for users of Pathology Core Pictures

We found an inappropriate website that uses images from "Pathology Core Pictures" published by the Japanese Society of Pathology without permission. The Japanese Society of Pathology does not condone any inappropriate use of the images. When using "Pathology Core Pictures", please be sure to fully understand and comply with the "Licensing of Pathology Core Pictures" described in the "for users of Pathology Core Pictures" section. Medical students and medical educators are urged to be vigilant about inappropriate websites.@

November 07, 2022
The Japanese Society of Pathology
Chairman Yoshinao Oda
Board of Education Chairman Yae Kanai
August 2023

Licensing of Pathology Core Pictures

1)Cases where licensing is not necessary
If pathology core pictures are being used for non-profit purposes by a limited number of individuals at educational or training facilities, there is no need for licensing. For instance, when medical school teachers use them as educational materials when students use them for learning, when supervisory doctors or residents use them for learning at medical institutions, or when they are used as educational materials for non-profit purposes, like preparing for qualifying or specialist exams, no licensing is required.

2)Cases where licensing is mandatory
When non-profit organizations and various individuals use authority citations, it's necessary to provide credit. This applies to public institutions, businesses (including mass media), and other sources that use them as informational materials on diseases for the public or their audience. It is mandatory to cite your sources to give credit where it's due.

3)Cases where the use of the core pictures is not permitted as a general rule
Their use is prohibited for profit or commercial purposes (incl. publication of pathology-related documents).

The Japanese Society of Pathology
Board of Education Chairman Yae Kanai
Board of Editorial Chairman Toyonori Tsuzuki