Is it okay to copy other sites photos for our blog?

11 years ago

It's illegal to use images without licensing them. But I think the worst you can get is an email to remove the picture, you will then have to remove the them.

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butters 11 years ago

If it is a product review then normally they will supply pictures to you, yes taking others art work is illegal and you do need their premission to use their work. There are absolutely 100's of free stock photo sites out there so you shouldn't have problems find images.

Just a few for you after a quick google search...

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Dennis Gaskill

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Hilal Shakarchi

It's illegal to use images without licensing them. But I think the worst you can get is an email to remove the picture, you will then have to remove the them.

I know you're trying to help, but that's a very dangerous assumption. Depending on the situation and severity of the offense, and how aggressive the infringed upon party wants to be, intellectual property theft can result in years in prison and fines of 6-figures or more.

You might want to read this:

The real cost of being sued by Getty | Copyright Action

The £1,951 equates to $3152 in US dollars. Their total legal cost to get that settlement was over $38,000.

Getty Images pays a company to scour the web looking for images on unlicensed sites. This is serious business.

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Andyhenry

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

If you copy some of their photos in the internet, do you always get a problem with it? I mean don't they contact you to tell you that it's copy right or some sort?

Other people's pictures and content is automatically protected when they create it - they do not need to make any special statement in order to protect it. If you use their images without their permission - that's stealing and it's illegal.

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Mark Andrews

Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Andyhenry

Other people's pictures and content is automatically protected when they create it - they do not need to make any special statement in order to protect it. If you use their images without their permission - that's stealing and it's illegal.

^ Correct ^

Jensha... go to Google...

Type in "copyleft images" or "copyright free images" or "royalty free images" or "creative commons images" and see what comes up.

Just make sure you read very carefully any licensing conditions how these images can be used.

The last thing you want is to inadvertently use a photograph for example from Getty Images who are very quick to spot anyone stealing any of their images.

In fact, for many years now they've used a piece of software initially developed by the Israeli military to track images as they're used across the Internet.

They can instantly see who is using their images without their permission and whereabouts these images are being used.

If memory serves me correctly, it's called PicScout.

Steal one of their images and you can almost certainly expect a large demand for payment from them. It's happened to many other people before so you've got to be exceptionally careful.

Smoking hot,

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Jensha

11 years ago

I see.
Thank you all.
The thing is I currently have a Wordpress site that is about the web browser game Evony.
I want to copy paste their logo for one and put it in my header as a design.
And not just their logo but you get the point.
I saw a lot of other sites like it that have the same pictures from them.
And some sites about Warcraft's DOTA.
But when I was about to do it, I thought of asking you guys about it.
I guess I have to figure out something else.
Maybe they bought it from them that's why they're able to use it freely.

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John Jonas Phil VA

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

I see.
Thank you all.
The thing is I currently have a Wordpress site that is about the web browser game Evony.
I want to copy paste their logo for one and put it in my header as a design.
And not just their logo but you get the point.
I saw a lot of other sites like it that have the same pictures from them.
And some sites about Warcraft's DOTA.
But when I was about to do it, I thought of asking you guys about it.
I guess I have to figure out something else.
Maybe they bought it from them that's why they're able to use it freely.

I think you can easily get logo and images for your site simply by asking the makers of Evony and DOTA. It's free advertising for them and these companies usually have stock photos for promotions. I think that's probably why those other sites have the same photos.

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sbucciarel

Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

I see.
Thank you all.
The thing is I currently have a Wordpress site that is about the web browser game Evony.
I want to copy paste their logo for one and put it in my header as a design.
And not just their logo but you get the point.
I saw a lot of other sites like it that have the same pictures from them.
And some sites about Warcraft's DOTA.
But when I was about to do it, I thought of asking you guys about it.
I guess I have to figure out something else.
Maybe they bought it from them that's why they're able to use it freely.

It's perfectly ok to steal a company's logo and other people's photos. Just make sure you have plenty of money in your bank account for lawsuits.

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GrowMyForumCommunity

11 years ago

You should not copy images from other blogs without giving credits to them. I mean, getting photos without permission is a big no-no. Do not do that, because it might cause some serious things in the future especially when the original owner of the photos knew about that.

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sbucciarel

Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by GrowMyForumCommunity

You should not copy images from other blogs without giving credits to them. I mean, getting photos without permission is a big no-no. Do not do that, because it might cause some serious things in the future especially when the original owner of the photos knew about that.

Giving credit is not sufficient. Getting permission or buying a license is the only option unless you find royalty free images.

