website content or domain name problem?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by floryn_ro_bo, Mar 12, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi all

    If I want to buy a domain, for example: bmw-used-cars.com and I want to write about "bmw used cars" .
    I don't want to sell anything.
    I could have problems with adsense or bmw because I used this brand in domain name or in website content?

    Regards,
    Floryn
     
    floryn_ro_bo, Mar 12, 2010 IP
  2. kwyj1bo

    kwyj1bo Peon

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    As long as you're sticking to the facts, I think you should be fine. Just don't say things like; "If you buy a BMW it will explode within two days."
     
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    BMW does not really care unless your site is on top 100 and you appear on their radar screen. You can also appear on their radar scree if you're bad mouthing them.
     
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    #4

    You have to be prepared to give it up if BMW contact you - i.e. take the site offline quickly

    Never forget that you have no right to use a trademarked name like BMW

    They may stop at a "cease and desist" notice if you comply quickly - but who knows
     
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  5. floryn_ro_bo

    floryn_ro_bo Active Member

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    Thanks for yours opinions. With my adsense acount could I have problems?
     
    floryn_ro_bo, Mar 12, 2010 IP
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    Using copyright content is an Adsense violation, not sure if they view it the same way for trademark violation.

    Personally I wouldn't bother as the site can be closed down in the blink of an eye and all your previous effort has been wasted. If you are unlucky you may also get sued for any profits you made...
     
    Dave Felton, Mar 12, 2010 IP
  7. floryn_ro_bo

    floryn_ro_bo Active Member

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    I want to use only the name "bmw"(this is an example) in domain. For content I will made my own content. I don't want to use duplicate content.
     
    floryn_ro_bo, Mar 12, 2010 IP
  8. Currency Trader

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    #8

    The content has nothing to do with anything

    A trademarked name gives the trademark holder exclusive legal rights and nobody else

    The trademark holder can have your site deleted with a single email to the hosting company - and follow up with multi-million dollar lawsuit for damages against you if they feel like it
     
    Currency Trader, Mar 12, 2010 IP
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    No it will be fine,adsense will surely approve it..Dont worry!
     
    BinaryShadow, Mar 13, 2010 IP