"Incoterms" is an ICC trademark, registered in the European Union and elsewhere.

The text of Incoterms in whole or in part is subject to ICC's copyright. The copyright covers the Introduction, the Preambles, and the Seller's and Buyer's Obligations. Other related ICC publications, in printed or electronic form, are also subject to copyright.

ICC protects its trademark and copyright ownership. Only the original texts of Incoterms are to be considered as authoritative for incorporation into sales contracts.

When quoting Incoterms correctly - for example "FCA Incoterms 2000" - traders throughout the world are referring to the same set of rules. This is one essential reason why ICC is vigilant in protecting its copyright.

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Authorization will not in any circumstances be given for reproduction of Incoterms on the public Internet, either in the official English-language version or an authorized translation.

Permission to reproduce in whole or in part any authorized translation of Incoterms and related publications must be obtained from the relevant ICC national committee. For example, ICC Deutschland may authorize the reproduction of the German translation of Incoterms 2000 subject to its own conditions, which will normally include payment of a fee.