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Jensha

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Mark Andrews

^ Correct ^

In fact, for many years now they've used a piece of software initially developed by the Israeli military to track images as they're used across the Internet.

They can instantly see who is using their images without their permission and whereabouts these images are being used.

If memory serves me correctly, it's called PicScout.

Steal one of their images and you can almost certainly expect a large demand for payment from them.

Whew, thanks. It's always nice to have smoking hot information from a smoking hot guy.

Originally Posted by John Jonas Phil VA

I think you can easily get logo and images for your site simply by asking the makers of Evony and DOTA. It's free advertising for them and these companies usually have stock photos for promotions. I think that's probably why those other sites have the same photos.

Got it. I'll be checking on that.

Originally Posted by GrowMyForumCommunity

You should not copy images from other blogs without giving credits to them. I mean, getting photos without permission is a big no-no. Do not do that, because it might cause some serious things in the future especially when the original owner of the photos knew about that.

Yeah well. Everyday I see a lot of people posting pictures of 9gag and other sites to their facebook pages, blogs and etc. That's why I have this thought that it's okay or so I thought.

Originally Posted by Jonathan Shearer

If it's for a hobby site you should be fine, even though it's still not legal.

Well, I have plans of putting adsense in my site so I guess I really have to ask permission.

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

Giving credit is not sufficient. Getting permission or buying a license is the only option unless you find royalty free images.

royalty free images... royalty free images... royalty free images... got it. thanks!

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sbucciarel

Banned 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

royalty free images... royalty free images... royalty free images... got it. thanks!

Just a note: I'd be very careful about using trademarked logos from the company. They aren't royalty free by any definition. The best thing to do is go to the site and check their links to see their terms ... sometimes they have a section that tells people how and where their logos can be used.

If they don't have one, shoot an email and ask. Putting their logo in your header is a bad idea. It makes it look like you're trading off of their logo.

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Jensha

11 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

Just a note: I'd be very careful about using trademarked logos from the company. They aren't royalty free by any definition. The best thing to do is go to the site and check their links to see their terms ... sometimes they have a section that tells people how and where their logos can be used.

If they don't have one, shoot an email and ask. Putting their logo in your header is a bad idea. It makes it look like you're trading off of their logo.

I see. Thank you so much. I really appreciate this.

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KirkMcD 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

royalty free images... royalty free images... royalty free images... got it. thanks!

"Royalty Free" does not mean "Free To Use"
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Jonathan Shearer

11 years ago

If it's for a hobby site you should be fine, even though it's still not legal.

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TeKn1qu3z

11 years ago

It's illegal but I do it anyway. I recieved a letter from. Y hosting company asking me to remove the content because the original website asked it be taken down so I did

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Maruelle

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

Like for example you want to make an article, a tutorial or a product review for the game Halo or Red Alert or Even Mario Bros or a vitamins product..

If you copy some of their photos in the internet, do you always get a problem with it? I mean don't they contact you to tell you that it's copy right or some sort?

If yes, do you always get someone to take or create photos that you can use.

I have a site for a game and it's text heavy. I think it's time for me to put some photos in it. Thus this thread.

It is ok to use other images as long as it is not watermarked.. There are many free images in google..

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Karen Barr

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Maruelle

It is ok to use other images as long as it is not watermarked.. There are many free images in google..

I can't believe you read the thread and then posted this lie. Jesus.

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Lloyd Buchinski

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Karen Barr

I can't believe you read the thread and then posted this lie. Jesus.

It gets obvious after reading forums that some people do not even read the OP. They read the topic title, and then hit the reply button. Reading seems to be hard work after all.

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JohnMcCabe

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Lloyd Buchinski

It gets obvious after reading forums that some people do not even read the OP. They read the topic title, and then hit the reply button. Reading seems to be hard work after all.

Lighten up, Lloyd. All those letters and words and stuff is hard work. Geez!

:p

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Martin Avis 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Maruelle

It is ok to use other images as long as it is not watermarked.. There are many free images in google..

One of the most stupid posts I've seen lately and a great example of why asking legal questions on forums is generally a poor idea.
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- Martin Avis 11 years ago
  
  Please do NOT go looking for 'royalty free' images. Royalty free does NOT (necessarily)mean free to use. In general it means that after paying an initial fee you have free use of an image (according to whatever license is in place) without further per-use payments.
  
  You DO still usually have to pay an initial fee to use the image in the first place.
  
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Andyhenry 11 years ago

Originally Posted by Maruelle

It is ok to use other images as long as it is not watermarked.. There are many free images in google..

