
• Permission is required to copy or download IMF Content in any systematic way or to re-use, publish, and disseminate a substantial amount beyond “Fair Use,” whether for commercial or noncommercial purposes. 
• Fair use is defined by the IMF as the excerption or quoting of IMF content by individuals (e.g., academics, journalists, students, IMF country authorities, etc.) for noncommercial purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. Such “fair use” is authorized for 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 to their readers should accompany the material.
• If you believe your plans exceed the permitted uses described above, or if you have other uses, including for electronic reserves and course packs—you may obtain permissions for most IMF Content via the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) at www.marketplace.copyright.com or by using the CCC button on this page. Alternatively, you may email the IMF Permissions Manager at copyright@IMF.org.
• Requests to translate IMF Content should be sent to copyright@imf.org. More information on the IMF rights and translation program can be found at https://www.bookstore.IMF.org/rights-and-permissions

• IMF Sites may contain Content and data from third-party publishers. For material not attributed to the IMF, users should obtain permission directly from the respective third-party copyright holder.

• 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) in a manner that is disparaging, fraudulent, or unlawful; or 4) in a manner that is misleading or implies endorsement by or affiliation with the IMF. 

• The IMF prohibits the 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.

NOTE:

In order to access certain portions and features of the Sites, Users may have to create a “username” and complete a process to register an account for free. Users agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information as prompted by the Sites’ registration forms. Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of account passwords and usernames and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under their password or username.

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The IMF Seal, Name, and Initials

The IMF Seal (logo), name, initials, and identifying marks are registered trademarks of the International Monetary Fund. Expressed permission is required for the use of the Seal and any identifying marks. Please email copyright@imf.org explaining your intended reuse of the Seal, initial, or other mark to obtain permission and guidelines for using the Seal or other mark of the IMF.  

If you have received correspondence from an unknown source claiming to be an official of the IMF requesting money or personal information, please visit this webpage for further instructions: Fraudulent Scam Emails Using the Name of the IMF.  

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The Use of IMF Data

Notwithstanding the general prohibition on the commercial use of IMF Content, with respect to published statistical data made available on IMF Sites, the following special terms shall govern. 

For the purposes of these special terms, the term “Data” refers to any published statistical data produced or curated by the IMF. In particular, “Data” refers to the following: 

• 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.  

Note:

Some statistical products may incorporate information from third parties and may have separate terms and conditions for usage. 

You may download, extract, copy, create derivative works, publish, distribute, and use Data obtained from IMF Sites, subject to the following conditions: 

• Whether obtained directly from the IMF or another party, when Data is distributed or reproduced in any manner, it 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 in particular shall refrain from any act of alteration of the Data that intentionally affects its nature or accuracy. If the Data is materially transformed by the User, this 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 this Section on Data Usage, all other terms set forth in the general terms and conditions shall continue to apply to use of IMF Data. 

For any potential commercial reuse of IMF Data, please email copyright@imf.org to request permission. 

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Data Privacy

Personal data processed through our Site is handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice. Please refer to it for further information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

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Disclaimers

The information on our Site(s) is provided “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 IMF shall not be liable for any losses or damages incurred or suffered which are claimed to result from use of our Site, including, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages, even if the IMF has been advised of the possibility of such damages. 

Except where expressly stated, the findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in the content and information on IMF Sites represent the views of the authors thereof and are not necessarily those of the IMF or of its Management, Executive Board, or member countries.  

The IMF does not endorse the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided on IMF Sites by third parties or of any information in third-party websites and publications that may be linked to IMF Sites or referred to within them. Reliance upon any such Materials shall be at the User’s own risk. 

All postings to forums on the Sites become the sole property of the IMF, and the IMF reserves the right to modify or remove them. The IMF shall have no obligation to review or screen any postings, but postings to moderated forums may not appear on the Sites until after approval by the moderator. Postings to IMF Sites, whether approved by a moderator or not, are not endorsed by the IMF. Visitors shall use forums on IMF Sites solely for lawful and ethical purposes related to the subject of each particular forum. 

IMF Sites may include content that has been translated from English or to English. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of translations, the version of any document used by the IMF is the English 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 any claims brought against Users by third parties in connection with use of Content on the Sites. 

Users may not represent or imply that the IMF is participating in, or has sponsored, approved or endorsed the manner or purpose of any use of its Materials by User.  

The IMF reserves the right in its sole discretion, without notice or obligation to take the needs of any User into consideration, to modify or terminate its Sites and to deny any User access to its Sites or any portion thereof. 

IMF provides a number of links to third-party websites for the convenience of its users. The inclusion of these links does not in any way imply endorsement by IMF or its affiliates. Since these links are not under the control of IMF, it shall not be responsible for the contents of these linked sites or the opinions and statements expressed therein.  

The boundaries, colors, denominations, and any other information shown on the maps do not imply, on the part of the International Monetary Fund, any judgment on the legal status of any territory or any endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. 

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IMF Privileges and Immunities

The IMF, its property, and its assets, are immune from every form of judicial process. Nothing herein shall constitute a limitation upon or a waiver of these and other privileges and immunities of the IMF, which are specifically reserved. 

These Terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. No waiver or amendment of these Terms shall be binding upon the IMF unless in writing and signed by its duly authorized representative. 

These Terms will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia (DC), United States of America.