Re: [OUSA-ClubNet] Digest for clubnet@orienteeringusa.org - 1 update in 1 topic

[Don Watenpaugh]

All, this is real.  There are lawyers out there with international reach who make their living enforcing image copyrights.  I had one such encounter.  Thankfully, I prevailed, but it could have been much worse.  

To avoid such problems, be very careful what images you take and use from the Internet, and how you use them.  Browsers such as Chrome have image screening tools that can show you freely available and licensable images (public domain, creative commons, etc.).  Do your homework on legal image reuse and protect yourself.  

I now use my own imagery whenever possible.  Good luck, and Happy Orienteering!  

Don Watenpaugh
https://www.studiovidenda.com/data-art#/orienteering-olympics/

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Website Image Copyright Infrigment

Joseph Huberman <joseph....@orienteeringusa.org>: Feb 12 01:36PM -0500 One of our clubs grabbed a picture off the internet years ago for their website, and now they have a threatening letter saying they need to pay an exorbitant license fee.   Unfortunately this is not a total scam, and while their bot may have mistakenly targeted your picture, or they may not have the documentation to prove you misused the picture it will be a headache nonetheless.   To avoid this hassle you should review your images to make sure you own the rights to them. This bot is crawling the internet and could target your club.   Joseph =========================== Joseph Huberman OUSA BOD, VP Club Services m. 919-610-1788

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