THIS is why people get into trouble when they thought they got advice beforehand. BAD advice like this should trigger a temporary ban or something.
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Dennis Gaskill 11 years ago

Here's something people need to think about ... it's nice to try to help others, it's what makes this forum work ... BUT, you're not helping others by giving them bad advice.

We really shouldn't be guessing at the advice we give. Talk about what we know instead. You'll save face, others will get the help they need, and there will be less confusion.

This website will always be as good, or as bad, as the members make it.
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techbul

11 years ago

What you should be searching for is free stock images.

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Martinsee

11 years ago

Why so serious ?
Photo or simple Design is not your problem.
Spend a bit time to design

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Haroon Ballim 11 years ago

Its the same as going into a store and putting merchandise in your pocket without paying. It belongs to someone else , dont do it unless you are 100% sure that the owner of that photo has made it free to use .
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- Hilal Shakarchi 11 years ago
  
  So after reading all the comments above, I hope you wont be using non licensed pictures
  
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zoritey87

11 years ago

yes and no, if the users or owners of the pictures allow you to use their pictures you have to put alink to the original image page, if it is a printed screen for a game, it's bad seen but you can copy a image from a page with no copy rights, but don't do it people don't trust that people,
All the best.

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danilion55

11 years ago

You can use Games pictures you will never get any kind of DMCA because you are promoting their product for free but if is some kind of art work painting that has some copy rights you must give backlink iin credit to the source its reduces the chances of disclaimer

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Gengis

11 years ago

No you can not do this.. You will get fined..

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Martin Luxton

11 years ago

I gave up looking for free images ages ago.

You spend all that time checking out rights and trying to find stuff that is high resolution.
Just pay a few dollars and save time and sleep easy at night.

Martin

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Jensha

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Lloyd Buchinski

It gets obvious after reading forums that some people do not even read the OP. They read the topic title, and then hit the reply button. Reading seems to be hard work after all.

Can't help that with a lot of people trying to help one another I guess.

Originally Posted by Hilal Shakarchi

So after reading all the comments above, I hope you wont be using non licensed pictures

Yes definitely! ^_^

Originally Posted by Martin Luxton

I gave up looking for free images ages ago.

You spend all that time checking out rights and trying to find stuff that is high resolution.
Just pay a few dollars and save time and sleep easy at night.

Martin

Yeah I guess this is really the best solution.

Thanks for all the replies specially for the helpful links!

I've checked some stock photo sellers and sell like a hundred photos in exchange for a few dollars. Case closed. Thanks everyone!

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primeaque86

11 years ago

Originally Posted by Jensha

Like for example you want to make an article, a tutorial or a product review for the game Halo or Red Alert or Even Mario Bros or a vitamins product..

If you copy some of their photos in the internet, do you always get a problem with it? I mean don't they contact you to tell you that it's copy right or some sort?

If yes, do you always get someone to take or create photos that you can use.

I have a site for a game and it's text heavy. I think it's time for me to put some photos in it. Thus this thread.

That's not always the case... you can look for attributable photos to use like freedigitalphotos.net. But as a publisher, you need to take your responsibility, if you are using photos that are not yours, read the copyright notice.... if they allow it for your blogs with credits to them, never forget to publish credits to them or otherwise you will face some nice problem in the future...

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kdorothea

11 years ago

If you shoot some photos and then the whole internet would start benefiting from them, without giving you any credits, would you think it's ok? No, it's not okay to use photos you don't own. The least thing you can do is ask for the owner's permission before using his/her work.

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Kay King 11 years ago

I mean don't they contact you to tell you that it's copy right or some sort?

Sounds like you know it's not right. You want to know what happens if you get called out on it. You want reassurance that if caught you will have a chance to backtrack without consequences.

Using copyrighted images without permission is more likely to result in a very large invoice sent to you for "use of image". It can be a painful lesson so be careful and get permission or purchase rights to images.
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robestrong

11 years ago

Ask for permission. Whenever I copy anything from another site, I always ask permission, unless it's specifically listed that it's under Creative Commons or some similar license.

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Jellypie Software 11 years ago

Be wary of Creative Commons Licensed images you find on Flickr. Anyone can open a Flickr account. Anyone can upload images that they don't own as creative commons. Flickr won't help you if Getty Images come calling, as Flickr will claim it's a violation of their TOS and close the offending account. That's the end of their legal remit.

To get an idea of the problem try Googling "Getty Letter". It make me feel sick to the stomach when people brag about the cover designs they've had made on Fiverr. These more often than not include licensed stock photography and fonts where commercial use in not permitted. So for $5 you get the pleasure of sitting on a ticking license time bomb...
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