A new section for points, Group Contributions, include canvas and logo images. Do copyright laws affect what members can upload?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:14:12 -0500

From what I recall, you own the photos you create. However, it seems many topic pages include photos copied from a search engine. Will this become an issue in the future?

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Mar 3 at 2015 4:16 PM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:16:58 -0500

Good question!

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made Mar 3 at 2015 4:22 PM

CPT Zachary Brooks — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 16:22:53 -0500

I wrote up a post for the Command Post and had it reviewed. It was accompanied with an image that was copyrighted. They checked the image to ensure that it was within the realm of fair use (as most things posted on the internet are) and we were clear to use it.

Most of what is posted on the Internet falls into the fair use category unless it is specifically copyrighted, and those are generally better protected or watermarked.