iframing an spesific area of an website..IS it legal??

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by thelaa rox, Jul 18, 2009.

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    Is it legal to iframe an spesific area of a webpage
    Eg: a chat room
    :rolleyes:

    Using this method: 
    http://cyberstarweb.com/post/How-to-position-a-page-within-an-iframe-using-CSS.aspx
    Code (markup):

     
    thelaa rox, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  2. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    What do you mean legal? There is no law against using an iframe. If you are talking about displaying content from a site you don't own, you should obtain permission.
     
    mjewel, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  3. theapparatus

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    Only thing you have to worry about is a number of virus protection softwares and the like will not allow content from an iframe to show. Some advertising blocking software will do the same.
     
    theapparatus, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  4. thelaa rox

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    does that mean i have to obtain permission even to iframe the web page ?:confused:
     
    thelaa rox, Jul 18, 2009 IP
  5. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    An iframe can include content from anywhere, including your own site. You need permission to display content that you don't own, regardless of if you use an iframe.
     
    mjewel, Jul 18, 2009 IP
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    as long as your not using the iframe in a ILLEGAL activity(ie. fraud,etc.), then yeah, it's legal.
     
    Rodder7, Jul 19, 2009 IP
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    depends where the iframe points to, if that pertains to any illegal activities, then of course it is illegal
     
    jiexi, Jul 22, 2009 IP