07-16-2007, 09:24 AM
Quote:# Copyright applies to the Web.
# Your work is protected under copyright as soon as its created and protected for your lifetime, plus 70 years.
# Copyright expires. When copyright expires, the work becomes public domain.
# Ideas cant be copyrighted, only the result tangible expression of the idea can. (updated)
# You may use logos and trademarks in your works.
# You may use copyrighted material under the fair use doctrine.
# You may quote only limited portions of work. You may publish excerpts, not whole articles
# You have to ask authors permission to translate his/her article.
# The removal of the copyrighted material doesnt remove the copyright infringement.
# If something looks copyrighted, you should assume it is. (updated)
# Advertising protected material without an agreement is illegal.
# You may not always delete or modify your visitors comments.
# User generated content is the property of the users.
# Copyright is violated by using information, not by charging for it.
# Getting explicit permission can save you a lot of trouble.
full article: http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2007/07/...-it-right/