File:Santa monica.gif

Santa Monica single

Though the image is subject to copyright, it is acceptable for use in Wikipedia under fair use because:

• It cannot be replaced by a free image which gives the same educational value as this image.
• It gives an illustration which identifies the article's topic.
• It is a low resolution image.
• It is used for informational purposes only.
• It does not limit the copyright holder's rights or ability to distribute the work and cannot be used for making illegal copies.
• The image is only a small part of the whole commercial release.

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