Fox's official position on the shutdown of websites Part I
Swoop : Matt H.
I recieved this on the X-Files ML (well one of them anyways).
>I received this today from David Oakes, the Fox lawyer who has had his name
>attached to the controversy over the shutdown of various XF and MILL sites.
>Apparently he saw my protest site and sent it to me. He's given me full
>permission to spread this around.
>
>Jack
>
>>Date: Mon, 13 Jan 1997 11:28:28 -0800
>>From: David Oakes <DAV...@foxinc.com>
>>To: tom...@interstat.net
>>Subject:
>>Content-Disposition: inline
>>
>>
>> A STATEMENT FROM FOX REGARDING FAN
>>WEBSITES
>>
>>
>>In response to erroneous rumors circulating on some internet
>>websites, Fox wishes to assure fans of "THE X-FILES",
>>"MILLENNIUM" and "THE SIMPSONS" that it is not Fox's
>>intention to shut down bona fide websites created by fans
>>devoted to these programs.
>>
>>However, Fox must require all websites using copyrighted
>>and trademarked materials to comply with guidelines that
>>protect the creative integrity of the programs they represent.
>>
>>Fox has not asked any websites to be closed except a few
>>which were using program materials in an inappropriate
>>manner. Some examples of inappropriate uses we have
>>found include:
>>
>> (a) using copyrighted photographs, images and
>>sounds which have not been approved for distribution;
>>
>> (b) removing Fox's copyright and trademark notices
>>and asserting ownership by a third party, or asserting that
>>copyrighted and trademarked materials are in the public
>>domain;
>>
>> (c) copying or altering text, photographs, images,
>>designs and logos from official websites without permission
>>or attribution;
>>
>> (d) copying or altering photographs, images, designs
>>and logos from programs in a manner that denigrates the
>>programs, the actors or the characters they portray;
>>
>> (e) using photographs, images, designs and logos to
>>promote a product or commercial business or service;
>>
>> (f) carrying advertising for parties not associated
>>with the programs; and
>>
>> (g) offering unlicensed merchandise for sale;
>>
>>We know true fans do not encourage inappropriate activities
>>and respect the hard work of the many talented and
>>imaginative people who make Fox's programs unique. Fox
>>appreciates the support of all fans in protecting its creative
>>rights and proprietary interests.
>>
Later
Matt H
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Edie Houston
On Tue, 14 Jan 1997, Swoop : Matt H. wrote:
> I recieved this on the X-Files ML (well one of them anyways).
>
>
>
>
> >I received this today from David Oakes, the Fox lawyer who has had his name
> >attached to the controversy over the shutdown of various XF and MILL sites.
> >Apparently he saw my protest site and sent it to me. He's given me full
> >permission to spread this around.
>
Guidelines for inappropriate use follows....
Thanks Matt for posting this. I'm sure it sets a lot of minds at ease and
sooths tempers across the net. The official guidelines make perfect sense
and certainly no one can blame Fox for wanting the same protection for
their original materials that any of us want for ours. None of us that
write fanfic would dream of posting a story where we failed to post the
appropriate copyright notices. The problem usually ocurrs when we receive
graphics or photos from other sources that do not include credits. I have
received numerous graphics as e-mail attachments where I have no idea who
the originating source was. Some of these are beautiful but I don't feel
comfortable using them without giving credit. I think that the word here
should be
1. If you receive artwork from another party, do not assume it originated
with them unless they specifically state it did. Even so, you should
publish the originating copyright. For example, my friend may have done
an original drawing of MCQueen and scanned it into his PC. The drawing is
original, yes, but the character of McQueen is copyrighted by Fox, Morgan,
Wong and Hard Eight Productions.
2. If you pass artwork to someone for use on their webpage, please
provide them with the credit information. Otherwise some very beautiful
artwork might go to waste.
Guy Sie
Oh great, remember me why I hate lawyers (nothing personal Lynn nor
Schmoopie, there used to be a time when I wanted to *become* a lawyer...
<sigh>).
>1. If you receive artwork from another party, do not assume it originated
>with them unless they specifically state it did. Even so, you should
>publish the originating copyright. For example, my friend may have done
>an original drawing of MCQueen and scanned it into his PC. The drawing is
>original, yes, but the character of McQueen is copyrighted by Fox, Morgan,
>Wong and Hard Eight Productions.
Is there anybody here who could give me the exact copyright I should use for
graphics grabbed from the game pasted onto the IDCG cards? Is it
essentially the same as the one posted on fanfic? Or is there other
copyright I should put on something for graphics? Should it be on the
webpage, or in the FAQ? Or even on the cards itself (this would be HELL for
the cards, btw. It's impossible to print that small! <sh*t>)?!?
Take care,
1st Lieutenant Guy Sie
57th Crusaders Squadron, the European fanclub for Space: Above and Beyond
guy...@cybercomm.nl
Take a look at the Space: Above and Beyond Internet Distributable Card Game:
http://www.cybercomm.nl/~guysie/saabidcg.html