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Copyright for Texts, Photos, Graphics, Music, and Other Content…

Copyright is an important legal area that ensures creators of content, such as texts, photos, graphics, music, and other works, are protected for their efforts. There are various aspects of copyright to consider when using content or intending to publish your own.

First and foremost, it’s crucial to know that copyright automatically applies once a work is created. This means that the creator of the work has the right to decide whether and how the work can be used. This applies even if the work has not been officially published yet or if there is no copyright notice present.

If you want to use content created by someone else, always ensure you have the necessary rights. This means either obtaining permission from the copyright holder or using content that is licensed for free use. There are different ways to access royalty-free content, such as through online platforms like Pexels or Unsplash. Be sure to adhere to the license terms in these cases as well.

When you intend to publish your own content, it’s also important to have the rights to all the content used. This includes ensuring that you have the rights to use photos, graphics, and other works that are incorporated into your own content. Again, there are various ways to obtain royalty-free content.

It’s also essential to note that copyright applies not only to content published on the internet but also to its use in print media or for other purposes. For example, if you want to use a photo in a book, you must have the appropriate rights.

To ensure compliance with copyright, there are different options available. One can approach specific agencies that represent the rights of certain content and sell licenses. Alternatively, you can directly contact the copyright holder and request permission to use the work. There are also specialized platforms where you can acquire content licensed for use in various media.

One crucial aspect of copyright is the use of content on the internet. There are specific rules to follow to ensure copyright compliance. For example, you cannot simply copy and publish content from someone else’s website without the copyright holder’s permission. However, there are ways to use content on the internet without violating copyright. For instance, you can provide links that direct users to the original source, or you can use short quotes as long as you properly attribute the copyright owner.

In summary, it’s essential to respect copyright and ensure you have the necessary rights when using or publishing content. This way, you can be sure to respect the rights of content creators and protect their work.

Copyright:

I am not a lawyer or any legal expert, so I cannot provide detailed advice, but I can give you some examples from my experiences.

One thing I can easily explain to you is:

Everything that does not belong to you or that you have not created belongs to someone else!

Plain and simple!

No, you cannot just use someone else’s texts, photos, graphics, music, or anything else without permission. Just because it is on the internet and accessible to everyone does not mean it is free to use! This also applies to designs, architecture, and many other things you might not have been aware of until now.

Just because something is free does not mean you can use it for your website without further consideration!

You want to be compensated for your work just like the creative person who wrote the text or composed the music.

There is a lot of free content available, and everything else has its value and price.

You cannot simply take screenshots and incorporate them into your website without proper research and obtaining permission.

This also applies to trademarks on T-shirts, cars, or electronic devices. Every trademark owner has their own requirements. For example, you cannot simply use the Facebook logo (https://www.facebook.com/brand/resources/facebookapp/logo) without following the provided guidelines. These are known as Brand Guidelines, and you can find them for all trademarks.

And now, the best advice at this point: Always work professionally and with the utmost knowledge and conscience.

„I’m sure nothing will happen…“ or „But others are doing it too…“ is of no interest to anyone!!! If you hear such statements from people around you, be warned.

At this point, I couldn’t emphasize enough with exclamation marks, and the examples of customers who ignored these warnings would fill books…

• Warnings for using copyrighted music
• GDPR violations
• Improper use of logos and trademarks
• Unauthorized use of artworks and buildings in photos and videos
• Recordings in public buildings
• Model Release
• Property Release
• Etc…

Always inquire in advance, please!