copyright question

[Jani Pedersen]

I've just read the sticky about the dvd of the files listed on here in the past, are we able to use these without risk of falling foul of copyright ?

I know that they've been posted by the people who have made the items - so this may mean that by doing so they've given permission, but I'm a bit worried about buying something to use without the creators full consent.

Where do we stand with regards to this ?

Thanks,

[Dan Hintz]

If it was created by someone here and posted (and is now on the DVD), you're free to use it. If something was posted that already holds a copyright, and Keith didn't catch it (highly possible considering how busy he is), you could run afoul of the law. You'll have to make a judgment call.

[Keith Outten]

Jani,

Pictures, files and drawings that are uploaded to our Forums remain the property of the person who shares the attachments.

Should you want to use a file attachment for a commercial purpose you need to contact the owner and receive permission unless it was granted in the thread it was attached to or the file is in the public domain.
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[Dan Hintz]

My bad, Keith... I thought you had worked the TOS to enable free use of anything that was posted to the board (though copyright remained with original creator).

[Jani Pedersen]

Thanks Keith.