Is OVGuides.com legal?

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by kingfighter, Aug 25, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I was wondering if a site like OVGuides.com is legal. Because they only to link the website that provides links to the movies.
    For example Website 1 links to > Website 2 links to > Movies..

    I know if your site provides links it is illegal..

    just need a little help.. some evidence would also be nice.. :)

    Thanks
     
    kingfighter, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  2. Ninjasoft

    Ninjasoft Peon

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    it's illegal, linking to copyrighted content is prohibited, so linking to a link which links the movie is illegal, however i don't think they have got into any trouble over this, so if your thinking of competing with them, good luck, i doubt you will get in any trouble at all, and if you did im sure with a good lawer you would get no charges against you! :)
     
    Ninjasoft, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  3. vpsrus

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    pretty sure its not legal, but in some countries they could care less
     
    vpsrus, Aug 25, 2008 IP
  4. allthegoodnamesweretaken

    allthegoodnamesweretaken Peon

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    Specifically Russia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and more importantly Scandinavia (Sweden). I'm into this sort of business so there's no way I can do it in the UK (where I live) and even the US.

    Just buy offshore server hosting in one of the countries listed above (however beware of Russia because they are likely to change their policies soon).

    :)
     
  5. DeenaEsq

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    In the US, it's vicarious copyright infringement. If you want more information about how that works, check out my latest blog post...

    Deena
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  6. kingfighter

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    Thanks all.. does anyone else have any more input.. it would be appreciated..
     
    kingfighter, Sep 5, 2008 IP