Copyright Basics for Website Content and Images

Copyright infringement is one of the more avoidable legal risks a website owner faces, usually stemming from simple misunderstanding rather than intent.

Images Found Online Aren't Automatically Free to Use

An image being easy to find or download doesn't mean it's licensed for your use — always confirm the specific license before using any photo, graphic, or font you didn't create yourself.

Safe Sources

Stock photo sites with clear commercial licenses, images you've purchased or created, and explicitly labeled Creative Commons content (checking the specific license terms) are all safer paths than a generic image search.

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