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Can I use IKEA's furniture pictures?

by TheEliteWarrior
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I'm planning on starting a furniture related website and I was thinking of using IKEA's furniture pictures on my site.

Is this legal?
#furniture #ikea #pictures
  • Profile picture of the author RobinInTexas
    Using any photographs/pictures you don't have permission from the copyright owner can often be costly. Lawsuits and legal expenses are not anything to take lightly. Check the website where they are posted.

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  • Profile picture of the author Chad Kimball
    You don't wanna get sued do you? Ask permissions from them.
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  • Profile picture of the author ollwebsolution
    If you are planning to start a new independent website then you must use your pictures so that in near future you don't have any legal trouble.
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  • Profile picture of the author arianna143
    Originally Posted by TheEliteWarrior View Post

    I'm planning on starting a furniture related website and I was thinking of using IKEA's furniture pictures on my site.

    Is this legal?

    A big noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..... .......
    They can rush you in the court if you did this. IKEA's is not a small company they have very large channel. Never try to do with another website. It is totally illegal.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dizain
    No, you can't use their photos unless you get their permission first. Instead use
    Flickr and search for images that you can use even commercially.
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  • Profile picture of the author AZ-439
    Of course you can't... Hard to believe this question even needed asking...
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  • Profile picture of the author K Meier
    If it's a blog where you talk about how you bought this new ikea furniture, then I am sure they won't mind. If however you create a some sort of furniture comparison website and monetize from the site, then I would ask for permission first.
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