Hi guys, I want to use a picture of homer simpson in my sites header. It'll be one i've drawn / traced for a custom pose. What can i do to use this pic? Put something to say how the image is own by matt groaning at the bottom? fox? The site wont be about the simpsons, but it will just fit perfect for what i want. Cheers for the advice
Fox - owners of the Simpson's - are red hot on unauthorised uses of Simpson's images on the net. But then the worse they will do is sent you an emailing requesting that you remove it.
Do what you want, that's like trying to stop people from downloading songs "illegally". Which asshole is going to confront and report you about using a picture widely known as Homer Simpson's?
True but why break the law when a simple email can fix it. Just email them asking if you can use your own drawn picture of homer for your website. Although i would use a diff email incase they say no just so they cant trace to your site or such. Since your not making money from the picture or using his name to sell your fine with them. Although a notice saying the name and brand is owned by makers would be a nice touch