White paper usage guidelines define how Althos may use and promote the content that is contained within white papers that are submitted.

White papers are provided to Althos on a non-exclusive basis, while the rights to the content remain with the white paper creator. Althos may create new content, such as descriptions, audio podcasts and videos, the rights to which they own.

The submitter of the white paper retains the rights to use the content. Content ownership may stem from the creation of original content or the licensing of content that belongs to other people or companies.

The submitted work must be original or licensed from the owner. Work that is taken from unauthorized sources (such as copied from other web sites without written permission) is not allowed and will be removed from our publication sites. If copyright infringement is determined, the submitting company may be banned from any future white paper submissions.

The white paper will be distributed in Adobe PDF format without a password. It is acceptable and recommended to set the security in the white paper PDF file to restrict the copying of text. We recommend that the security be set to allow for printing (at least 150 dpi).

The white paper download will require a user registration form, wherein users must submit a name and an email address. While Althos will attempt to verify the validity of registration information, we do not guarantee that the submitter provides accurate information.

The registrant for white papers will be immediately provided with a download link upon successful registration. If the recipient is not able to download the white paper, Althos may provide a new link in an email or attach the white paper directly to the email message.

Althos may promote the white paper using a mixture of paid advertising (such as pay per click search engine advertising), email broadcasting (to selected magazine subscribers or book buyers), or listing white papers on other web sites that are not directly owned or controlled by Althos.

Unless agreed to in writing, the white paper will be promoted in connection with the sponsor’s logo and name. When the logo and name are used, they will be directly associated with the white paper.

Althos may insert links into the white paper that allow for the tracking of user interaction with the white paper. We may choose to embed links that include tracking codes to allow for the identification or interaction of readers with the white paper. This means that the white paper must be delivered in a form that can be modified (not password protected).