First of all, I'm a fan, not a lawyer.

The owner of a publication is generally the publication's creator. For example, the copyright of Forward the Foundation by Isaac Asimov is owned by Mr. Asimov. Exceptions to this include when the publication was made as a work-for-hire. For example, articles in Starlog magazine are generally copyrighted by Starlog Communications, since the writers of the articles submit the articles as works-for-hire. Other exceptions to the rule of creator as copyright holder can occur when the subject of the work is owned by another party, and the work is authorized by the owner of the subject of the work. For example, Star Trek novels are copyrighted by Paramount Pictures, who owns the Star Trek franchise.

Ownership of interview articles is generally that of the interviewer, or of the interviewer's employer when the interview is a work-for-hire. Thus, an interview with George Bush on the CBS Evening News is owned by CBS.

The interviewee's experiences that are discussed in an interview are the "property" of the interviewee, meaning that the interviewee is free to answer similar or identical questions in subsequent interviews, responding in the same or similar words used in the original interview.

You may notice that the original interviews on this web site are copyrighted by both the interviewer, namely Greg Tyler (me), and by the interviewee. The reason for this is simple: this is a not-for-profit, fan site. By extending ownership of interviews with the interviewee, I hope to increase the likelihood that busy individuals will take the time to answer the questions of a Star Trek fan.

I will NOT publish the interviews on this site in any other medium without the consent of the interviewee; furthermore, these interviews will NOT, under ANY circumstances, be published in any manner from which I will receive compensation. This is to reiterate that the web site is the result of a not-for-profit, fan activity.

This site contains material copyrighted by other parties. Use of such material is not done with the intent of infringing on the rights of the owners of the material, or with the intent of hindering the owners' ability to profit from their material. Use of material owned by other individuals is either done with the consent of the owners, or is done under Fair Use. If an owner of material used on this web site requests that I remove their material from this site, then I will comply without question. This applies to interviews owned by myself and the interviewee; if the interviewee decides for any reason that he or she no longer wants the interview to appear on this site, then I will remove it upon his or her request. An interview that is removed will not be republished without the interviewee's permission.

In all cases where material copyrighted by other parties is used on this site, the owner of the material is clearly identified. For example, pictures and screen captures from Star Trek episodes or movies are marked with "(c) PPC," with PPC defined at the bottom of the page to mean Paramount Pictures Corporation.

This web site was created for two reasons: I thought it would be unique and informative for fellow Star Trek fans, and I find it to be an enjoyable activity.

Finally, I want to emphasize that I have a high degree of respect for all of the bright and talented individuals who have contributed in one way or another to Star Trek's development, from the Great Bird of the Galaxy himself to the people who swept the stage floors each night. Their hard work and effort helped make Star Trek possible, and I am grateful to them for all of their past, present, and future endeavors.

Live long and prosper,

Greg Tyler
Author, "Remember: The Lost History of Star Trek"