How to Use Google Images Without Getting Sued
Sep 25th, 2009 | By Jessica Dobias | Category: Blogging, Copyright, Featured, Lead Article, Social Media, Web 2.0A lot of people don’t know that Google Images has some pretty cool advanced search options. One of which is the ability to search for images labeled for reuse, commercial reuse, reuse with modification and commercial reuse with modification. I made this super quick tutorial to help bloggers, content creators, YouTube directors, etc. who are worried about infringing on Copyright Law. If you’re one of the former and you don’t have time to be a photographer, this tutorial is for you:
From Google’s Webpage:
In the Usage Rights drop-down, select one of the following options:
- Labeled for reuse: Your results will only include images labeled with a license that allows you to copy and/or modify the image in ways specified in the license.
- Labeled for commercial reuse: Your results will only include images labeled with a license that allows you to copy the image for commercial purposes, in ways specified in the license.
- Labeled for reuse with modification: Your results will only include images labeled with a license that allows you to copy and modify the image in ways specified in the license.
- Labeled for commercial reuse with modification: Your results will only include images labeled with a license that allows you to copy the image for commercial purposes and modify it in ways specified in the license.
Here is one last review of the different licenses available under Creative Commons. A lot of the images currently on Google Image Search are licensed through Creative Commons. I thought it would be helpful if I attached the Pros and Cons Chart from the What Creative Commons Means for Future Lawyers. This format should make it easier to view and download if desired.
Creative Commons Pros Cons
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Very good. Thanks!
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Jessica Dobias
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September 26th, 2009 at 9:43 am
Any time! Thanks for reading and commenting!
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I wanted to thank you very much for the video. It was GREAT, and answered some very key questions I have regarding using photo’s.
Thanks again,
Giovanni Hale
http://giovannihale.com
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Jessica Dobias
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September 26th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I’m glad it was informative! You are very welcome!
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Great post, Jess!
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Rex Gradeless
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September 26th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
I completely agree with Huma. This post is very useful. All bloggers, legal an non-legal, need to heed this advice.
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Jessica Dobias
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September 27th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Thanks!!!! You two are going to make me blush!
Thank you everyone for reading/watching! I am humbled by the overwhelming response! You’re all too kind!!!!
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Thanks Jess! I have been using some images from Flikr that, I hope, are clear to use. I wondered if they were all clear and thought I’d go with the “ask forgiveness rather than permission” method. Maybe I’ll get one of those dreaded e-mails and just take down the photo…
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Jessica Dobias
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September 27th, 2009 at 10:30 am
I know! I feel like so many people take that method and I really wanted people to know this option exists. Nobody should ever be reduced to groveling for forgiveness or permission when there are other options out there. I am so glad you found this post helpful!
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