Is my new site ok, will i be banned?

Discussion in 'AdSense' started by techit, May 7, 2007.

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    Can someone please tell me if my site I've just finished is against google rules. Link is www [dot] lfcgoogle [dot] com
    I'd be interested in your feedback as I'm new to all this and don't want to be banned from google adsense.
     
    techit, May 7, 2007 IP
  2. 8everything

    8everything Peon

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    Is it legal to have a google-like search engine? It looks like you'd be conflicting with their trademark.. this is a tough one..
     
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  3. Tearabite

    Tearabite Prominent Member

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    I've read many times of publishers getting banned for having the name google in their domains. I dont think they will like you using their logo either. Other than that, it looks good.
     
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  4. pozer

    pozer Active Member

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    they will definitely ban you for using their trademark in your domain name and besides that I'm not sure is it ok to show adsense ads on search results, check in TOS I'm sure it's written there if it is wrong
     
    pozer, May 7, 2007 IP
  5. Fka200

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    You are 100% correct. I could've swore I answered this thread before (guess I forgot to click submit). Your website is violating TOS and also has some legal problems using the Google logo.

    Please read the TOS for Adsense and the rules on using Google's logo. You will find all the information you need there (Yes, Google has specific rules on what you can and can't do with their logo).
     
    Fka200, May 8, 2007 IP
  6. htmlindex

    htmlindex Prominent Member

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    You're absolutely asking for trouble. You're infringing on Google's trademark by having "google" in your domain, plus you're using Google's image on your site as well! :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Swordfish

    Swordfish Active Member

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    yep as others have said.. you can not register a domain nme with a registered trademark in the domain... take it down to avoid hearing from their lawyers.
     
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    tradeya Notable Member

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    dont just think you adding some letter on domain will be safe. better use other name and try not to just imitate the google. dont try to see they will do anything or not coz they definitely will.
     
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  9. BlueDevilMedia

    BlueDevilMedia Well-Known Member

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    Your asking for trouble with this one. Put your time and effort into a domain without Google's name in it.
     
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    oh my god...........you need to take that down ASAP!
     
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    uh.....i'll call u crazy! atleast take out the adsense to avoid a ban! then take the site down to avoid a lawsuit from google!
     
    blogster, May 8, 2007 IP