Just wondering, would it be illeagal if someone put a copyright (the copyright symbol & words) on their site or on their graphics(that they didn't want others to steal) without actually paying for one? Would someone get in trouble for it?


Also wondering, where would be the cheapest place to get a copyright? ;)

Yes, it is illegal. And you have to buy your copyright here:

http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/


There are no "Cheaper" sites to copy right you do it all in one place

i'm not sure if it's legal to do that but here's a javascript to disable the right mouse button. just remember that if the user is savvy enough they'll still be able to get your code without the right mouse click (it's not hard.)

hopefully somebody else will know and give you a better answer :)

<script language="JavaScript">
<!--
// No rightclick script v.2.5
// (c) 1998 barts1000
// barts1000@aol.com
// Don't delete this header!

var message="Sorry, that function is disabled.\n\nContents & Graphics Copyright ©your name\nOur work is not Public Domain, and should NOT be taken from this site."; // Message for the alert box

// Don't edit below!
function click(e) {
if (document.all) {
if (event.button == 2) {
alert(message);
return false;
}
}
if (document.layers) {
if (e.which == 3) {
alert(message);
return false;
}
}
}

if (document.layers) {
document.captureEvents(Event.MOUSEDOWN);
}

document.onmousedown=click;
// -->
</script>

Right-click is legal but, faking that you have a copyright isin't!!! :D
And no, you cannot COMPLETELY prevent stealers from taking your graphics just use that code! You'll be alright for the time being! :D

http://www.whatiscopyright.org Maybe that'll shine some light.

Zanger that domain is expired :D!!!!

Ok, thanks for your help :)

(Just to let you know I wasn't planning to do that, my friend just wanted to know)

$30 for a &copy;, what's the world coming to... :sad:

I do not believe it is illegal to claim copyright on the things you make on your website. The things you make are yours and you have every right to claim copyright, however if you do not make it official and actually pay to get your stuff copyrighted, then it won't hold up in court.

This is the info I found, according to the U.S. Copyright Office:

Do I have to register with your office to be protected? No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work.

A copyright notice is an identifier placed on copies of the work to inform the world of copyright ownership that generally consists of the symbol or word “copyright (or copr.),” the name of the copyright owner, and the year of first publication, e.g., ©2003 John Doe. While use of a copyright notice was once required as a condition of copyright protection, it is now optional. Use of the notice is the responsibility of the copyright owner and does not require advance permission from, or registration with, the Copyright Office.

oh i never knew that!!

:eek: Yikes!!!! I didn't know that! I'm glad I read this post, or else I would of been in big trouble! Thank goodness for LEIA forum! I had a bunch of stuff like that on my site, of which I have now replaced with "this belongs to...."

Just wish I really could copyright the stuff on my stuff, however I have *opens pockets, and a moth flies out* eh... *stuffies empty pockets back into her pockets* no money, and rarely ever do....oh well

One way to "copyright" without paying I read on a copyright website once.....basically it's not a full standing copyright but you have better chances of it standing up in court if it should go that far....

Mail yourself copies of your work so that it has a postal stamp with the official date and NEVER OPEN IT so that if ever you find someone stealing your work and you don't have a copyright filed you have much better chances of proving in court that the works is yours. Don't only mail yourself final copies but works in progress so that you can prove how to got the ideas to make such things.

This can also be done on email because the email properties will have tags of the date that cannot be edited or changed....though it's best to try not to open those as well. =)

Anyway..that's my tidbit. Thought I would share. Remember that this isn't 100% foolproof though it should help you lots if you are unfortunately enough to ever go to court over such things.

Thanks for the help :) But is the cheapest copyright $30? There's really none that's cheaper? :( Also, could you copyright your whole website (including everything in it) for that price?

i think pix and ideas are different. copyright is just text so you can do your entire site.

No actually, I'm pretty certain that things have to be done individually based on different forms.....

Why don't you take the time to read copyright info Lissa has on her page and that way you'll get the straight info without people's assumptions of how copyright works? Here are a few links that might help you..

http://www.lissaexplains.com/stop.html
http://www.lissaexplains.com/mail.shtml#youcopy

and try other links she mentions in her copyright.

I am in favor of Buffy22

Yea, but if you have a site like lissa's people tend to copy it a bit! And, that'll have to be disputed legally if you go that far! But, i truly believe every one is entitled to their own property!

if you have his/her/their permission, you may take it but you must put some credits