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Can I Use That Image for My Website or Newsletter?

Tech Soup

But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? With the rise of visual social media (like Pinterest and Instagram), a clear trend in digital communications is more images and fewer words — even if you are communicating through your website or an email newsletter.

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I Need a Good Lawyer

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We’re operating at the forefront of copyright limitations and exceptions, both in the United States and globally. We’re deep believers in the benefits of openness, which means we publish open source software and create open content under Creative Commons licenses. We serve human rights activists in more than 100 countries.

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Use TechSoup's Content for Free!

Tech Soup

, thanks to our Creative Commons license. Creative Commons is a charity that champions reduced restrictions on copyrighted work by creating licenses that make it clear how material can be used, changed, and shared. It was founded in 2001 by Harvard law professor and activist Lawrence Lessig. What Is Creative Commons?

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The Great YouTube Copyright Debate

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

TechSoup recently published a FAQ about " Borrowing Images from the Web. There is some advice on fair use: Don't I get to reprint an image without permission under the "fair use" doctrine? it refers to the things you can do with an image without permission. Copyright Office.

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Adobe Creative Cloud Giveaway for Nonprofits at 17NTC!

Tech Soup

and makes no representation or warranty that the Sweepstakes is in compliance with your local law. It is your sole responsibility to review local laws to determine whether the Sweepstakes is lawful in your country. Dispute Resolution/Governing Law/Waiver of Jury Trial. Image 1: Adobe. Image 2: TechSoup.

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Mission Possible: Tell Us Your Symantec Story and Win Prizes!

Tech Soup

states of Maryland, North Dakota, and Vermont; the Canadian province of Québec; and in any and all jurisdictions where skill contest advertising promotions are prohibited or restricted by law. Also, do not submit content that contains elements that violate a third party's copyrights or trademark rights. Image: Tina Xu.

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So You Think You Can Blog? Guidelines For New Bloggers

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Do they need to find an image for every post? Respect copyright laws by quoting and linking to the full text and only use images that you have permission to use (i.e. the image falls under fair use or creative commons licensing or you have explicit permission from the owner). What's the time commitment?

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