TCH-Thomas Posted May 31, 2004 Posted May 31, 2004 I read there are no dumb questions in a family members signature, so here it goes... Am i allowed to store a archive of scripts (that i found elsewhere, but have copyright notice still in them) on my site without violating AUP? Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted May 31, 2004 Author Posted May 31, 2004 lol Why i ask is because since they are already in our pages it can not be a violation as i see it? Quote
Head Guru Posted May 31, 2004 Posted May 31, 2004 The AUP & TOS prevent the storage of copyrighted material, unless you own the script (IE: have purchased it). So if you dont own the script, its not freeware or shareware, then I would say it would not be ok to store them on your account. Bill Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted May 31, 2004 Author Posted May 31, 2004 So if "storing" scripts from lets say http://javascript.internet.com/ i would violate the ToS and AUP? Quote
Deverill Posted May 31, 2004 Posted May 31, 2004 I think an important question to ask here is "Are they freeware scripts that you don't own but have the permission of the author to use freely?" Quote
TCH-Thomas Posted June 1, 2004 Author Posted June 1, 2004 (edited) Well said Jim. Sorry that i didnt put it like that. What i want to do is something similar to the samplecode page on csbsupport.com Would that be ok? Edited June 1, 2004 by Jikrantz Quote
Madmanmcp Posted June 1, 2004 Posted June 1, 2004 AS I said in my first post you are in a grey area, there is not a "yes its OK" or "no you can't do that" answer here. It will come down to a case by case decision and in most cases you will end up undecided on whether its ok or not. A copyright means the person who wrote (or owns) the script has the "rights" to it. Usually you will need permission to do what you want to do with it, if you read the "license" it usually tells you how to go about this, whether it be a purchase or donation or free usuage. Normally to distribute others copyrighted material you need permission from the copyright holder, except if its "freeware". Freeware usually states that you may freely distribute. So not only do you need to abide by TCH's AUP, you need to abide by standard copyright laws. Usually places like the web site you mentioned get the individual copyright holders permission to distribute OR the copyright holder ask them to distribute it for them. In your case you will need to go to them. Hope this answers your question. Quote
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