Putting streams like megavideo on my website

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Samos, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. #1
    Is it legal to put streams of a tv serie on your website ?
    The videos are hosted on megavideo for example and I embed the videos into my website. Will my host ban me if they find out (godaddy)?
    And will I get lawyers at my house ? :p

    Just being cautious hehe.
     
    Samos, Feb 21, 2009 IP
  2. tobycoke

    tobycoke Well-Known Member

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    http://megavideo.com/?c=terms
    F. Megavideo Limited permits you to link to materials on the Megavideo website for personal, non-commercial purposes only. In addition, Megavideo provides an "embeddable player" feature, which you may incorporate into your own personal, non-commercial websites for use in accessing the materials contained on the Megavideo website.
     
    tobycoke, Feb 21, 2009 IP
  3. usmanzali

    usmanzali Well-Known Member

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    yeah some host do ban you for having like tv series even from other website no idea about godaddy. And no you might get banned from one but no way will u need a lawyer.
     
    usmanzali, Feb 21, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    Yes, your host can take down your site or terminate your hosting for displaying embeded copyrighted material.

    Yes, you can be sued for contributory infringement even though the material is not hosted on your site.
     
    mjewel, Feb 22, 2009 IP
  5. Samos

    Samos Peon

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    Ah ok thanks for the info. I really wanna know if its allowed by godaddy else i need to look for another host any1 got an idea ?
    But it is the same as all those anime websites, where are all those hosted then ?
     
    Samos, Feb 22, 2009 IP
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    SSL1900 Banned

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    I heard different, if you have a video on your website using the embedded code that another website offers, you are NOT in infrigment and you are NOT liable, but the lawyer could have been wrong :p
     
    SSL1900, Feb 23, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    What country are you talking about? If it's the US, then you should find another attorney.
     
    mjewel, Feb 23, 2009 IP