Using Another Website Articles - Legal or Not?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by linkpro, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. #1
    I am wondering if I can repost another websites articles if I give them credit for the article and a link to there website? For example...taking an article from a website like CNET or another large site? Or from a BLOG site?


    I see a lot of website just have a link to the original author....


    I want to update one of my website with daily news and I am not really familiar with law on this type of thing.
     
    linkpro, Nov 13, 2006 IP
  2. disgust

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    unless they specifically say you're allowed to, you're not, and it's not legal.

    a lot of people get away with it, but it isn't legal.
     
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  3. fatinfo guy

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    If they have an RSS feed, you may be able to use that.

    However, if you intend to copy their entire article and attribute the source to them is no different than reprinting every NYTimes article (when NYT charges for the archives). Be prepared to have your host provider shut down your account if the authors pursue copyrighted material issues.

    If you are using articles from an articles directory, that's a different story.
     
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  4. linkpro

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    I only ask because I see a lot of (prominent websites) that use scrapers or import feeds.

    For example...feedzilla allows people to add content from other websites....
     
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  5. ILoveWriting

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    RSS feeds and import feeds are okay, but these will take the person away from your website, and back to the original (or to an inner table that displays it and gives full credit).

    Most sites will have a privacy policy, which will outline their policies regarding content usage. Always follow this policy; it's there for a reason. By doing so, you can avoid a lot of the "legal" hassles mentioned in the previous posts.
     
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  6. axxil

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    Someone mentioned that it may be permissible to use content from an article directory. Just to mention: always check their terms of service carefully, and write them if you aren't certain. Some article directories forbid any re-use of their articles. As I say, always do check.
     
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    I think you're only allowed to post a link to the article itself. Reposting the whole article on your site is copyright infringement.
     
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  8. axxil

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    Posting the entire article is permitted. Where it is permitted you're obliged to leave the links intact; and leave the copy intact as well.
     
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  9. TIEro

    TIEro Active Member

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    ^ This.

    Article directories are built for syndication, so they're an exception. RSS feeds are not intended for that use, though they're often used in that way (and you can often get away with using an extract). Some of the big aggregator sites manage to avoid trouble simply by being popular and providing lots of traffic and linkjuice but they're still illegal.

    All it takes is one person to report you copying content and you'll lose AdSense; you may also lose your hosting account and/or come under legal attack. So, y'know, not generally a good idea.
     
    TIEro, Mar 21, 2013 IP
  10. affilorama

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    You can quote parts of the article then link back to the source, but unless you were given permission by the site to publish the entire article, don't. Articles from article directories are an exception. As Tiero mentioned, the articles on these article directories are for syndication, but note that while you can publish the entire article, you still need to link back to the source, or keep the links within the article intact.

    I suggest you read up on Google's Duplicate Content guide. It is on the Google Webmaster Help page.

    Hope that helps. Have a good day!
     
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  11. TIEro

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    That's usually "and" rather than "or". :)
     
    TIEro, Mar 21, 2013 IP