All photographs, images, music, videos, texts, and other materials on Twiggi.dk are protected by copyright law. Therefore, it is not permitted to use this material without prior written agreement.
If our photographs, images, music, videos, texts, or other materials – or parts thereof – are used for either commercial or non-commercial purposes without prior written agreement and proper crediting, legal action will be taken with claims for compensation and damages in accordance with the law.
Here are some examples of using images from the internet:
I am allowed to use images that are freely available on the internet!
Incorrect: As a general rule, all images on the internet are protected by copyright law as stated in the legislation. Items on supermarket shelves are also freely accessible. However, this does not mean you can take them without paying.
I am allowed to use images that do not have a watermark or where the photographer’s name is not directly stated:
Incorrect: As a general rule, all images on the internet are protected by copyright law, regardless of whether the photographer’s name is stated or not. Similarly, you cannot take a bike that isn’t yours just because there’s no name on it.
The court will look favorably upon my ignorance!
Incorrect: If you have access to the internet to download images, you also have access to the copyright law text. It is your own responsibility to know the legislation when using the internet – just as it is your responsibility to know traffic laws when driving a car.
The court will look favorably upon a case with claims for compensation and damages if the photographer has not first requested removal of the image!
Incorrect: Theft is theft. The photographer is fully entitled to claim compensation and damages as soon as the violation is discovered. The image must be removed in any case. The court does not look favorably upon identity theft simply because the victim hasn’t asked the thief to return their identity.
Few people actually pursue legal action with claims for compensation and damages!
Incorrect: Google has made it much easier for photographers to find images that are used illegally on the internet – not only on websites but also in PDF files and videos. There will undoubtedly be more and more cases regarding copyright infringement.
Tip:
There are plenty of photostock websites on the internet where you can legally download images for a modest fee – often free when not used for commercial purposes and when proper credit is given to the photographer. You can also always link to a website or specific content on a website without violating copyright laws. In other words: There is no excuse for infringing someone’s copyright.
It doesn’t have to be expensive to purchase images for commercial use – but it becomes costly the moment you use images without the photographer’s permission.
