Main Question: Im just afraid to do it because most of the website I see it is from a big company. I just made a blog and looks like doesnt right. If no, what is the punishment to me or to my blog (LOL)? Yes or No please with details. Additional Question 1: I always the word "DCMA" too and I think its all about copyright too? Details please? Additional Question 2: Im using blogger for my blog. Im planning to remove the footer "Powered by Blogger" and Im going to register to adsense in the future. Am i doing right again? I cant take it anymore because I feel my blog doesnt look like professional everytime I visit my blog and see it. Thanks ^_^
When you write it (in the USA) it is copyright material..... When dealing with those other sites.... check their terms of service....
Anything you publish on your blog is copyrighted, but you can add: Copyright (c) 2012 Joe Smith (You can also use the copyright symbol instead of the (c) - use © in your HTML) You don't have to explain DCMA on your site, but you should give an email address to which people can send take-down requests.
Here is the HTML for quick copyright notice. Copyright © 2012. Your Site Name. All rights reserved. HTML: It will display as: Copyright © 2012. Your Site Name. All rights reserved.
You can always do this without any penalty, regardless of the size of your website. It doesn't make a difference though, as your content is already copyrighted.