As we have noted before, copyright violations on the Internet are a big deal (for example, see 1, 2, 3) — and abuses abound where one site uses the copyrighted material of other sites without permission.
Recently, Intella Blog published some excellent commentary and an infographic on this topic:
“Giving credit to photographers for their work sounds like a simple process, but it can get pretty messy. And since posting copyright-infringing content can lead to the removal of your post or blog − or worse − a lawsuit, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Considering bloggers are financially liable for posting copyrighted images even if it was an accident, the first step is to recognize the different copyright labels and understand the Fair Use Doctrine (which allows copyrighted works to be used without permission to benefit the public). Don’t worry if you’re confused about copyrights, we’ve got you covered. This infographic details exactly how to search for approved images and how to properly attribute them.”
Copyright Infringement: Images You Can and Can’t Share on Your Blog
