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E. Java. Java script and applets can be used, but 
critical elements of webpages should not depend 
on Java. 
V. Other Issues. 
A. Public Domain Software. It is reasonable to 
mention the use of public domain software in 
constructing webpages. 
B. Cultural Sensitivity. As ISPRS is an 
international organization, with webpage 
readers from all over the world, one should 
avoid comments that could be misconstrued by 
readers from different cultures. 
C. Liability. The following phrases (or variants of 
them) should be considered for inclusion in 
webpages: 
1. "Inclusion in this page is not to be taken 
as an advertisement or endorsement nor 
exclusion as a criticism" or 
2. "The authors will not be held 
responsible for any actions arising from 
the use of the included data, although 
the utmost has been done to ensure its 
accuracy. Please contact the authors at 
the address below." 
D. Ownership. Data or articles made available 
through an ISPRS webpage should be available 
for copying or downloading. Sensitive data or 
copyrighted articles can be requested by email 
or from a reference URL. 
E. Language. All ISPRS webpages shall be in 
English. Creation of webpages in a language 
other than English is encouraged as long as an 
English version of the webpage is available. 
F. ISPRS Notification. All groups who are 
preparing an ISPRS-related webpage shall 
inform the ISPRS Web Master, so that all 
webpages that feature ISPRS can be properly 
referenced and promoted. 
G. Obsolescence and Data Purging - All webpages 
shall be deleted from all search registers within 
6 months of completion of the event to which 
they refer, or closure of an ISPRS Working 
Group. Similarly, Commission Symposia and 
ISPRS Congress webpages shall be purged 
within 6 months of their conclusion. 
H. System Administration and Security. Provisions 
for reduction of network load, reliability and 
security should be made. Prevent automatic 
logging onto any other hosts on the same 
network. Provide facilities for logging and 
security options on software made available on 
the server. Back up the data for possible damage 
or loss. 
I. Task Force. ISPRS will make available a Task 
Force of experts that has extensive WWW 
experience for assistance in certain elements of 
WWW page creation and maintenance. ISPRS 
WG VIM is in charge of consultation for 
Internet/WWW in ISPRS.