Body of Knowledge: The Professional Association of Appraisers - Quilted Textiles (PAAQT) Body of Knowledge is an inclusive term that describes the sum of knowledge presented through official copyrighted PAAQT materials, the PAAQT website and PAAQT publications. The full body of knowledge concerning the appraisal of quilted textiles resides with the PAAQT membership, which advances and applies the profession. Publications included in the Body of Knowledge identify and describe the subset of information, which is generally accepted. Generally accepted means that the knowledge and practices described are applicable to most situations and that there is widespread consensus about the value and usefulness. Generally accepted does not mean that the knowledge and practices described are or should be applied uniformly to all situations.

The PAAQT Body of Knowledge provides a common lexicon within the profession. The documents provide a basic reference for anyone interested in the profession of quilted textile appraisal. As a basic reference, this material is neither comprehensive nor all-inclusive.

Author and Owner: PAAQT is the author and owner of the Body of Knowledge and in the spirit of advancing the profession makes available this material to promote, educate and encourage quilt makers, quilt owners, quilted textile professionals and quilted textile appraisers. PAAQT owns and maintains the exclusive rights and privileges in and to the copyrights of this material.

The Body of Knowledge is made possible through the volunteer efforts of the dedicated and knowledgeable members of PAAQT, seeking to advance the profession. From time to time, revisions, new editions and original material will be developed and published. Specific information provided in the Body of Knowledge may be proprietary to individual members or volunteers who retain their individual copyrights, but have provided a license to PAAQT for
use and distribution. These individual copyrights are explicitly noted on applicable documents.

Summary: Users of this material should be aware that PAAQT has exclusive rights and privileges in and to the copyrights expressed in the materials. Therefore, other than specifically permitted below, duplications and any use of copyrighted materials by individuals, businesses, organizations or institutions requires the express prior written permission of the copyright owner, PAAQT.

1. Grant of License: One (1) hardcopy or one (1) transfer to another
electronic medium of PAAQT Body of Knowledge materials, solely for the individual and private use of the user. Additional copies are specifically not allowed without the express, prior written permission of PAAQT. PAAQT members may only distribute complete copies carrying full PAAQT copyright identification.

2. Scope: A non-exclusive, royalty free license to the user only to use
the Body of Knowledge solely for non-commercial purposes.

3. Copyright: The Body of Knowledge material is protected by U.S.
copyright laws and international treaty provisions, and must be treated like any other copyrighted material.

4. Other Restrictions: User may neither rent, lease, sell, distribute,
or otherwise transfer all or any portion of the Body of Knowledge nor create any derivative work, use in public display or alter the Body of Knowledge in any way. PAAQT members, creating derivative material, must apply appropriate citation to quoted material and assume responsibility for all statements not specifically rendered by PAAQT as part of the Body of Knowledge. PAAQT members are allowed distribution rights only as stated in the Grant of License.

5. Warranties: Provided as is, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose, with regard to the Body of Knowledge. PAAQT is not responsible for the application of the material provided for any specific or non-specific purpose.

6. Consequential Damages: In no event shall PAAQT be liable for any
damages whatsoever arising out of the use of the PAAQT Body of Knowledge, including but not limited to loss of profit, pecuniary loss or property loss.