If there are a group of images which reside on the web, is it ok if I use them for commercial purposes as long as I credit the source? Is there an appropriate way to cite the source?
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If there are a group of images which reside on the web, is it ok if I use them for commercial purposes as long as I credit the source? Is there an appropriate way to cite the source?
Nope. You've got to contact the owner.
There are certain collections of images which may be explicitly released under a license which gives this permission up-front. You might check Wikimedia Commons.
EDIT: Here's the specific page that speaks to the "free use" of content obtained from the commons: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Co...side_Wikimedia. Users who upload content theoretically agree to allow anyone and everyone free use of whatever they upload to the site.
I figured such. However, if no owner is listed, how do we know who owns the rights?Quote:
Nope. You've got to contact the owner.
...and thanks for that Wikimedia link. That seems to be a great site!
