Question on copyright?

[josie]

There are first,second and third source of information.

If I will put a description on image gallery or album like seen in other reference books and on internet site,it is allowed or not?

also on cross posting from one forum to another?

also from one website to another?

Or combination of all?

What are the rules?

[Peckris]

There are first,second and third source of information.

If I will put a description on image gallery or album like seen in other reference books and on internet site,it is allowed or not?

also on cross posting from one forum to another?

also from one website to another?

Or combination of all?

What are the rules?

It is what they call a "grey area". For pictures or text that are being used for a commercial purpose, you should not post copyright material. That would include text and pictures from a reference book, but if your purpose is not commercial and you get permission first, it is sometimes allowed.

However, copying from one forum post to another is ok - we give our consent to our posts being "in the public domain", and even clicking the Reply button here, makes a copy of the original post as a "quote".

Copying from one website to another is a bit more tricky - it would be recommended that you contact the person whose text or picture you wish to copy, and ask them if it is ok. They will often give permission, though it would be polite to mention their name and website.

I am not a lawyer! The best I can do is to offer advice, which I have done.