Legal question: users infringing copyrights - GoFuckYourself.com

noam · 06-25-2005, 05:56 AM

I have a website that lets users upload pictures and share them with the general public.

What steps must I take to not be liable for copyright infringements made by my users?

Matt 26z · 06-25-2005, 05:58 AM

Offer a method of reporting copyrighted material and get it removed in a timely manner.

noam · 06-25-2005, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt 26z

Offer a method of reporting copyrighted material and get it removed in a timely manner.

Does that really cover me legally?

Ron Bennett · 06-25-2005, 11:13 PM

If you're in the U.S., utilize the "safe harbor" provisions of the DMCA ...

Costs $30 USD to file an "Interim Designation of Agent to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement" with the U.S. Copyright Office.

You will also need to create a webpage outlining the procedure for reporting alledged copyright violations, which contains, at minimum, the full name, postal address, phone number, and email address of the designated agent on file at the U.S. Copyright Office (ie. you or perhaps an attorney, etc) - the webpage should ideally be linked from every webpage containing user content.

Online Service Providers information page - instructions on how to register are here:
http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/

Directory of Agents currently registered:
http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/list/index.html

Ron

jawanda · 06-26-2005, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Bennett

If you're in the U.S., utilize the "safe harbor" provisions of the DMCA ...

Costs $30 USD to file an "Interim Designation of Agent to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement" with the U.S. Copyright Office.

You will also need to create a webpage outlining the procedure for reporting alledged copyright violations, which contains, at minimum, the full name, postal address, phone number, and email address of the designated agent on file at the U.S. Copyright Office (ie. you or perhaps an attorney, etc) - the webpage should ideally be linked from every webpage containing user content.

Online Service Providers information page - instructions on how to register are here:
http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/

Directory of Agents currently registered:
http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/list/index.html

Ron

06-25-2005, 05:56 AM	#1
noam Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 730	Legal question: users infringing copyrights I have a website that lets users upload pictures and share them with the general public. What steps must I take to not be liable for copyright infringements made by my users?

06-25-2005, 11:13 PM	#4
Ron Bennett Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,653	If you're in the U.S., utilize the "safe harbor" provisions of the DMCA ... Costs $30 USD to file an "Interim Designation of Agent to Receive Notification of Claimed Infringement" with the U.S. Copyright Office. You will also need to create a webpage outlining the procedure for reporting alledged copyright violations, which contains, at minimum, the full name, postal address, phone number, and email address of the designated agent on file at the U.S. Copyright Office (ie. you or perhaps an attorney, etc) - the webpage should ideally be linked from every webpage containing user content. Online Service Providers information page - instructions on how to register are here: http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/ Directory of Agents currently registered: http://www.copyright.gov/onlinesp/list/index.html Ron __________________ Domagon - Website Management and Domain Name Sales

06-25-2005, 05:58 AM	#2
Matt 26z So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ¤ª"˜¨๑۩۞۩๑¨˜"ª¤ Posts: 18,481	Offer a method of reporting copyrighted material and get it removed in a timely manner.