Terms of Use

All the content on this website is copyright © Hartworks, Inc., except for things that are copyrighted by others. In the case of things copyrighted by others, either I have expressly asked permission to copy them or I believe my usage to fall within the "fair use" guidelines of US copyright law.

You do not have the right to copy and reuse anything on this site without asking my permission via the contact form. This applies to the photos as well as to the text.

Without asking me, you may copy brief bits (oh, let's say under 100 words) of my writing or my father's writing to use on the internet, provided you give an active link back to this site.

Otherwise, please just ask. Thanks.

Cordwainer Smith wrote about profound topics and there may be things on this website that could be upsetting to children. Parents, please surpervise your kids online.

This Terms of Use page really just covers this website, but it may be useful to mention that all the Cordwainer Smith / Paul Linebarger / Felix C Forrest / Carmichael Smith writings are covered by international copyright. What this means in terms of the actual writings should be obvious, but also do realize that derivative works (plays, films, art, music, etc., etc. etc., including things like using distinctive names of characters in the stories) require permission from the Cordwainer Smith Estate. When we get such requests, we normally consult with our agents for their advice.

Rosana Hart