I have a business website getting set up, and I will be using random pictures as use of icons.
If I find it on google image, can I just take the photo, post it on my website as an icon link, without saying any source or whom I got "stole" the picture from?
2006-08-30 14:17:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
You would absolutely be violating copywrite laws and if they find you, you can be sued. Not citing the source is even worse.
Your best option is to use a stock photo from someone like Getty images. You can purchase royalty free images pretty cheaply. Also Art Today has clip art and photo art very cheap.
You can also purchase photo discs in most software stores, but read the details, many are free only for non-commercial use, which means NOT for business websites. However, licensing those images can be relatively inexpensive.
Besides, it is bad business form and etiquette to steal images or anything else. How would you like it if someone stole from you hoping you didn't find out?
2006-08-30 14:23:00 · answer #1 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be violating copyright laws.
If you need photos, search for free stock photos or look at these sites:
http://freestockphotos.com/
http://www.sxc.hu/
http://www.freephotosbank.com/
There are lots of sites with Free Stock photos. Just make sure to follow the rules from each site. If you go this direction, you don't need to email and ask..
Good Hunting..
2006-08-30 21:44:58 · answer #2 · answered by KansasDragon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most pictures are copywrighted. You need to get permission from the website you "stole" the pic from, that way you can legally post them
2006-08-30 21:24:30 · answer #3 · answered by joanna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should always contact the site owner to ask permission. Some graphics people pay a lot of money for because they are copyrighted and you can get in big trouble
2006-08-30 21:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by laencm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you heavily modify the picture (so it is your own art), you cannot unless it specifically says that you can. However, many pictures can be used if you provide a source.
2006-08-30 21:20:22 · answer #5 · answered by ethereality 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a page specifically for your "sources". That way, you can use the icon and not worry about stealing!
2006-08-30 21:20:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, what i think, if your gona use this icon for yor business, i dont think that getting it from google is the best idea.. like u said, ppl cud say you stole it. maybe try making yor own ?
2006-08-30 21:20:44 · answer #7 · answered by jello_pudding49 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally not, no. Most pictures you find on the web are copyrighted.
2006-08-30 21:19:12 · answer #8 · answered by Casey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the pic in not in the "public domain" you are violating someone's copyright.
Below is a link to a bunch of public domain pics & grafix.
2006-08-30 21:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by Jay 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The worst that normally happens is you might be asked to remove it.
If you comply that is usually the end of it.
2006-08-30 21:20:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