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Old 01-04-2008, 07:29 AM
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Hello,

Can anyone tell me if I am allowed to use the 'lolcat' images on my site to integrate with a forum. For example, add a field 'favorite lolcat' for each member. I searched and could not find any copyright information. Most images have the source URL in them at the bottom, but I am unaware of the distribution rights.
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Old 01-04-2008, 09:59 AM
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If they have urls i.e. watermarks on them that means they are copyrighted. It would be better if you contact the administrators of those websites and ask them personally. Last thing you want is a company suing you for copyright infringement.
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Old 01-11-2008, 09:59 AM
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I would advice you to contact the webmaster of the site, where you find the image. Using image without copyright or permission can be a problem sometime.
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You can't just use someone else picture unless they really stated that it's free and you may use it. It's better to ask permission first and provide a link back to the site as thank you.
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if you can find some pic without copyrighted , you might can use it,but make sure the pic owner allow you do that . there are some pic will show copyright in the pic itself, while some other one will show in the site .
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I agree with all of them since they've been pointing out similar ways and I'll be pointing out the same too... Hehehe... LOL.
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In *most* cases, webmasters like you to use their watermarked images - you are thereby giving their sites more exposure.

Always link back to your source just to be safe and double check with the webmaster first.
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