Michael H. Standart
Member
Lately, there have been issues arising from people posting photos and stories under copyright protection so it's time for a clearification of the rules.
Encyclopedia Titanica operates under the rules, regulations and laws of the United Kingdom as well as any and all international agreements and treaties that the UK is a signatory party to, as such, violation of copyright can and often does come with a signifigant risk of civil and criminal penalties.
From The ET Terms of use at Encyclopedia Titanica : Terms
Since certain U.S. laws apply to anyone posting from the United States, the following websites need to be reviewed by all members.
United Kingdom Copyright Law:
www.copyrightservice.co.uk
www.gov.uk
www.opsi.gov.uk
Please be guided accordingly since copyright rules will be strictly enforced.
Encyclopedia Titanica operates under the rules, regulations and laws of the United Kingdom as well as any and all international agreements and treaties that the UK is a signatory party to, as such, violation of copyright can and often does come with a signifigant risk of civil and criminal penalties.
From The ET Terms of use at Encyclopedia Titanica : Terms
In short, if you post a copyrighted photo make sure you have the permission of the owner of the copyright to do so, and giving full credit to and identification of the source. Further, when posting a story under the doctrine of Fair Use, you may post a small portion of the story with a link to the rest of the story, but you may not post the whole of the article.
Since certain U.S. laws apply to anyone posting from the United States, the following websites need to be reviewed by all members.
US CODE: Title 17,CHAPTER 5—COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT AND REMEDIES
web.archive.org
United Kingdom Copyright Law:
Copyright Office: FAQs on new copyright legislation
web.archive.org
P-01: UK Copyright Law fact sheet :: The UK Copyright Service
Easy to understand guide to Copyright Law, explaining the principal legislation covering copyright in the United Kingdom, the types of work protected, duration of protection, owner rights, and fair dealing exception. || The UK Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 is the principal legislation...
www.copyrightservice.co.uk
Intellectual Property Office
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported by 1...
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
An Act to restate the law of copyright, with amendments; to make fresh provision as to the rights of performers and others in performances; to confer a design right in original designs; to amend the Registered Designs Act 1949; to make provision with respect to patent agents and trade mark...
Please be guided accordingly since copyright rules will be strictly enforced.