I'm a web designer and a client wants me to create a website exactly like some other. Is this legal??
2007-02-21 08:49:20 · 9 answers · asked by reuben 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Tell your client to get some imagination. Or rent him some of yours.
The LAST thing anyone should want is to have their site look like someone elses.
Now. Can you make me a site that looks like citibanks site and email me everyone's password?
2007-02-21 08:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by John L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you use a different name on it and that the topic of the website is different yes. But for example if the client wants the same exact website as Cocacola's website and intends to also sell soda, then there might be legal action. He can use the same website to sell cars or family blogs, or what have you.
Photos are generally copyrighted.
2007-02-21 08:54:03 · answer #2 · answered by GuyNextDoor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exactly. then yes, you'd likely be infringing on copyright, especially if you're copying text and/or images. In some cases you may be violating several copyrights from stock photography and/or designers.
You can use the design for inspiration, using it as a guide/template. But muck it up enough that it becomes unique. Never ever copy photography unless you know the photo is royalty free and available.
2007-02-21 08:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its using the exact same information I would advise against it, however if it is a standard template I would see no problem with it. However if it is a unique template that you will be directly using someone elses created code this would require permission of the copyright holder of the other site.
It would be best to talk to the designer/ company of the other site to see if they will allow you to use their code.
2007-02-21 08:55:57 · answer #4 · answered by Michael 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal? Questionable. Ethical? No. Boring? Yes.
2007-02-21 09:34:52 · answer #5 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful of what site he wants copied, if its a financial site you may want to alert authorities because its a popular scam to create a financial website and have a similar name and send out letters asking for SS#'s account #'s etc. to steal identities.
2007-02-21 08:58:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt do it. there are intellectual copyright laws that apply to designs even if there were never any patents or copyrights applied for. You CANNOT do it if the webpage has company logos or any other registered trademarks.
It sounds to me like something "gray" is going on, if you are asking the question you obviously are suspicious.
2007-02-21 08:56:31 · answer #7 · answered by bluemazdatruck1995 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful or copywrites, trademarks, and plagarism. Images usually belong to the company unless they use non-copywrited images. Color schemes and layouts should be able to used without a problem.
2007-02-21 08:52:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to contact the original owner and ask them what you should do. they may let you but probably won't since their stuff is copyrighted. maybe yo can if you pay them a fee? who knows?
2007-02-21 08:58:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