Do Screen Captures Violate Copyrights

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by AvarianParakeet, Jun 25, 2007.

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    I was just wondering whether I could use screen captures I took playing video games. I know that I probably wouldn't get much trouble, but I was just wondering if it counted under fair use. I wanted to add the images to some articles and reviews I wrote, and I wondered how the copyright issues worked in this instance.

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    AvarianParakeet, Jun 25, 2007 IP
  2. l3vi

    l3vi Peon

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    If its a review(news) and your not using the image to sell something, then yes you can use it as far as I remember.
     
    l3vi, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    If you follow the Fair Use guidelines, you should be okay.
     
    marketjunction, Jun 25, 2007 IP
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    ~~~~ Well-Known Member

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    if they were to be copyrighted why would tv people even show it??
     
    ~~~~, Jun 26, 2007 IP