ok, so I researched my statistics today and saw that there was a lot of hits coming from this "brandimensions" website. so I researched what this was and this is what they said in their "About Us": and the two words that really stood out was "Fraud" and "Abuses". should I be concerned that I am violating some copyrights (which I don't think I am) and that they are observing my website? thanks
um, it's basically like an automotive wallpaper website with like automotive news and such. I don't think I'm violating any copyrights since there are tons of other websites out there like mine. So yeah.
I hate to say it but being part of a gang is no defense. If you create your own content and are not infringing on other people's brands then you will not have a problem. If you are using other people's material and infringing on their brands and trademarks then they are obliged to protect to protect them, whether or not you make money from your site. People constantly think that because something is "on the web" that is it if free to use, especially if people are doing so. Nothing could be further from the truth. Permission must always be sought and obtained. There are limited "fair use" exceptions, but the vast majority of people who try to invoke "fair use" protections do not meet the test. The best example of "fair use" is a newspaper or magazine article, which may mention other people trademarks and include exerpts from their documentation -- whether in a favorable or disfavorable manner.