Copyright question

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by mvhs, Dec 10, 2006.

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    lets say a game isn't copyrighted, and someone takes the game then "hacks" it, then renames it and places it back on their site. Would there be any legal issues with this? One example is line flyer. (modded version of line rider).
     
    mvhs, Dec 10, 2006 IP
  2. slipxaway

    slipxaway Active Member

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    the fact that the game exists means that it's copyrighted.
     
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    SiteExpress Well-Known Member

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    Just because it does not say "Copyright" on the game, does not mean the creator doesnt have and own the rights. Changing the game may be ok, but attempting to make it look like your own is a whole different story.
     
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    Precisely, if it was also open-source and not claiming ownership, it'd be fine. Best to actually get permission from author first though.
     
    smon, Dec 12, 2006 IP
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    Obelia Notable Member

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    Are you sure about this? Copyright exists as soon as a creation takes a fixed form, whether or not it has copyright notices plastered all over it. If there's no FAQ or readme with this information, the only way to know for sure is to ask whoever built it.
     
    Obelia, Dec 13, 2006 IP