

1.  The DAFIF   , or the "Digital Aeronautical Fight Information File," is a 
product of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency ('NIMA") of the United
States Department of Defense ('DOD').  Although NIMA makes no copyright
claim under Title 17 U.S.C., NIMA claims copyrights under other legal regimes.
NIMA hereby grants to each user of DAFIF a license to use and distribute the
product, and develop derivative works.

2.  The product name --  DAFIF  -- is a registered trademark of the National;
Imagery and Mapping Agency, and may only be used to refer to the source of
the data.

3.  NIMA requests that products developed using DAFIF    acknowledge the
source of the data with the following statement:

			"This product was developed using DAFIF    , a product
			of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency."

4.  When product developers and other customers acknowledge DAFIF    as the
source of the data, please be aware that under the United States Code, 10
U.S.C.    425, the names of the National Imagery and Mapping Agency or the
former Defense Mapping Agency, their respective initials, or seals cannot
be used to imply that a product is approved, endorsed, or authorized by the
Secretary of Defense.

    Fortunately, a simple disclaimer to the effect that, "This product has not
been endorsed or otherwise approved by the National Imagery and Mapping
Agency, or the United States Department of Defense (10 U.S.C.     425)," is
sufficient to resolve any ambiguity.

5.  NIMA and its personnel are not required to provide technical support or
general assistance with respect to DAFIF   .

6.  Finally, NIMA requires that product developers and manufacturers include
warranty disclaimers as follows:

	a.  Under 10 U.S.C.     456, no civil action may be brought against the United
States on the basis of the content of a navigational aid prepared or
disseminated by either the former Defense Mapping Agency (DMA) or the 
National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA).




	b.  The DAFIF   product is provided "as is," and no warranty, express or
implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for particular purpose or arising by statute or 
otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage in trade, is made by
NIMA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product.
	
	c.  Neither NIMA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or
damages arising from or connected with the use of this product.  The user
agrees to hold harmless the United States National Imagery and Mapping
Agency.  The user's sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF
product.  
 
