Thanks Cheri, Thanks for the warning. I am aware of the scare tactics that are used on people which are far more involved then just a fine being issued. A fine is imposed only if applied by the court when a case is won. I took copyright and entertainment law while in college and it is a shame that they are so greedy that they try to not let people help each other. Then there are lots of other reasons genealogist do not like groups like this. It is always good to be careful.
Julie On Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 9:47:53 PM UTC-8, Cheri Mello wrote: > > Julzz, > You need to read the Terms of Service of the online subscription sites > VERY VERY carefully. Most online subscription sites are for personal use > only. Also, many obituaries are copyrighted, so you would need permission > from the newspaper before republishing, reposting, etc online. I'd consult > with an intellectual property lawyer first. It's something like a $150,000 > - $300,000 fine (in USD) if you are found to be in violation of copyright > law. If you are the group owner and you allow copyright material to be > posted, you are also at fault. > > Many genealogy conferences are now offering classes on copyright law. See > if there's one in your area. It's terribly sad, as it seems like every time > we want to help someone, there's a lawyer and a law to prevent us from > sharing. I thought you should know. Cheri > > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 3:58 PM, 'Julzzy66' via Azores Genealogy < > [email protected] <javascript:>> wrote: > >> Hello Group, >> >> I wanted to extend an invite for anyone looking for help obtain obits on >> there American family members. Everyone in this group has been so helpful >> over the years and I wanted to include you. I have been working hard >> sourcing my tree as I re-enter correctly what I had started years ago. I >> know how hard it is to get obits from across the country can be so I >> thought a group on facebook could be helpful as we all know each other and >> help each other out when we are able. We have 80 members already and are >> pretty active for it being the holidays. >> Please feel free to join or add people that you think would like be a >> part of the group. We do have people that have online subscriptions that >> will do look ups and Some of us willing to go to the library State and >> local to help when we are able. >> >> >> Just click on the below link to take you to the group where you can join. >> >> Obituaries of Portuguese decedents in the Americas >> <https://www.facebook.com/groups/337405860057062/> >> >> Julzz >> >> [email protected] <javascript:> or [email protected] <javascript:> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Azores Genealogy" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected] <javascript:>. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores. >> > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores.
