### Question
How is the term noncommercial purposes defined?


### Answer
The term **noncommercial purposes** is defined in *51 U.S.C. § 60101* as the following:

> activities undertaken by individuals or entities on the condition, upon receipt of unenhanced data, that—


(A) such data shall not be used in connection with any bid for a commercial contract, development of a commercial product, or any other non-United States Government activity that is expected, or has the potential, to be profitmaking

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 60101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VI-Earth Observations > CHAPTER 601-LAND REMOTE SENSING POLICY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

