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Any Lawyers out there? Domain Name Question...

by SchoolofKA
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If I use the word BEST...

in a domain name within the stocks industry...

for example: BestTechnologyStocks.com

The site would be an information site with a list of technology stocks.

Could this come back and bite me in the future if some investor lost lots of money and then decided to SUE Me, because I "claimed" I had the "BEST" stocks on my site?
#domain #lawyers #question
  • Profile picture of the author paulgl
    I'm not a lawyer, but I play one online.

    Best is one of those words that nobody can sue over. It's hyperbole.
    It's a common sales tactic.

    You could be in trouble if you make guarantees.

    But even then there has to something in it for all parties.

    I could say I have the best soup in town. I just know you
    will love it! Nobody could sue if they didn't like the soup.

    Paul
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  • Profile picture of the author SEOArbiterJoanne
    IANAL - This is not legal advice.

    If I was personally making a site like that, I wouldn't be worried about being sued based on the domain name.

    Obviously if you included some sort of guarantee like, "This stock will make you money, guaranteed" you could be in trouble.
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    • Profile picture of the author kindsvater
      I wouldn't worry about having the 'best' domain name. What you represent and claim about stocks within the content of your site is a different matter.
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      • Profile picture of the author glenda neal
        Although, I'm not a Lawyer, the word "best" is only an adjective and nothing more. It only describes an opinion of whatever your promoting. "Best" is one of the most common words used in a domain name, in different languages all over the world! I think American Express has a free legal service for their customers that have a question or two. Try Paralegal forums too.
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  • Profile picture of the author dean20653
    All the penny stock sites i look at usually have some sort of banner towards the top of the page that says...

    "Stocks are a financial risk, and under no circumstances does this site, or it's affiliates guarantee any results. Don't invest what you can't afford to loose as this site is just another informational tool for you to use"

    Something to that extent anyway
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  • Profile picture of the author Rbtmarshall
    Best Buy

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    • Profile picture of the author SunilTanna
      Ianal, but i know that You can't stop people suing you. There is absolutely nothing you can do to stop somebody going to the courthouse and filing a law suit with your name on it.

      What you can do however is making it less likely that people will want to sue you, by treating them fairly and honestly. And what you can also what you can do is position yourself so that somebody does sue, you are likely to win - acting fairly is part of that, but a lawyer can advise you on specific steps you can take to improve your positioning (for example terms of service, disclosures, etc,).

      Frankly I would think the domain name is the least of your issues. If you are recommending stocks or other investments then you really want to get all your legal ducks in a row. If somebody loses a lot of money because of your recommendation, I would think there is a chance they might sue regardless of your domain name.
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  • Profile picture of the author Meharis
    Originally Posted by John Conrad View Post

    If I use the word BEST...

    in a domain name within the stocks industry...

    for example: BestTechnologyStocks.com

    The site would be an information site with a list of technology stocks.

    Could this come back and bite me in the future if some investor lost lots of money and then decided to SUE Me, because I "claimed" I had the "BEST" stocks on my site?

    John Conrad,

    The name of the game here is a well written "Term Of Service" by a Lawyer
    according to your offer.

    Of course, some dummy could take you to court but, most like it won't prosper.
    In that case, you can counter sue him/her for whatever the terminology was
    stated in your "Term Of Service".

    In other words, sue me. If you loose, I win.

    Meharis
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  • Profile picture of the author Phil Gangluff
    "Best Buy" rarely has the best buys and they're still in business, so I think you're safe.
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  • Profile picture of the author DavidsonRobert
    No one can sue you as stocking profit or loss is not in your hands.
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