Can we use images from the internet of celebrities?
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Hi,
Can we use images from the internet of celebrities?
We have a Indian celebrity website. Can we use images from other websites? Would that be legal? as 100's of sites use them?
Should i have them no index ? or no follow pages?
Thanks
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However, just because an image is visible in Google Image search, does not mean you have the rights to simply use the image as you see fit. Other parties may have intellectual ownership over each image.
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Go to Google images and search for your favourite celebrity and then modify your search by clicking on the "Search Tools" and select the labelled for reuse and if your celeb is famous enough you should see a few you can use.
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I would avoid using images that you do not own or have not purchased.
As per the previous comments their is a chance you could be in breach of copyright laws, this could open you up to a whole heap of trouble. If you really need to use images of celebrities I would possibly look into buying images from media outlets who can sell you these for a license fee and tell you how they can be used.
You could possibly find what you are looking for on sites such as Getty Images or Shutterstock. Alternatively, if you have access to a camera or photographer, you could then get some yourself.
Hope this helps.
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Using images you do not have a license for is stealing.
Someone else made those images. Someone else owns the copyright of those images.
It's no different to stealing a car - you wouldn't do that would you? - Even if the keys had been left in the ignition!
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Agree with Keszi, you'll eventually run into issues with the copyright on pictures, either by the celebrity or the owner of the picture.
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I'd rather not use images that are not licensed or owned by my company.
That's just my personal opinion.
Gr., Keszi
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