How To Guides and Online Tv Shows

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by Kevin82, Sep 2, 2007.

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    Hey, I'm writing a bunch of how two guides for my website.
    One of them was going to be how to watch tv online.

    I was going to include some paid ones, and free ones like nbc site and stuff.

    However, is it illegal to tell people about alluc and peekvid and provide a link to them?
     
    Kevin82, Sep 2, 2007 IP
  2. Crusader

    Crusader Peon

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    It should be safe to provide a link to the site as long as you don't link to an actual video/TV show. If you link directly to a TV show or video that's being distributed illegally then that is viewed as contributory infringement.

    You might also want to consider putting a disclaimer next to the link. Something along the lines of "Mysite.com does not endorse the downloading and sharing of copyrighted content. If you download from xyz you could face possible legal action for copyright infringement".

    Legally it won't provide you with protection, but at least it would warn people.
     
    Crusader, Sep 2, 2007 IP
  3. Kevin82

    Kevin82 Guest

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    That is a good idea, thanks. If they want the link removed the people can just email me with a C&D and I will remove it.

    Back in the day I had a nintendo term in my meta keywords and i got a C&D from them and I just removed it and it was fine.

    Thanks again
     
    Kevin82, Sep 2, 2007 IP