Using "facebook" in a domain?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Licensescript.com, Apr 27, 2009.

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    Hello!

    I was wondering are you allowed to use "Facebook" in a domain? i contacted facebook a few weeks ago asking them this via email but still no reply :rolleyes:
     
    Licensescript.com, Apr 27, 2009 IP
  2. Wz Network

    Wz Network Peon

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    #2
    As long as you aren't buying the domain and saying to Facebook "hey i got this domain, wana buy it from me?"

    Also, you should include somewhere on the page "This website is in no way affiliated with Facebook, Inc. (facebook.com)"
     
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  3. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    If you don't make money off their trademark, maybe. And if you do, be aware
    that no disclaimer is necessarily going to shield you from them.
     
    Dave Zan, Apr 27, 2009 IP
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    anildewani Peon

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    It is their trademark and having a domain with facebook in it, can be risky.

    If they find you out earning money using their tradermark, they will surely take some action.
    but most probably, there wont be a problem.
     
    anildewani, Apr 28, 2009 IP
  5. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    Its okay as long as you did not misused for illegal purpose such as blackhat/hacking.
     
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  6. Licensescript.com

    Licensescript.com Well-Known Member

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    Oh thanks guys but i was going to make money from it :eek: .. um .. Help?
     
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  7. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    And not make money off their trademark as stated earlier, although the OP had
    stated the intent:

    Unfortunately you can't without Facebook's explicit permission. They might or
    might not take action against you if you proceed, but that's solely for them to
    decide despite what everyone else thinks.
     
    Dave Zan, Apr 28, 2009 IP